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	Guelph Applied Human Nutrition (BASc) OUAC GS Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	Ottawa Géosciences environnementales (4 ans) OUAC OWP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75 to 80%”	74–76%	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U	MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U One 4U math Two additional U/M courses +1 more on the program page	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics. +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Nutrition Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Environmental Studies Geology Physical Geography
What it is	You study the science of how food and nutrients affect human health and how to apply that knowledge in real-world settings. Unlike a pure nutrition science program, this applied degree emphasizes practical skills and work in clinical, community, or food service environments. It suits students who want to understand nutrition deeply but prefer hands-on problem-solving over laboratory research.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.	You study how Earth's physical systems — rocks, soil, water, and climate — interact with living things and human activity. This program combines geology, geography, and environmental science rather than focusing on just one. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms with employers in the environmental or resource sector alongside your coursework, giving you real experience before you graduate. This suits people interested in understanding environmental problems and possibly working in conservation, resource management, or environmental consulting.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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