4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“Mid 80s” | 75% | 83–90%“Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op” | 80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 233 | 37 |
| What you study | — | — | Biological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy |
| What it is | You study the science and practice of patient care, learning human anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical skills alongside supervised hospital and community placements. This is a direct entry program, meaning you begin nursing coursework immediately rather than completing general prerequisites first. It suits people who are confident they want to become registered nurses and are ready to combine classroom learning with hands-on patient care from the start. | You study the science and skills of patient care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, and hands-on clinical practice to become a registered nurse. Unlike general science programs, nursing is direct-entry and includes mandatory clinical placements in hospitals and healthcare settings starting early. It suits people who want to combine science knowledge with direct patient interaction and are ready for the responsibility that comes with healthcare work. | This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path. | This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | nursing | health sciences | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Brock University on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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