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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering Science, BESc, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | — |
| What you study | — | GeologyHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesFacilities ManagementGeologyHuman Geography |
| 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. | You study how Earth's physical systems work — landforms, climate, water, soil — and learn geomatics, the technology and methods used to map and analyse geographic data. This differs from human geography programs by focusing on natural processes rather than societies and cultures. It suits you if you want to understand environmental change and work with mapping software and spatial analysis tools, whether in research, conservation, or resource management. | You study how human activity shapes the natural world and how landscapes, climate, and ecosystems affect people and cities. The program offers multiple routes depending on your interests: a general arts degree, a combined arts and sciences track, an engineering focus for environmental systems, or a specialized environmental studies degree. It suits students curious about climate change, resource management, urban planning, or environmental policy who want both scientific and human perspectives. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | physics | Applied to directly | geography |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa 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%+
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Co-op available)70–75%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Geology (Thunder Bay)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.