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	Laurentian Earth Sciences OUAC LVI Remove	Brock Earth Sciences OUAC BX Remove	Lakehead Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AQ Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	73–77%“Mid 70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	3 of CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus recommended) A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +4 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U or MCV4U 2 from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, or a second 4U Math Alternative Offers You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.	ENG4U 3 from CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U *Only 1 Geography course can be used. 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	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Geology Physical Geography	Environmental Studies Geology	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeology Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	Earth Sciences is the study of rocks, minerals, landforms, and the physical processes that shape the planet. You'll learn geology — how Earth's crust forms and changes — alongside physical geography, which focuses on climate, water systems, and landscapes. This program includes a co-op work term, giving you hands-on experience in the field or with industry partners.	Earth Sciences is a study of rocks, minerals, Earth's structure, and environmental systems — how the planet works and how humans interact with it. The program includes a co-op work placement component, meaning you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at companies or organizations in geology and environmental fields. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in learning through hands-on experience in the workplace.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	earth science	earth science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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