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Queen's

Nursing

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Medical Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–90%High 80s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
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
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
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
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Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1242333801,000
What you studyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
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 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.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursinghealth sciencesApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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