4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–87%“Min. 70%. Maximum 96 students. The admission average in 2026 was mid 80s.” | 70–80% | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70–73%“Low 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 300 | 300 |
| What you study | Nursing | Human BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | ChemistryHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine |
| What it is | This 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. | You study how the brain and nervous system work at every level, from molecules and cells to behaviour and disease. The BSc and Management stream adds business and management courses alongside your neuroscience work, preparing you for leadership roles in healthcare or research settings. This program suits people drawn to both biological science and understanding the mind, especially those interested in research, medicine, or healthcare careers. | Biomedical Science is the study of how the human body works at a chemical and cellular level, combining chemistry, biology, and medical science. The BSc&Mgt version adds business and management courses alongside the science, preparing you for roles that involve both technical and leadership responsibilities. This program includes mandatory work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid jobs in hospitals, research labs, or biotech companies. It suits people interested in health-related careers who want hands-on industry experience before graduating. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | nursing | neuroscience | life sciencesmedical sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Neuroscience (Co-op)70–73%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion70–75%+
- Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70–75%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Kinesiology (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.