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	Algoma Geography (BA 4 year) OUAC JBJ Remove	Western Science OUAC ES Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U 5 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Two of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Biology, SBI4U +7 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4 Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See U of T Scarborough's viewbook +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes 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 only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	550	340
What you study	Geology Human Geography Physical Geography	Animal Science Astronomy Biological Sciences Chemistry	Astronomy Chemistry Environmental Studies Geology
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.	This 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.	Physical & Environmental Sciences is a degree where you study the natural world through disciplines like physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and environmental science. You choose which areas to focus on based on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate study with paid work terms in science-related workplaces, giving you real experience alongside your classes. This program suits students who want to understand how Earth and space work and prefer hands-on learning combined with classroom study.
The door tomajors you reach through it	earth science geography	biology chemistry earth science environmental science life sciences mathematics physics statistics	biochemistry chemistry earth science environmental science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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