3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Ottawa Géographie physique et géomatique (4 ans – majeure) OUAC OOG ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSP ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AI ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–80%“70%; co-op 80%”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +3 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4 Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See U of T Scarborough's viewbook +1 more on the program page	Earth Science (Environmental Science): ENG4U, 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U Earth Science: ENG4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	340	—
What you study	GeologyHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysical Geography	AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study how Earth's physical systems work — landforms, climate, water, soil — and learn geomatics, the technology and methods used to map and analyse geographic data. This differs from human geography programs by focusing on natural processes rather than societies and cultures. It suits you if you want to understand environmental change and work with mapping software and spatial analysis tools, whether in research, conservation, or resource management.	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.	This program teaches you Earth's physical systems: rocks and minerals, landforms, weather patterns, soil, and water. You'll study how natural processes shape the planet and how humans interact with the environment through forestry, geology, and environmental management. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in careers protecting ecosystems or managing natural resources.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	biochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics	earth science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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