4 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 | 70%“70% minimum average” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 70–75%“70-75%” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 55 | — |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences | Environmental StudiesGeology | Environmental StudiesHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeologyMinerals TechnologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | 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. | Earth Sciences is a study of rocks, minerals, Earth's structure, and environmental systems — how the planet works and how humans interact with it. The program includes a co-op work placement component, meaning you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at companies or organizations in geology and environmental fields. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in learning through hands-on experience in the workplace. | 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 rocks, minerals, earth processes, and how the physical environment works. Geology sits at the overlap of physics, chemistry, and biology, focusing on how Earth's materials form, change, and interact. This program suits people curious about natural resources, environmental problems, or how the planet works at a fundamental level. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | earth scienceenvironmental science | earth science | environmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Lakehead 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.
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
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.