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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 this83%85–91%85 to 91%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Data Management 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +4 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published120502
What you studyNursingBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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.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.Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlymedical sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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