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 | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 80–85% | 80–87%“Low-to Mid-80s” | 84–89%“84 to 89%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4U | MHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 430 | 110 | 55 | — |
| What you study | Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Environmental StudiesHealth InformaticsMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Health InformaticsSocial Policy | BiotechnologyGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMedical TechnologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | Health Sciences is a broad program combining study of how health systems work, the use of technology and data in healthcare, and social policy that shapes health outcomes. It differs from biology or medicine by focusing on the bigger picture of health delivery and policy rather than pure life sciences or direct clinical training. It suits students interested in healthcare careers beyond clinical practice, like health administration, public health, or health technology roles. | Health Sciences is a broad program where you study how human health works, from biology and chemistry to technology and data systems used in medicine and healthcare. It's wider than a specialized nursing or medical lab program because you explore multiple health-related fields rather than training for one specific healthcare job. It suits students curious about science and health who want options to specialize later or move toward healthcare careers beyond direct patient care. | This program teaches you how social systems, policy, and technology shape health outcomes. You'll study both how societies organize healthcare and how digital tools collect and use health data to inform decisions. It suits people interested in the intersection of public health, policy work, and health information systems rather than clinical patient care. | Biomedical Engineering combines engineering design with biology and medicine to develop medical devices, implants, and diagnostic tools. Unlike general engineering, it focuses specifically on solving problems in healthcare and the human body. You'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms with companies in the medical technology sector, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want to apply engineering skills to help people but need real-world exposure to decide if the field is right for them. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health sciences | health sciencesmedical sciences | 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 | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Nanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only)83–90%+
- Health Sciences (Regular/Co-op)83–90%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Public Health (Regular/Co-op)80–87%+
- Biological Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
- Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only)83–90%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.