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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.

Queen's

Nursing

OUAC QN

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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–90%High 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
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 (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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
Yes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application.
  • Access the Casper assessment
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published12490850
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsGeneral or Integrated EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isNursing 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.This program teaches you how to manage engineering projects and operations by combining business decision-making with technical knowledge of systems, data analysis, and software. Unlike a straight engineering degree, it focuses equally on the management and optimization side of engineering work, drawing from fields like operations research and artificial intelligence. It suits students who are strong in math and science but interested in leadership roles, problem-solving with data, and working on real problems through mandatory paid work terms.Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursingApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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