Life Sciences Admission Category

OUAC Admission Code: TLG (Life Sciences)
Approximate Admission Range: Low to mid 80s

Note: While we look at your overall average for admission, we will also look specifically at your most recent English and mathematics/calculus grade.

Reference letters, personal statements, or supplemental applications are not required for admission into Life Sciences.

Since you are admitted to the general Life Sciences admission category, during your first year you will not be enrolled in a specific program. This means that during your first year, you are able to explore a number of different areas of study. You apply to a program (e.g. major in psychology) at the end of your first year, and can combine programs outside of your own admission category, excluding programs in Rotman Commerce.

It is important to note that in addition to the courses required for admission into the Life Sciences admission category listed above (English and mathematics/calculus), some programs of study may require you to take additional specific high school subjects in order to take specific courses in first year, or for entry into that program in second year.  

For example, if you are interested in psychology, you will not only need English and mathematics/calculus (which are required for admission into Life Sciences), but you will also need grade 12 biology or equivalent to be able to enrol in the psychology program of study at the end of your first year. 

Step 1: Search for your desired program of study (e.g. psychology), under Program Area in the Academic Calendar

Step 2: Find the prerequisite courses you will need to take in your first year

Step 3: Find the program admission averages

Note: You can often locate the prerequisite courses and program admission averages under the following sections:

• enrolment requirements in the program accordions
• high school pre-requisites and first-year requirements
• program requirements