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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 70% | 74–76% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | MHF4USBI4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Molecular Biology, Biochemistry | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | Environmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | You study how chemical reactions happen inside living cells and organisms, focusing on molecules like proteins and DNA. This program includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work in labs or research settings. It suits students who want hands-on experience alongside theory and are drawn to understanding life at the molecular level. | You study the science and management of forests, learning about tree biology, ecosystem health, soil, and sustainable harvesting practices. The co-op option lets you work for forestry companies or government agencies during your degree, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who want hands-on work with forests and ecosystems rather than purely classroom-based environmental study. | A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistry | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
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.