4 programs, side by side

Full	Algoma Environmental Science (BSc 4 Year) OUAC JES ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BS [Env]) (co-op option) OUAC GEA ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AF ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC AA ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%	75–80%“75 to 80%”	70%	70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4USCH4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended) Two other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of Biology and Chemistry is recommended.	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, 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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	Environmental StudiesOthers in Physical Sciences	Biological SciencesChemistryEconomicsEnvironmental Studies	Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences	Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it is	This is a four-year science degree focused on understanding natural systems and how human activity affects them. You study biology, chemistry, ecology, and earth science together rather than picking one specialty. It suits students who want a broad grounding in environmental problem-solving and are comfortable with lab work and field studies.	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 chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine.	This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.
The door tomajors you reach through it	environmental science	earth scienceenvironmental science	biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences	health scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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