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	Queen's Nursing OUAC QN Remove	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML Remove	Waterloo Health Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U with a final minimum grade of 75% SBI4U SCH4U Any 4U mathematics 2 additional 4U/M courses	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.	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%) Biology (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply. Alternative Offers Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW	—
First-year intakewhere published	124	950	233
What you study	—	Anthropology Economics Health Informatics Human Geography	Biological Sciences Health Informatics Others in Subjects Related to Medicine Social Policy
What it is	Nursing is a program where you study how to care for patients, manage their treatment, and support their health across hospitals, clinics, and community settings. Unlike a general health science degree, nursing combines classroom learning in anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care with hands-on clinical placements where you work alongside qualified nurses. This program suits people who want direct patient contact, are comfortable with responsibility for others' wellbeing, and are willing to work in demanding, shift-based roles.	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.	This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path.
The door tomajors you reach through it	nursing	criminology geography political science psychology sociology	health sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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