The BMSc program looks at the molecular, cellular and systematic organization of the human body and the biological mechanisms it uses to adapt to environmental changes and disease. The use of mathematics, physics and computational methods are leveraged to aid medical diagnosis and to solve problems in the biomedical sciences.

The Health Science program focuses on the interdisciplinary study of health and wellness in an ever-changing society, in addition to domestic and international health systems. Examples include Global Health Policy or Kinesiology.

Both are suitable degrees for admission to medical school and we encourage you to pursue an undergraduate degree that meets your interests in order to be successful and obtain high grades. That being said, BMSc content has a strong link to the type of material covered in med school.

BMSc does NOT advise students on med school applications. Each medical school has its own process and requirements, therefore, it’s best to visit a school’s website and do your homework for admission requirements/criteria.

OUAC: English, Calculus and Vectors, Biology, Chemistry and 2 other Grade 12 U/M courses.

Keep in mind that students in other faculties, i.e. Science, can apply to BMSc through the competitive pool. If you think you might not be competitive for Med Sci, you should apply to both Medical Sciences and Science. You’ll then have your Science offer as a safety net.

No, BUT, first year Physics is a mandatory requirement for progression to Year 2, so we HIGHLY recommend completion of Grade 12 in preparation.

Students graduating from BMSc go on to a wide range of different paths including: Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Law, Business, Industry (pharmaceuticals, quality control), teaching, graduate school/research and more!

You don’t apply to the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience or Public Health from high school. Instead, you apply to enter these Honours Specializations in Year 2.

Neuroscience:

Neuroscience is identified as a subject of interest on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) site under both Medical Sciences (ESM) and Science (ES) options. When applying, you’re asked to make a choice of subject area, but this is only an indication of interest and not a guarantee of admission to the program in Year 2.

Med Sci 1 students who are interested in Neuroscience should make sure to take Psychology as their breadth course and Applied Math 1201B as their second math course and they can maintain eligibility for both Med Sci 2 and Neuroscience for Year 2.

Public Health:

Public Health is identified as a subject of interest on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) site under both Medical Sciences (ESM) and Health Sciences (EW) options. When applying, you’re asked to make a choice of subject area, but this is only an indication of interest and not a guarantee of admission to the program in Year 2.

Med Sci 1 students who are interested in Public Health should make sure to take Health Sciences as their breadth course and they can maintain eligibility for both Med Sci 2 and Public Health for Year 2.

Yes. You can apply to BMSc from a competitive pool as long as you satisfy the course requirements in Year 1 & 2. We recommend you apply to both Science and Medical Sciences – Science has a lower admission average from high school, and you have the option to apply to BMSc Year 3.

To date, we’ve managed to admit every qualified applicant from the competitive pool (going all the way down to a 75% average on the 2000-level courses required for admission) and we don’t see that changing in the near future. You just may not get into your top choice in terms of module/program for Year 3.

The admission average for Med Sci is mid-high 80s.

Year 2: You must achieve a minimum grade of 60% in EACH of your required first year courses and pass in your breadth/option course.

Year 3 (assured admission): Specified minimum marks (in the first attempt) at ALL courses listed in the admission requirements for the module to which you apply in Year 3 vary depending on the module. A minimum average of 80% on the 2000-level courses listed in the admission requirements for the module to which you apply.

Year 3 (admission from the competitive pool): Specified minimum marks in the courses in the admission requirements for the module(s) to which you apply, minimum average of 75% on the 2000-level courses required for admission and no failures in Year 2.

Approximately 900–1,000 each year.

It varies each year, but roughly 20–25% of our graduating class are admitted to med school.

There is no specific module that has an advantage over others – we advise you to study what you’re most interested in, as there is a higher chance of excellent grade performance in content you enjoy.