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3 programs, side by side

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Lakehead

Physics (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAK

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Waterloo

Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WPS

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Laurentian

Concurrent Education with Science – Junior/Intermediate

OUAC LRK

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–83%“Low 80s”75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry, Physics and Calculus recommended)
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published—250—
What you studyBiological SciencesMathematicsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePhysicsAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials ScienceChemistryComputer ScienceHuman BiologyMathematics
What it isPhysics is the study of how matter, energy, and forces work at every scale, from tiny particles to the whole universe. This program includes mathematics and some biology courses alongside core physics content. You'll have the option to do a paid work term as part of your degree, giving you real laboratory or industry experience alongside your studies.Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.This program trains you to teach science at the junior and intermediate levels (grades 7–10) while earning a bachelor's degree. You study science subjects like chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics alongside educational theory and classroom practice. It combines your science degree with teacher certification, so you graduate ready to apply for a teaching license, unlike a regular science degree that would require separate teacher training afterward.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicschemistryearth sciencephysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfo

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