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	Nipissing Bachelor of Science (Liberal Science) OUAC PLB Remove	Ontario Tech Commerce OUAC DBC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“Min. 70%”	70–73%“Low 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of EAE4U, ENG4U two of MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U/EAE4U 2 of SCH4U, 4U Math (either MCV4U or MHF4U) or SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program you qualify for. Visit our Undergraduate Alternative Offer website +1 more on the program page	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (minimum 60%) One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	500
What you study	Others in Physical Sciences	Accounting Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Finance
What it is	A Liberal Science degree lets you study physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences without committing to a single specialization. Unlike a focused science program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple science fields before choosing a direction or combining them in your final year. It suits students who are strong in science but unsure which branch appeals most, or who want a broad understanding of how different sciences connect.	You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, with options to specialize in areas like artificial intelligence applications or data management. Unlike a general business degree, this program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs with employers. It suits people who want practical workplace experience alongside their business education and are ready to commit time to both studying and working.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	commerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Nipissing University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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