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	Ontario Tech Physics OUAC DSK Remove	Lakehead Science One (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC AAN Remove	Trent (Durham) Honours Science OUAC ROX Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–73%“Low 70s”	70%	70%“70% minimum”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). We recommend you take all 4 of these courses. A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 of ICS4U, 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.	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	200
What you study	—	Animal Science Anthropology Archaeology Astronomy	Agriculture Anthropology Archaeology Biological Sciences
What it is	Physics is the study of how matter, energy, and forces work at every scale, from atoms to galaxies. At Ontario Tech, you can do the standard Bachelor of Science in Physics, or combine it with a Business and Management degree if you want to develop skills in both areas. The program includes co-op work terms, letting you apply physics in real jobs alongside your studies. It suits people who want a strong grounding in physics theory and problem-solving, whether or not they're considering business or management later on.	Science One is a general first-year science program that lets you explore multiple science disciplines — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and others — before committing to a specific major. Unlike entering directly into a single science program, you take a broader range of foundational courses to discover which field best suits you. It works well for students who are interested in science but unsure which specialization to pursue.	Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.
The door tomajors you reach through it	physics	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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