# Competitive Programs

Explains Northern College's competitive admissions process for high-demand programs. Priority is given by academic achievement before the February 1 equal consideration date, then first-come first-served. Lists seven competitive programs including nursing, veterinary, and medical laboratory programs, and outlines admissions priority by residency status.

*Admissions › Competitive Programs*

## Links

- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/#important](https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/#important)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/competitive-programs/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/competitive-programs/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/programs/packages/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/programs/packages/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/pre-admissions-testing/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/pre-admissions-testing/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/tuition/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/tuition/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/international/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/international/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/welcome/#checklist](https://www.northerncollege.ca/welcome/#checklist)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/companion-animal-physical-rehabilitation/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/companion-animal-physical-rehabilitation/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/medical-laboratory-technician/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/medical-laboratory-technician/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/practical-nursing/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/practical-nursing/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-technician/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-technician/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-assistant/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-assistant/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-technology-wildlife-rehabilitation/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/veterinary-technology-wildlife-rehabilitation/)
- [https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/highly-competitive-programs](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/highly-competitive-programs)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/contact/program-coordinators/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/contact/program-coordinators/)

## Contacts

- admissions@northern.on.ca
- 705-235-3211 ext. 7222
- 1-866-736-5877

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/competitive-programs/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/admissions/competitive-programs/)</small>
