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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.

Western

Science

OUAC ES

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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U of T (Mississauga)

Chemical and Physical Sciences

OUAC TMW

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Some areas also require additional prerequisites, such as SCH4U and/or SBI4U and/or SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550150
What you studyAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAstronomyChemistryGeologyHuman Geography
What it isThis is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticslife sciencesphysicsbiochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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