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3 programs, side by side

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Nipissing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

OUAC PSN

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Lakehead

Nursing (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAH

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–87%“Min. 70%. Maximum 96 students. The admission average in 2026 was mid 80s.”70–80%70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • A 4U Math credit is recommended
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyNursingHuman BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it isThis four-year program trains you to become a registered nurse by teaching anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills alongside theory about patient care and health systems. Unlike a college nursing diploma, this university degree emphasizes evidence-based research and independent thinking, preparing you for leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, or specialized nursing fields. It suits people who want a healthcare career rooted in science and are comfortable with both lab work and direct patient interaction.You study how to assess, care for, and support patients across hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program combines classroom learning in anatomy, physiology, and nursing theory with supervised clinical placements where you provide direct patient care. It suits people who want hands-on healthcare work, can handle emotional demands, and are comfortable with responsibility for others' wellbeing.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingnursinghealth scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceNipissing University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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