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	McMaster Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway OUAC MPS Remove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove	Huron Management and Organizational Studies OUAC EHD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–87%“Mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	83–93%“Mid-80s to low-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	ENG4U 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	100	800	—
What you study	Astronomy Chemistry Others in Physical Sciences Physics	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Finance
What it is	This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.	Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry physics	accounting commerce/business finance marketing	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Huron University College on OUInfo

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