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+ Add a program	Western Health Sciences OUAC EW ☆ Add to planRemove	Queen's Health Sciences OUAC QH ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Honours Health Sciences OUAC MNS ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”	93–97%“Mid 90s”	90%“Minimum 90% to be considered.”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Biology, SBI4U One of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U +3 more on the program page	ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80% SBI4U SCH4U MHF4U or MCV4U 2 additional 4U/M courses	English 4U 1 of Calculus & Vectors 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Data Management 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U 1 non-Math, non-Science, non-Technology 4U/M credit +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply. Alternative Offers Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines. Usually closes before January 15	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027. Admission is by selection. You will not be considered without a completed supplementary application. The supplementary application is due in early/mid-February. Applicants will be notified of the details. Find further details on the program website: Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	430	420	240
What you study	Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy	Biological SciencesBiotechnologyComplementary Medicines and TherapiesGenetics	Health InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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 study of how the human body works, what causes disease, and how to treat or prevent it using science and technology. You'll learn biology, chemistry, genetics, and specialized areas like medical technology or health informatics depending on your choices. Unlike a program that leads directly to a specific profession like nursing or medicine, this one keeps your options open: you can use it as a foundation for professional health careers, research, or roles in biotechnology and public health.	This program covers the science of how the human body works and how health systems use technology and data. Unlike a pre-med program, it does not guarantee entry into medical school and instead prepares you for careers in health research, data analysis, or public health. It suits students who are strong in science and math but want flexibility to explore health fields beyond clinical practice.
The door tomajors you reach through it	health sciences	health sciences	health sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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