Health Sciences (BHSc) at Ontario Tech: Admission Average
Ontario Tech University · Oshawa, ON
What average do you need for Health Sciences (BHSc) at Ontario Tech?
Health Sciences (BHSc) at Ontario Tech University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 12 Ontario Tech programs by admission average.
Tech-integrated health program, good pre-health pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, 2 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Health Sciences at other universities
- McMaster University – high 90s (95-99%+)
- University of Ottawa – high 80s-low 90s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Inquiry & Research Skills
- Human Biology
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- Social Determinants of Health
These are typical for Health Sciences programs across Canada. About the Health Sciences degree
After a Health Sciences degree
Health Sciences usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Family Physician / GP – $180,000 to $400,000
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- Receiving a BHSc from McMaster alone does not guarantee medical school admission - internal competition is extremely high.
- The problem-based learning format is very different from traditional science programs - some students thrive, others don't.
- Character and leadership count as much as grades in the supplemental application - generic essays are screened out immediately.
Applying to Ontario Tech
Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT) is one of Canada's newest universities, founded in 2002 with a mandate to focus on technology, sustainability, and health. Every program integrates technology into its curriculum. Located in Oshawa in the Durham Region east of Toronto, Ontario Tech has strong ties to the automotive sector, nuclear energy, and digital media industries.
Ontario Tech University is in Oshawa, ON, was founded in 2002 and has about 12,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering and automotive engineering streams are unique in Canadian higher education.
- The cybersecurity program is among the most hands-on in Canada, with real lab infrastructure.
- Oshawa's cost of living is significantly lower than Toronto, and the Durham Region is growing rapidly.
Other Ontario Tech programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Automotive Engineering – high 80s
- Nuclear Engineering – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cybersecurity – high 80s
- Digital Media Design – high 80s
- Business & IT – high 80s
- Energy Systems Engineering – high 80s