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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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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.80–87%Low-to mid-80s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • A 4U Math credit is recommended
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • Five additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you are inadmissible to the original degree program you have applied to, you may be
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published95040
What you studyNursingAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyBuildingHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational Development
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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.You study how cities and regions develop, grow, and change, combining geography, planning, politics, and social policy to understand urban and rural environments. This program emphasizes the interconnected nature of these topics rather than treating them as separate disciplines. Co-op work terms are available, letting you gain practical experience in planning offices, government agencies, or development organizations alongside your coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceNipissing University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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