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	Ottawa Sciences infirmières (4 ans) OUAC ONF Remove	TMU Biomedical Sciences (Co-op Available) OUAC SBS Remove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85%	80–85%“80-85%”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U MCF3M or MCR3U or one 4U Math course A minimum average of 65% is required for each prerequisite course. +1 more on the program page	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	110	390	1,000
What you study	Human Biology Nursing	Biology Human Biology Medical Technology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Biological Sciences Chemistry Health Informatics Human Biology
What it is	You study nursing, which means learning how to care for patients, understand human biology and health conditions, and develop the clinical skills you'll use in hospitals and clinics. This four-year program combines classroom learning with hands-on practice in real healthcare settings from early on, rather than delaying clinical work until later years. It suits people who want direct patient care, can handle shift work and emotional demands, and are comfortable with both science and people skills.	Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living systems work at the cellular and molecular level, with a focus on human health and disease. You'll take courses in biology, chemistry, and the technology used to study cells and molecules, going deeper than a standard biology program. The co-op option lets you work in labs or medical settings while you study, giving you real experience in the field.	Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	life sciences medical sciences	biochemistry medical sciences microbiology neuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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