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% | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | Environmental StudiesOthers in Physical Sciences | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | 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. | This is a four-year science degree focused on understanding natural systems and how human activity affects them. You study biology, chemistry, ecology, and earth science together rather than picking one specialty. It suits students who want a broad grounding in environmental problem-solving and are comfortable with lab work and field studies. | You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | environmental science | environmental science | earth scienceenvironmental science | earth 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 | None published by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Queen's 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%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- 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%+
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.