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 | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| 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 | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 85 | — | 64 |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeomatics EngineeringHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeomatics EngineeringOthers in TechnologyPhysical Geography |
| What it is | This program introduces you to how Earth's physical systems — climate, geology, water — interact with human society and geography. You explore environmental challenges through both natural science and social perspectives, rather than focusing on just one. It suits students curious about environmental issues from multiple angles who want hands-on experience through co-op placements. | Geography is the study of Earth's physical systems — landforms, climate, water — and how humans interact with their environment and each other across space. You'll combine field research, data analysis using mapping technology, and social analysis to understand everything from urban development to environmental change. This program includes a co-op work term, giving you paid workplace experience alongside your studies. | You study how to collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using computers and data science tools — combining mapping technology, environmental science, and statistics. Unlike a pure geography or engineering program, this degree integrates spatial data analysis across multiple fields, preparing you to solve real-world problems in urban planning, climate research, or resource management. It suits people who want technical skills with a geographic or environmental focus and benefit from the co-op option to work in the field while studying. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth scienceenvironmental science | geography | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
- Environmental Geoscience (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Climate and Environmental Change (Regular/Co-op)77–80%+
- Environment, Resources and Sustainability (Regular/Co-op)77–80%+
- Geography and Environmental Management (Regular/Co-op)77–80%+
- Concurrent Bachelor of Education: Environmental and Urban Change (BEd)77–87%+
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.