You've shown an interest in pursuing a program of study in the Physical & Mathematical Sciences Admission Category in the Faculty of Arts & Science. Learn more about this area of study, and the many other programs in this admission category below.
Things You Need to Know
OUAC Admission Code: TPG (Physical & Mathematical Sciences)
Approximate Admission Range: Low to mid 80s
| Admission | Required High School Courses | Recommended Minimum Range for High School Courses | Recommended Minimum Range for Required High School Courses |
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| Ontario High School & Other Canadian Provinces Admission Requirements
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English, Calculus | Low to mid 80s | English – low to mid 80s Calculus – low to mid 80s |
| English, Calculus (AP Calculus, SAT Subject Test Math II, Grade 12 Pre-Calculus, or IB Math HL or SL) | Low to mid 80s | English – low to mid 80s Calculus – low to mid 80s |
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| English HL or SL, Math: Analysis and Approaches HL or SL, Math: Applications and Interpretations HL (Math Studies not acceptable) | Low to mid 30s | English HL or SL - 5 to 7 Math HL or SL – 5 to 7 |
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| English GCSE, Math (GCE: A Level, Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principle Subject) |
"A"s and "B"s or 9s to 6s at GCSE level Predicted “A"s and "B"s at A level |
English: "A" or "B" or 9 to 6 at GCSE Mathematics: "A" or "B" at A level |
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Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Admission Requirements |
English, Math (Integrated or Pure Mathematics) | “I”s and “II”s | English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II Mathematics: I or II |
| English, Calculus | N/A | N/A |
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 Physical & Mathematical Sciences.
Since you are admitted to the general Physical & Mathematical 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 astronomy and physics) 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 Physical & Mathematical 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 astronomy and physics, you will not only need English and mathematics/calculus (which are required for admission into Physical & Mathematical Sciences), but you will also need grade 12 physics or equivalent to be able to enrol in this program.
Step 1: Search for your desired program of study (e.g. astronomy and physics), 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
Physical & Mathematical Sciences (H.B.Sc.) Program List
Legend: Bio: Biology; C: Calculus and Vectors; Ch: Chemistry; Ph: Physics