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 | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 83–87%“Mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 100 | — | 100 |
| What you study | AstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics | Chemical EngineeringOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics | AstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer Science |
| 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. | Nuclear engineering applies physics and chemistry to design, operate, and improve systems that use nuclear reactions for energy or medical purposes. You'll study reactor design, radiation safety, and thermodynamics alongside core engineering principles. Unlike general engineering programs, this specialization focuses specifically on nuclear technology from your first year, and the co-op requirement means you'll do paid work terms at nuclear facilities or related industries during your degree. | This program combines science study with teacher education, so you earn qualifications to teach science in secondary school while completing your degree. Unlike a regular science degree followed by teacher training, you work toward both goals at the same time, with coursework in science disciplines alongside education theory and practice teaching. It suits students who know they want to teach and want to study science deeply rather than broadly. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | chemistryphysics | Applied to directly | 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 | None published by average |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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