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Life Sciences (Mississauga)

University of Toronto · Mississauga

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Deadlines

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  • Recommended early application

    Fall 2027 · Recommended date for early consideration.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish70% min.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • UTM publishes a 75% minimum overall average. Check the intended route’s competitive guidance.
  • Provide evidence of English facility if required.
  • Additional prerequisites depend on the intended study programme.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Fall 2027 first-year entry at the Mississauga campus.

UTM September 2027 application and supporting-document dates
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisitesUniversity of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Secondary and postsecondary academic records
    • Disclose all attempted secondary and postsecondary studies. Current full-time Ontario high school grades must arrive through OUAC; do not upload unsolicited Ontario transcripts. Applicants who completed Grade 11 elsewhere must also provide those results. Your portal lists the documents needed for your background.
    U of T required application documentsU of T required application documents
  4. Step 4Translations for documents outside English or French
    • If your academic documents are in another language, submit notarized translations with the original records.
    U of T document translationsU of T document translations
  5. Step 5Apply through OUAC to TML at the Mississauga campus.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisitesUniversity of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
  6. Step 6Use Join U of T to see and submit the documents requested for your application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Biology and related options

Ontario high-school applicants

  • SBI4U, SCH4U and MHF4U in addition to ENG4U.
  • MCV4U is recommended. SPH4U is also recommended for Comparative Physiology, Ecology and Evolution, and Molecular Biology.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
Biomedical Communications

Ontario high-school applicants

  • SBI4U in addition to ENG4U.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
Anthropology

Ontario high-school applicants

  • ENG4U required. SBI4U recommended.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete at least 20.0 credits, including 10.0 at U of T Mississauga.
  • Complete at least 13.0 credits at the 200 level or above, including at least 6.0 at the 300 or 400 level.
  • The Biology Major totals 8.0 credits including 2.0 at the 300 or 400 level. It must be combined with a compatible major or minors for an honours degree.
  • The Biotechnology Specialist requires 15.0 subject credits, including at least 7.0 at the 300 or 400 level and at least 1.5 at the 400 level.
ReferencesUTM Life Sciences first-year course planningUTM Biology Major enrolment and programme requirementsUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Grades and academic standing
  • Complete 1.0 credit in each of Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 1.85 for the honours degree.
  • The Biology Major requires 4.0 completed UTM credits, BIO152H5 and BIO153H5, and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at programme selection.
  • Biotechnology selection after first year requires 4.0 credits, at least 63% each in CHM110H5 and CHM120H5 and at least 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  • The Biotechnology alternative after second year requires 8.0 completed credits, at least 70% in CHM242H5 and at least 2.5 cumulative GPA. At least 4.0 credits must be completed at UTM for selection.
ReferencesUTM Life Sciences first-year course planningUTM Biology Major enrolment and programme requirementsUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist

Program facts

Entering average~Low to mid 80s

University of Toronto Mississauga · TML.

University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisitesUniversity of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
InternshipOptional paid co-op internship in eligible programmes
UTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirementsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

TML is the Life Sciences admission category. Choose a subject programme after first year. Biology, Anthropology and Biotechnology are separate examples.

Anthropology

HBSc pathway

Study humans, behaviour and evolution through the science major.

Published requirementsPublished courses

Courses

Published first-year Biology and Anthropology examples, the current Biology Major, and the current Biotechnology Specialist.

First year · Fall · Biology example3 listed

This is UTM’s suggested Biology sequence within Life Sciences. Take courses toward your intended second programme or distribution requirements as well.

UTM Life Sciences first-year course planning
First year · Winter · Biology example3 listed

Other approved calculus sequences are listed in the Biology Major calendar.

UTM Life Sciences first-year course planning
First year · Anthropology example2 listed

These are the first-year Anthropology courses UTM recommends. Biology courses are a separate example.

  • ANT101H5Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology0.5 credits

    Explore biological and archaeological approaches to human origins and diversity.

    UTM Academic Calendar · ANT101H5
  • ANT102H5Introduction to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology0.5 credits

    Explore social and cultural approaches to human communities.

    UTM Academic Calendar · ANT102H5
UTM Life Sciences first-year course planning
Higher years · Biology Major6 listed

Add 2.0 UTM Biology credits at the 300 or 400 level. The full major totals 8.0 credits.

UTM Biology Major enrolment and programme requirements
First year · Biotechnology Specialist14 listed

Take Biology, Chemistry and the two Management courses. Choose one approved differential and one integral calculus course. UTM recommends MAT132H5 and MAT134H5.

UTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Second year · Biotechnology Specialist9 listed

Choose one of BIO202H5 or BIO203H5. Complete the other listed courses.

UTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Upper years · Biotechnology Specialist9 listed

Complete these required courses, plus 1.0 credit from the named choices and 1.0 in 400-level UTM Chemistry or Biology.

UTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Upper years · Biotechnology approved choices22 listed

Choose 1.0 credit. CHM333H5 requires CHM231H5.

UTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Optional · Biotechnology research or internship4 listed

UTM recommends considering one of these research or internship courses. Check the cap on project, internship and research credits.

UTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology Specialist
Elective choices
  • The first-year Biology example leaves 1.0–2.0 credits for another intended programme or distribution requirements.
  • Biotechnology requires 1.0 credit from the approved choices and 1.0 in 400-level UTM Chemistry or Biology.
Study routes

TML is the Life Sciences admission category. Choose a subject programme after first year. Biology, Anthropology and Biotechnology are separate examples.

  • Biomedical Communications
Study locations
ReferencesUTM Life Sciences first-year course planningUTM Biology Major enrolment and programme requirementsUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirementsUTM Biotechnology Ontario prerequisites and career examplesUTM Academic Calendar · Biotechnology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · BIO152H5UTM Academic Calendar · CHM110H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT132H5UTM Academic Calendar · BIO153H5UTM Academic Calendar · CHM120H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT134H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT135H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT136H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT137H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT139H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT157H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT159H5UTM Academic Calendar · MGM101H5UTM Academic Calendar · MGM102H5

Careers

Career examples

  • Evolutionary biologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Zoologist
Scope and qualifications

Medicine, nursing, pharmacy and occupational therapy have separate professional admissions.

Career examples across the published Life Sciences options.

Costs

Life Sciences · UTM first year

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Mississauga · Fall and winter · 5.0 credits · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition and published fees$8,675.09
Books (campus estimate)$1,000–$2,000 est. / year
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$9,675.09–$10,675.09

Published 2026–27 Mississauga charges. Later-year rates depend on programme and cohort.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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