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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85-90%” | 85%“A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 85%“A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 165 | 120 | 250 |
| What you study | Nursing | Nursing | Nursing |
| What it is | This program teaches you to become a registered nurse — you learn patient care, medical science, clinical skills, and how to work in hospitals and clinics. It combines classroom learning in anatomy, pharmacology, and nursing theory with hands-on practice in real healthcare settings. The program suits people who want direct patient contact, can handle emotional and physical demands, and are comfortable with science and responsibility for others' wellbeing. | You study the theory and practice of nursing care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and clinical skills needed to work in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program is delivered at Mohawk College's campus rather than McMaster's main site, but follows McMaster's nursing curriculum and standards. It suits students who want hands-on healthcare training and are comfortable with science-based coursework and direct patient interaction. | You study the science and practice of patient care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, clinical skills, and how to work in hospitals and community settings. This is a direct-entry nursing program, so you begin specialized nursing coursework right away rather than taking a general first year. It suits people who are confident they want to become a registered nurse and are ready to commit to a focused program from day one. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | nursing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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