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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
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-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published60550800
What you studyBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isYou study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.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 itApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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