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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.

	Ottawa Géologie-physique (4 ans) OUAC OZX Remove	Windsor Environmental Science/Environmental Studies OUAC NLS Remove	Lakehead Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AI Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	70%“70% minimum average”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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	Environmental Studies 70% minimum average ENG4U Environmental Science 70% minimum average +7 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	No	No
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	—	—	—
What you study	Geology Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Geography Physics	Environmental Studies Geology Human Geography Others in Physical Sciences	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeology Others in Physical Sciences
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.	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.	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	earth science environmental science	earth science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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