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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
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 this83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Data Management 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
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 only
Co-opNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published2501,000
What you studyNursingBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingbiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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