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.” | 80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)” | 70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | SBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 224 | — |
| What you study | Nursing | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutrition |
| 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. | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree. | You study how the human body works during physical activity and exercise, with a focus on practical fitness coaching and health education. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your bachelor's degree with a separate diploma in fitness promotion, giving you both theoretical science knowledge and hands-on certifications suited to personal training and community health roles. It suits people who want a science-based foundation but also want direct, applied skills they can use right after graduation. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | nursing | kinesiology | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo |
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