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	Nipissing Bachelor of Science in Nursing OUAC PSN Remove	York Chemistry (BSc - Co-op available) OUAC YSC Remove	Ottawa Biochimie (4 ans) OUAC OZT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–87%“Min. 70%. Maximum 96 students. The admission average in 2026 was mid 80s.”	77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of EAE4U, ENG4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U/EAE4U SBI4U SCH4U A 4U Math credit is recommended	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U 1 other 4U or 4M Science +6 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics. +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	60	—
What you study	Nursing	Chemistry Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Chemistry Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
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 Chemistry degree teaches you the theory and practice of how substances interact, break down, and combine. You'll study pure chemistry alongside molecular biology and biochemistry, giving you a broader foundation than a straight chemistry program. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, so you can test whether lab or industrial chemistry work suits you before graduating.	Biochemistry is the study of chemical reactions that happen inside living cells and organisms. You learn how molecules like proteins and DNA work at the chemical level, combining organic chemistry with molecular biology. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work terms at research labs or biotech companies, while the regular stream keeps you on campus full-time.
The door tomajors you reach through it	nursing	chemistry	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Nipissing University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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