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Lakehead

Nursing (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAH

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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–80%83–90%Mid to high 80s80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1,000
What you studyHuman BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isYou study how to assess, care for, and support patients across hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program combines classroom learning in anatomy, physiology, and nursing theory with supervised clinical placements where you provide direct patient care. It suits people who want hands-on healthcare work, can handle emotional demands, and are comfortable with responsibility for others' wellbeing.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingbiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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