Cutoffs

3 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.

Brock

Physics

OUAC BJP

Remove

Lakehead

Physics (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AAK

Remove

Waterloo

Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WPS

Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid 70s”70%80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSCH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • SCH4U
  • 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U
  • Strongly recommended subjects: ENG4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published——250
What you studyMaterials ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesBiological SciencesMathematicsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePhysicsAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science
What it isPhysics is the study of how matter and energy behave — from tiny atoms to huge stars. At Brock, you'll combine classroom learning with paid work terms in labs, companies, or research facilities, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want hands-on skills and industry connections before graduating.Physics 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicsphysicschemistryearth sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceBrock University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

Also compare with

Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.

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.