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	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	Brock Physics OUAC BJP Remove	Waterloo Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WPS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	SCH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U Strongly recommended subjects: ENG4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	250
What you study	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Materials Science Others in Physical Sciences	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Materials Science
What it is	This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.	Physics is the study of how matter and energy behave — from tiny atoms to huge stars. At Brock, you'll combine classroom learning with paid work terms in labs, companies, or research facilities, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want hands-on skills and industry connections before graduating.	Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry physics	physics	chemistry earth science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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