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	Windsor Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) OUAC NFB Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	Waterloo Honours Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%“75% minimum average”	74–76%	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	75% minimum average ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70% SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U is recommended +3 more on the program page	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	130
What you study	Architecture Design Fine Art Materials Science	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Biology Chemistry Materials Science Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
What it is	This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.	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.	This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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