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 | 83% | 82–85%“82-85%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 120 | 502 | 110 |
| What you study | Nursing | Biological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Artificial IntelligenceBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsNursing |
| 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. | Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and cell biology as they relate to human health and disease. It goes deeper into biochemistry and molecular mechanisms than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in research, diagnostics, or further study in medicine or related fields. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid work in labs or healthcare settings. It suits students who want a science degree grounded in medical applications but are not yet committed to a specific health profession. | This program trains you to become a registered nurse with the additional legal right to prescribe certain medications. Unlike a standard nursing degree, it includes specialized coursework in pharmacology and clinical decision-making that prepares you to diagnose and treat independently in specific practice settings. It suits people who want hands-on patient care combined with expanded clinical authority and the ability to manage medication decisions. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | nursing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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