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3 programs, side by side

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Windsor

Environmental Science/Environmental Studies

OUAC NLS

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Algoma

Environmental Science (BSc 4 Year)

OUAC JES

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Lakehead

Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%“70% minimum average”65%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
  • 3 of CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Environmental Studies
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • Environmental Science
  • 70% minimum average
  • +7 more on the program page
  • 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
  • ENG4U
  • 3 from CGO4M*, CGR4M*, CGU4M*, CGW4U*, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, and SPH4U.
  • *Only 1 Geography course can be used.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc——
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isYou 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.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.Environmental Management teaches you how to assess and solve real-world environmental problems — like water quality, habitat loss, and land use — by combining biology, geology, geography, and forestry. Unlike a pure science degree, it focuses on the practical side: working with communities, governments, and organizations to manage natural resources and protect ecosystems. It suits students who want hands-on environmental work and are willing to take co-op placements where you'll apply what you learn on actual projects.
The door tomajors you reach through itearth scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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