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% | 65%“65%+” | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | GeologyPhysical Geography | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography |
| 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. | A BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society. | Geography is the study of Earth's physical features and human societies, from climate and landforms to cities and cultures. This program lets you choose between a standard degree and a co-op option, which includes paid work terms at organizations that use geographic knowledge. It suits people curious about how natural systems and people interact, and who want either a broad education or workplace experience alongside their studies. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth science | earth sciencegeography | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Géographie (4 ans)70–80%+
- Géographie physique et géomatique (4 ans – majeure)70–80%+
- Physical Geography and Geomatics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)70–80%+
- Chemical and Physical Sciences73–80%+
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.