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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 70–75%“70-75%” | 70%“70% minimum average” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 85 | 55 | — |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers 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. | 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. | You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth scienceenvironmental science | environmental science | earth scienceenvironmental science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
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Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
- Géosciences environnementales (4 ans)75–80%+
- 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.