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.” | 85% | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4USCH4U | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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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 | — | 110 | — |
| What you study | Nursing | Human BiologyNursing | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science |
| 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 nursing, which means learning how to care for patients, understand human biology and health conditions, and develop the clinical skills you'll use in hospitals and clinics. This four-year program combines classroom learning with hands-on practice in real healthcare settings from early on, rather than delaying clinical work until later years. It suits people who want direct patient care, can handle shift work and emotional demands, and are comfortable with both science and people skills. | Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science through lab work and practical classes. This program suits students interested in sport science, fitness, rehabilitation, or health promotion who want a science-based foundation rather than coaching or athletic training alone. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo |
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