Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa vs. Biomedical Science (BSc) at York

Biomedical Science (BSc) at York is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (84% vs 83%). Biomedical Science (BSc) at York also admits a smaller share of applicants (52% vs 54% acceptance rate).

Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)

University of Ottawa

83%
Competitive avg
93.5%
Median accepted

Biomedical Science (BSc)

York University

84%
Competitive avg
90%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricUOttawaYork
Competitive average83%84%
Acceptance rate54%52%
Median accepted average (reported)93.5%90%
Typical accepted range (reported)90.5–95.1%85.5–92%
Student reports4425
First-year enrollment350100
LocationOttawa, ONToronto, ON

Bold values mark the more competitive program on that metric. Reported medians and ranges come from anonymous student submissions to Uniscope; published averages and acceptance rates come from official sources where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa harder to get into than Biomedical Science (BSc) at York?

Biomedical Science (BSc) at York is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (84% vs 83%). Biomedical Science (BSc) at York also admits a smaller share of applicants (52% vs 54% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa vs Biomedical Science (BSc) at York?

Accepted students reported a median 93.5% average for Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa and 90% for Biomedical Science (BSc) at York. Published competitive averages are 83% and 84% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, UOttawa Life Sciences or York Life Sciences?

Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa has the higher acceptance rate (54% vs 52%).