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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording74–76%75%Minimum average of 75%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMHF4USBI4USPH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Six U/M credits, including:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Any 2 of the following: MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U or SBI4U
  • Selection is based on academic performance and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential. If any of your marks are less than 80% you must demonstrate excellent leadership skills to be competitive.
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published250
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysicsAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science
What it isA 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 is a science degree focusing on chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics, studied at a military college where your academic training is combined with military officer development and physical training. Unlike a civilian science program, you're committed to becoming a Canadian Armed Forces officer after graduation, which shapes your entire experience. It suits people who want advanced science training alongside leadership development and military service.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 itApplied to directlyApplied to directlychemistryearth sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoRoyal Military College of Canada on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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