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	Ontario Tech Medical Laboratory Science - Northern Access Initiative OUAC DMN Remove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove	Carleton International Business OUAC CBB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	77–80%“High 70s”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Biology (SBI4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Advanced Functions (MHF4U). A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	45	800	—
What you study	Medical Technology Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Business Studies Information Systems International Development
What it is	This program teaches you to perform and interpret diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and other body samples in hospitals and labs. It focuses on the hands-on skills and scientific knowledge that lab technicians use to help doctors diagnose disease. The Northern Access Initiative means the program is designed for students from remote or underserved regions of Ontario, with support to help you succeed in a full-time, lab-based career.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.	International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	accounting commerce/business finance marketing	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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