What is the acceptance rate for U of T (St. George) Life Sciences (including Psychology)?

U of T (St. George) Life Sciences (including Psychology)

University of Toronto — St. George

The published admission average for Life Sciences (including Psychology) at University of Toronto — St. George is 83–90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code TLG.

This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.

Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.

Admission average

83–90%

OUAC code

TLG

Study options

Co-op

University of Toronto — St. George publishes this as “Mid- to high 80s”

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What’s the U of T (St. George) Life Sciences (including Psychology) acceptance rate?

University of Toronto — St. George doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Life Sciences (including Psychology), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 83–90% for September 2027 entry. U of T (St. George) acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required: ENG4U, MCV4U
Recommended, not required: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

U of T (St. George)’s own wording

ENG4U
MCV4U
Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

What it costs

First-year tuition at U of T (St. George) is $6,220 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($14,460) costs more. U of T (St. George) tuition, program by program

Source: University of Toronto — St. George on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for animal science as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates start as veterinary technicians in small animal clinics or as laboratory technicians running diagnostic tests and data analysis for research facilities. Some go into livestock nutrition consulting or farm management, but these require additional credentials or experience.

In its favour

Entry-level jobs are accessible—about 62% of graduates find relevant work within six months
Veterinary technician demand is growing faster than average, especially in pet care
Mid-career salaries reach $88K–$98K, respectable for a bachelor's degree
Lab and research roles offer flexibility to move into animal welfare, genetics, or food science

Worth knowing

Starting salary is low ($63K); you'll spend your first 3–5 years in entry-level roles before reaching decent pay
Most entry-level work (vet tech, lab tech) involves repetitive tasks with irregular hours and lower job satisfaction scores
A bachelor's alone doesn't qualify you for livestock management or consulting roles—employers want experience or specialized certifications first
Automation is eliminating routine processing and slaughter floor work; AI handles monitoring tasks that used to require human observation, shrinking certain job types

How AI is changing this work

Routine monitoring of animal health and behavior is being automated through AI cameras, sensors, and predictive systems—this work will require fewer humans. Research roles and management positions that interpret data are not being automated yet. The field is shifting toward roles that use AI tools rather than roles that collect data. If you go this route, expect to learn data analysis and AI literacy, not just animal science.

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Deadline reminders

Application dates move, and supplementary deadlines land before the January OUAC one. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Life Sciences (including Psychology).

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