2 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” | 74–76% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | MHF4USBI4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 85 | — |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences |
| 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. | 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 | earth scienceenvironmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster 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.
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
- Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Environmental Geoscience (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Climate and Environmental Change (Regular/Co-op)77–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
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.