2 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 | 70–87%“Min. 70%. Maximum 96 students. The admission average in 2026 was mid 80s.” | 82–85%“82-85%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | EAE4UENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | No | No |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 110 |
| What you study | Nursing | Artificial IntelligenceBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsNursing |
| 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. | This program trains you to become a registered nurse with the additional legal right to prescribe certain medications. Unlike a standard nursing degree, it includes specialized coursework in pharmacology and clinical decision-making that prepares you to diagnose and treat independently in specific practice settings. It suits people who want hands-on patient care combined with expanded clinical authority and the ability to manage medication decisions. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | nursing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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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.