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 | 90%“Minimum 90% to be considered.” | 90% | 93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)” | 90–97%“Low to Mid-90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 240 | 151 | 165 | 42 |
| What you study | Health InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Human BiologyNursing | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceFinance |
| What it is | This program covers the science of how the human body works and how health systems use technology and data. Unlike a pre-med program, it does not guarantee entry into medical school and instead prepares you for careers in health research, data analysis, or public health. It suits students who are strong in science and math but want flexibility to explore health fields beyond clinical practice. | You study how to become a registered nurse, learning anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills through classroom and hospital placements. This four-year program combines theory with hands-on patient care experience, preparing you to write the licensing exam and work in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings. It suits people who want direct healthcare practice and can commit to shift work and emotionally demanding environments. | You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path. | You study computer science and finance together, learning to build software systems and understand money management, accounting, and business strategy. This is different from studying either field alone because you learn how technology and financial systems interact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between school and paid work terms, giving you real-world experience in tech or finance companies. This suits people who want both technical skills and business knowledge, and who are ready to commit to the co-op schedule. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health sciences | Applied to directly | computer sciencesoftware engineering | finance |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)90–97%+
- Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Software Engineering (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Business Administration Co-op International Dual Degree87–90%+
- Computing83–87%+
- Management and Organizational Studies83–93%+
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.