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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70% | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | 250 |
| What you study | AgricultureChemistry | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | Applied Biotechnology is the study of using living organisms and their processes to solve problems in agriculture, medicine, and industry. You'll take courses in chemistry, biology, and genetics while learning to apply this knowledge in real laboratories and workplaces. The BSc and Management version adds business skills alongside the science, and co-op placements are built into both programs so you earn experience with employers while studying. | You study the science and management of forests, learning about tree biology, ecosystem health, soil, and sustainable harvesting practices. The co-op option lets you work for forestry companies or government agencies during your degree, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who want hands-on work with forests and ecosystems rather than purely classroom-based environmental study. | 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 it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | chemistryearth sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University 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.
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Chemical and Physical Sciences73–80%+
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
- Mathematical & Physical Sciences83–90%+
- Concurrent Education with Science – Junior/Intermediate75%+
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.