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McMaster

Environmental and Earth Sciences Gateway

OUAC MEE

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Algoma

Environmental Science (BSc 4 Year)

OUAC JES

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TMU

Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Co-op available)

OUAC SAS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%“Mid-80s”65%70–75%“70-75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 1 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • Applicants without Calculus & Vectors 4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended)
  • Two other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published85—55
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical GeographyEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesPhysical Geography
What it isThis 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.This is a four-year science degree focused on understanding natural systems and how human activity affects them. You study biology, chemistry, ecology, and earth science together rather than picking one specialty. It suits students who want a broad grounding in environmental problem-solving and are comfortable with lab work and field studies.This program combines the study of how cities and human communities interact with natural systems, drawing on environmental science, geography, and social perspectives. You'll examine urban planning, resource use, climate impacts, and sustainability solutions across both natural and human dimensions. The co-op option lets you work in government, nonprofits, or consulting firms while you study, which suits people who want practical experience alongside classroom learning.
The door tomajors you reach through itearth scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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