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%+” | 75–80%“75 to 80%” | 70%“70% minimum average” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Biological SciencesChemistryEconomicsEnvironmental Studies | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers 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. | Environmental sciences combines biology, chemistry, economics, and Earth systems to understand how environments work and how human activity affects them. The co-op option lets you alternate between study terms and paid work placements with environmental organizations, government agencies, or companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want practical skills in environmental problem-solving and prefer learning through both classroom study and workplace application. | You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth sciencegeography | earth scienceenvironmental science | earth scienceenvironmental science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Arts70%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Co-op available)70–75%+
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.