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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 this85%80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • 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
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MCF3M or MCR3U or one 4U Math course
  • A minimum average of 65% is required for each prerequisite course.
  • +1 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 applicationYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Mandatory Supplementary Application Deadline: Please visit
  • takeCasper.com
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • 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-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published120110550
What you studyNursingHuman BiologyNursingAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isYou 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 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.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 itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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