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Full	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM Remove	Carleton Commerce OUAC CC Remove	Carleton International Business OUAC CBB Remove	Ottawa Commerce (Bcom)- International Dual Degree (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OBK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”	80%“80% (regular and co-op)”	80%	85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page	Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses	English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	1,000	—	—	—
What you study	Biological Sciences Chemistry Health Informatics Human Biology	Accounting Business Studies Entrepreneurship Finance	Accounting Business Studies Information Systems International Development	Accounting Business Studies Entrepreneurship Finance
What it is	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.	Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.	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.	You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, management, and human resources — while earning a degree from both University of Ottawa and a partner institution abroad. The dual degree means you spend time at two universities and graduate with credentials from both, giving you international experience and exposure to different business practices. This suits students who want a business foundation with global perspective and the opportunity to study and work in another country.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry medical sciences microbiology neuroscience	commerce/business finance marketing	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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