3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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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 | 70%“70% minimum” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 250 | 200 | 298 |
| What you study | Nursing | AccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences | AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies |
| 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. | You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet. | This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | Applied to directly | marketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Trent University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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