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Carleton

Health Sciences

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Published rangetheir exact wording85%A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–85%83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UMHF4UENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Data Management 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Calculus (MCV4U) strongly recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • Mandatory Supplementary Application Deadline: Please visit
  • takeCasper.com
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published250110233
What you studyNursingEnvironmental StudiesHealth InformaticsMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy
What it isYou study the science and practice of patient care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, clinical skills, and how to work in hospitals and community settings. This is a direct-entry nursing program, so you begin specialized nursing coursework right away rather than taking a general first year. It suits people who are confident they want to become a registered nurse and are ready to commit to a focused program from day one.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 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursinghealth sciencesmedical scienceshealth sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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