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	Algoma Environmental Science (BSc 4 Year) OUAC JES Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXH Remove	Lakehead Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AI Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
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 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	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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	340	—
What you study	Environmental Studies Others in Physical Sciences	Astronomy Chemistry Environmental Studies Geology	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeology Others in Physical Sciences
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.	You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.	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 it	environmental science	health sciences	earth science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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