First Year Science Program
Whether you are interested in Life or Chemical Sciences, your first year at the Markham campus will provide a distinctive learning experience that sets the stage for your success throughout your academic journey.
At Markham, first-year Science students will experience the advantages of inventive course design, state-of-the-art learning environments, adaptable learning options, and intimate class settings that foster cooperation and interaction with professors. In your second year, you will move to the Keele campus to fulfill your specific degree requirements and enhance your career prospects through a range of experiential education possibilities, such as co-ops and internships, among others.
You will also have the chance to participate in personalized academic advising sessions, aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to the Keele campus. And upon completing first-year requirements for different programs like Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology (Life Sciences), and Biochemistry, Chemistry (Chemical Sciences), we will assure a smooth transition to the second year in the Keele campus.
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsYou are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.