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 | 85%“A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 83–90%“Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op” | 87–90%“High 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 250 | 430 | 233 | — |
| What you study | Nursing | Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Biological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science |
| What it is | You 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 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. | 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. | You study how the human body moves, functions, and performs during exercise and sport, combining biology with practical movement science. This program pairs a kinesiology degree with an international exchange or partnership component, giving you study or work experience outside Canada alongside your core training. It suits students interested in exercise science, sports medicine, or fitness who want global perspective and cross-cultural experience alongside hands-on study of human performance. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | health sciences | health sciences | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo |
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