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3 programs, side by side

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Lakehead

Nursing (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAH

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Waterloo

Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WK

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–80%80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree——Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published—224950
What you studyHuman BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
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.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingkinesiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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