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	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	Carleton International Business OUAC CBB Remove	Carleton Commerce OUAC CC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	80%	80%“80% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses	Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Accounting Business Studies Information Systems International Development	Accounting Business Studies Entrepreneurship Finance
What it is	This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.	International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.	Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry physics	Applied to directly	commerce/business finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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