3 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.” | 78% | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4USCH4U | MHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Nursing | ChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences |
| 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. | A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study. | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | Applied to directly | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Lakehead 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.
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
- Honours Science (BSc)73–77%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70–75%+
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.