<p>I've been accepted into UT's Faculty of Science for a major in Life Sci. I heard that UT's grading is very harsh and that it's very difficult to maintain, if achieve at all, a high GPA. This is a problem because I need a high GPA for grad school admissions (almost everyone who studies Life Sci at undergrad needs to go to grad school to stay competitive).</p>
<p>Advice? Thanks!</p>
<p>Do not go into Life Sci at U of T. You will not go to med school.</p>
<p>If you don’t believe me spend five minutes on Studentawards (it’s the Canadian version of CC) and you’ll see how many students have been destroyed by U of T Life Sci.</p>
<p>Is UBC a better choice for Life Sci? I also got into U Southern California for Biological Sci but it’s $58,000 a year so I’m thinking it’s not worth it.</p>
<p>UBC doesn’t actually have a “Life Sci” program, but their Bio and Chem programs are strong. So yes, I’d recommend that.</p>
<p>Im a Life sci student at UofT now and I have to say that many rumors are overblown. UofT life sci students like to complain…Many students were also the top of their classes coming in to university, so getting that first 70 (B) is a shock. Then, many think it’s impossible to get 80s or 90s…NOT TRUE. This is university, you have to work hard, there will be no easy As. If there were, then you won’t be learning anything. </p>
<p>I think that if you have good time management skills and good study habits (and being an above average student helps), then you will do well. It is very possible to have a social life and get good grades, and adequate sleep. Do not let the masses of complaining people affect you. </p>
<p>If York students get easy As, well good for them. At least I know that I am getting a great, high quality education from UofT.</p>