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.” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” | 83–90%“Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 233 | 1,000 |
| What you study | Nursing | — | Biological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology |
| 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 the science and practice of patient care, learning human anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical skills alongside supervised hospital and community placements. This is a direct entry program, meaning you begin nursing coursework immediately rather than completing general prerequisites first. It suits people who are confident they want to become registered nurses and are ready to combine classroom learning with hands-on patient care from the start. | This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path. | 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 | nursing | nursing | health sciences | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
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