UofT
What does POSt stand for?
Program of Study (Instructors feel free to explain the UofT POSt system!)
True or False: ALL university programs in Ontario only look at grades.
FALSE. While this is true for a lot of programs, some special programs require supplementary applications, essays, or video interviews (ex. McMaster Health Science, UofT Engineering, UofT Rotman Commerce, etc.)
How many medical schools are there in Ontario?
Six; UofT, McMaster, Western, Ottawa, Queen's, Northern Ontario
What is the difference between Masters degrees and PhDs?
Masters degrees tend to be more career-oriented, while PhDs tend to be more focused on research and academia (working in universities, teaching, publishing papers, etc.).
PhDs also take longer to complete.
What are the three UofT campuses?
UofT St. George (UTSG), UofT Scarborough (UTSC), UofT Mississauga (UTM)
What does OUAC stand for?
Ontario Universities' Application Centre (instructors feel free to explain more about the Ontario university application process!)
How long is the MCAT test (in hours), and what is it out of?
The MCAT takes around 7-8 hours, and it is out of 528.
Name THREE jobs in life science (excluding physician, dentist, or researcher).
Professors, epidemiologists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, lab technicians, nurses, bioinformaticians, genetic counsellors, biochemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, forensic scientists, biomedical engineers, etc.
Name one movie that was filmed at UofT.
Mean Girls, The Hulk, Good Will Hunting, etc.
True or False: You can apply to universities outside of Ontario, like McGill and UBC, through OUAC.
False. OUAC is only for applying to Ontario Universities!
Name one of the four sections of the MCAT.
1. Chemistry & Physics
2. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
3. Biology & Biochemistry
4. Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Each section is out of 132.
Name TWO professional degrees.
1. Dentistry (DDS)
2. Medicine (MD)
3. Law (JD)
4. Optometry (OD)
5. Pharmacy (PharmD)
6. Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
7. Nursing (BScN)
(this is not an exhaustive list)
True or False: Some specialist and major programs at UofT are hosted by the Faculty of Medicine.
True! Special programs called Collaborative Life Science Programs are offered by the collaboration of the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Faculty of Medicine.
Examples:
Human Biology
Neuroscience
Global Health
Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Physiology
Pharmacology & Toxicology
How much does it cost to apply to THREE university programs through OUAC?
$150, and every additional program you apply to after that is $50!
True or False: Medical school applicants who have a degree in science are preferred.
An undergraduate degree in life science is not required. You can be in any program (business, music, English, etc.) and apply to medical school as long as you have fulfilled the prerequisites! In fact, medical schools love and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds.
True or False: Experience in the lab and working in research is not important when applying for graduate school in the sciences.
False. Many graduate programs are research-based, and prefer applicants with research experience. (Instructors feel free to talk more about research!)
How much is the MED YSP scholarship worth, for first-year students?
$2000 per student, and up to 4 awarded per year
Eligible if you've participated in at least one MED YSP module!
What is the most competitive undergraduate program in Canada, for entry?
McMaster Health Science (4.5% acceptance rate)
False!
True or False: All of the following are programs delivered by the Michener Institute of Education here at UofT:
Medical Laboratory Science (MLT), Physician Assistant (PA), and Radiation Therapy
True! Instructors please feel free to talk more about various professions in life science :)