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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 78% | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MHF4USBI4USCH4U | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW |
| First-year intakewhere published | 35 | 150 | 380 | 950 |
| What you study | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| What it is | This program teaches you how the brain and nervous system work at every level, from cells and molecules to behaviour and thought. You study human biology, chemistry, and mathematics alongside neuroscience courses that explore how neurons communicate and how damage or disease affects the mind and body. If you choose co-op, you'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at research labs or hospitals, giving you real experience alongside your degree. | This program teaches you the science behind how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medicines treat them. You study human biology, pharmacology, and related medical sciences rather than practising medicine itself. The co-op version includes mandatory work terms at healthcare or research organizations alongside your coursework, letting you test whether this field suits you before committing to further training. | You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems. | Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neuroscience | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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