4 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” | 65% | 70% | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesEnvironmental Studies | Environmental StudiesOthers in Physical Sciences | Biological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Technology | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | Environmental Biology is the study of how living organisms interact with their natural surroundings — plants, animals, ecosystems, and environmental problems like pollution and climate change. The BSc&Mgt option adds business and management courses, preparing you to lead environmental projects or organizations, whereas the straight BSc focuses purely on the science. This program includes co-op work terms, letting you gain field or lab experience while you study. It suits people drawn to solving real environmental challenges and wanting hands-on experience before graduation. | This is a four-year science degree focused on understanding natural systems and how human activity affects them. You study biology, chemistry, ecology, and earth science together rather than picking one specialty. It suits students who want a broad grounding in environmental problem-solving and are comfortable with lab work and field studies. | Water Science combines biology, chemistry, physics, and geography to study how water systems work and how to protect them. You'll examine lakes, rivers, and groundwater from ecological and physical angles rather than focusing only on engineering solutions. This program suits students interested in environmental problems who want a science-based approach grounded in both living systems and earth processes. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | environmental science | environmental science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Lakehead University 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.
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Geology (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
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.