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% | 65%“65%+” | 78% | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U | ENG4U | MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U | CGO4MCGR4MCGU4MCGW4UENG4UICS4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Audiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental Studies | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | This program teaches you Earth's physical systems: rocks and minerals, landforms, weather patterns, soil, and water. You'll study how natural processes shape the planet and how humans interact with the environment through forestry, geology, and environmental management. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in careers protecting ecosystems or managing natural resources. | A BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society. | This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field. | Environmental Management teaches you how to assess and solve real-world environmental problems — like water quality, habitat loss, and land use — by combining biology, geology, geography, and forestry. Unlike a pure science degree, it focuses on the practical side: working with communities, governments, and organizations to manage natural resources and protect ecosystems. It suits students who want hands-on environmental work and are willing to take co-op placements where you'll apply what you learn on actual projects. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth science | earth sciencegeography | biochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysics | environmental science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
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.