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” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
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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 | — | 450 |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| 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. | You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career. | Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth scienceenvironmental science | earth scienceenvironmental science | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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