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+ Add a program	McMaster Nursing I (McMaster University Site) OUAC MN ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours OUAC GZ ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Science OUAC ES ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
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	80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Data Management 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Two of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Biology, SBI4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027. Mandatory Supplementary Application Deadline: Please visit takeCasper.com Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application. More information Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	250	—	550
What you study	Nursing	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies	Animal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
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.	A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.	This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through it	nursing	biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics	biologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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