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 | 85% | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 41 | 30 | 100 |
| What you study | Interdisciplinary StudiesLaw & CriminologyPolitics | AccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry | AstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics |
| What it is | You study political science and law together in one combined program, learning how governments work and how legal systems function side by side. Unlike a regular law degree, this program includes substantial coursework in political theory, institutions, and policy, giving you a broader foundation in how power and justice operate in society. It suits people drawn to both legal practice and political understanding who want to explore connections between law and governance before committing to law school alone. | You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | chemistryphysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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