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 | 85%“A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 85% | 87–90%“High-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 120 | 250 | 110 | 335 |
| What you study | Nursing | Nursing | Human BiologyNursing | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science |
| What it is | You study the theory and practice of nursing care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and clinical skills needed to work in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program is delivered at Mohawk College's campus rather than McMaster's main site, but follows McMaster's nursing curriculum and standards. It suits students who want hands-on healthcare training and are comfortable with science-based coursework and direct patient interaction. | 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 nursing, which means learning how to care for patients, understand human biology and health conditions, and develop the clinical skills you'll use in hospitals and clinics. This four-year program combines classroom learning with hands-on practice in real healthcare settings from early on, rather than delaying clinical work until later years. It suits people who want direct patient care, can handle shift work and emotional demands, and are comfortable with both science and people skills. | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from biological and physical perspectives. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science to understand how bodies move and respond to physical activity. The BA offers broader flexibility in electives; the BSc includes more chemistry, physics, and advanced quantitative analysis, preparing you better for research or health science pathways. It suits people interested in exercise science, athletic performance, rehabilitation, or health promotion who want science grounded in practical movement. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | nursing | Applied to directly | kinesiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Concurrent Education/Kinesiology87–90%+
- Kinesiology (BKin) and Master of Professional Kinesiology87–90%+
- Kinesiology International Double Degree87–90%+
- Kinesiology83–87%+
- Biomedical Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
- Activité physique (B.A.P.) et Maîtrise en Ergothérapie (Double grade - 5 ans)85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.