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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.

Full	Algoma Biology (BSc 4 year) OUAC JGA Remove	Brock Biological Sciences OUAC BS Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Environmental Science (BSc) and Studies (BA) OUAC UZH 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	70%“70%+”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	SCH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended) Two other 4U/M courses 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	MHF4U (min 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U ENG4U is strongly recommended Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 70% Chemistry at 60% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	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	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, BSc/BEd	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	340
What you study	Environmental Studies	—	Environmental Studies Physical Geography	Astronomy Chemistry Environmental Studies Geology
What it is	A four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology teaches you how living organisms work, from cells to ecosystems, with a focus on environmental systems and conservation. You'll study ecology, genetics, physiology, and how species interact with their surroundings, combining lab work with field study. This program suits students who want a broad foundation in biology and are interested in environmental issues, rather than pursuing a specialized professional path like medicine or engineering.	Biological Sciences is the study of living organisms — their structure, function, genetics, ecology, and how they interact with their environment. At Brock, you can pursue this as a straight Bachelor of Science or combine it with teacher education through the BSc/BEd, which qualifies you to teach biology in Ontario high schools. The program includes a co-op option that integrates paid work terms with your studies, giving you practical experience in research labs, government agencies, or industry.	Environmental Science and Studies combines the study of natural systems, human behaviour, and environmental problems. The BSc focuses on the physical and biological side — climate, ecosystems, water and soil — while the BA emphasizes policy, society, and how people respond to environmental challenges. Both offer optional co-op work terms, letting you apply what you learn in real environmental organizations.	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	biology life sciences	biology	environmental science	biochemistry chemistry earth science environmental science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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