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 | 75–80%“75%; co-op 80%” | 70%“70% minimum average” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 340 |
| What you study | Interdisciplinary StudiesMathematicsPhysics | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences | AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology |
| What it is | You study physics and mathematics together as equal subjects rather than choosing one as your major. This combined degree lets you apply mathematical theory directly to physical problems, giving you a deeper understanding of how the two fields connect. The program suits students who are strong in both subjects and want to use advanced math to solve real-world physics questions, whether in research, engineering, or technology. | 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. | Physical & Environmental Sciences is a degree where you study the natural world through disciplines like physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and environmental science. You choose which areas to focus on based on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate study with paid work terms in science-related workplaces, giving you real experience alongside your classes. This program suits students who want to understand how Earth and space work and prefer hands-on learning combined with classroom study. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | earth scienceenvironmental science | biochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
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%+
- Chemical and Physical Sciences73–80%+
- Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Climate and Environmental Change (Regular/Co-op)77–80%+
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
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.