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	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	—	800
What you study	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management
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.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry physics	accounting commerce/business finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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