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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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Ontario Tech

Biomedical Science (Co-op)

OUAC DUC

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Lakehead

Nursing (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAH

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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.”70–73%“Low 70s”70–80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • A 4U Math credit is recommended
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). We recommend you take all 4 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree—Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)—
First-year intakewhere published—300—
What you studyNursingHuman BiologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHuman BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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.Biomedical Science is the study of how the human body works at the cellular and molecular level, using tools from biology and chemistry to understand disease and develop treatments. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at labs, hospitals, or research facilities alongside your studies, giving you real experience in the field. This program suits students who want hands-on exposure to medical science before deciding whether to pursue medicine, dentistry, or research careers.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingApplied to directlynursing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceNipissing University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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