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 | 65%“65%+” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | 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 | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeomatics EngineeringHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | A 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. | Geography is the study of Earth's physical systems — landforms, climate, water — and how humans interact with their environment and each other across space. You'll combine field research, data analysis using mapping technology, and social analysis to understand everything from urban development to environmental change. This program includes a co-op work term, giving you paid workplace experience alongside your studies. | Environmental Management teaches you how to assess and solve real-world environmental problems — like water quality, habitat loss, and land use — by combining biology, geology, geography, and forestry. Unlike a pure science degree, it focuses on the practical side: working with communities, governments, and organizations to manage natural resources and protect ecosystems. It suits students who want hands-on environmental work and are willing to take co-op placements where you'll apply what you learn on actual projects. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth sciencegeography | geography | environmental science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | Brock 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.
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Co-op available)70–75%+
- 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.