Health Sciences (BHSc) at uOttawa: Admission Average
University of Ottawa · Ottawa, ON
What average do you need for Health Sciences (BHSc) at uOttawa?
Health Sciences (BHSc) at University of Ottawa typically admits students with averages in the high 80s-low 90s, roughly 85–92%. It is the most competitive of the 13 uOttawa programs we track.
Strong program, good pre-med pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 2 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 92% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 92% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Health Sciences at other universities
- McMaster University – high 90s (95-99%+)
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Inquiry & Research Skills
- Human Biology
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- Social Determinants of Health
These are typical for Health Sciences programs across Canada. About the Health Sciences degree
After a Health Sciences degree
Health Sciences usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Family Physician / GP – $180,000 to $400,000
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- Receiving a BHSc from McMaster alone does not guarantee medical school admission - internal competition is extremely high.
- The problem-based learning format is very different from traditional science programs - some students thrive, others don't.
- Character and leadership count as much as grades in the supplemental application - generic essays are screened out immediately.
Applying to uOttawa
The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual (English-French) university and sits in the heart of the nation's capital. Its proximity to Parliament Hill, federal departments, and national institutions makes it uniquely positioned for students interested in law, political science, public policy, and government.
University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1848 and has about 49,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Being bilingual (English-French) genuinely elevates your candidacy at uOttawa and opens federal career doors.
- Ottawa co-op placements often include federal government departments - unmatched for public policy students.
- The law school has two programs: Common Law (English) and Civil Law (French/bijural) - both excellent.
Other uOttawa programs
- Common Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Civil Law (LLL - French) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-low 80s
- International Studies – high 70s-low 80s
- Criminology – high 70s-low 80s
- Psychology – high 70s-low 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s