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	Ottawa Géologie-physique (4 ans) OUAC OZX Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	Queen's Earth and Environmental Science Pathway OUAC QSE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	74–76%	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics. +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	ENG4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
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)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Geology Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Geography Physics	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Chemistry
What it is	You study the structure, composition, and processes of the Earth's rocky layers and landscapes, combining geology with physics and geography. Physical geology focuses on how rocks form, break down, and move, rather than on finding mineral deposits or fossils. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms with industry or research employers alongside your studies, giving you real experience in the field.	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.	You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	earth science environmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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