4 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 | 70% | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 74–76% | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MHF4USBI4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 250 | — | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | Environmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. | 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. | A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine. | This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | chemistryearth sciencephysics | Applied to directly | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
- Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Honours Science (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Concurrent Education/Science83–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.