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2 programs, side by side

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Algoma

Geography (BA 4 year)

OUAC JBJ

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Lakehead

Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AI

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%“65%+”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • Earth Science (Environmental Science): ENG4U, 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • Earth Science: ENG4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, 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.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNo
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published——
What you studyGeologyHuman GeographyPhysical GeographyEnvironmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isA BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society.This program teaches you Earth's physical systems: rocks and minerals, landforms, weather patterns, soil, and water. You'll study how natural processes shape the planet and how humans interact with the environment through forestry, geology, and environmental management. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in careers protecting ecosystems or managing natural resources.
The door tomajors you reach through itearth sciencegeographyearth science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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