4 programs, side by side

Full	Trent Environmental Geoscience OUAC REG ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor Environmental Science/Environmental Studies OUAC NLS ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AQ ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXH ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%	70%“70% minimum average”	70%	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USCH4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—	3 of CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Minimum 75% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% SCH4U MHF4U or MCV4U +1 more on the program page	Environmental Studies 70% minimum average ENG4U Environmental Science 70% minimum average +7 more on the program page	ENG4U 3 from CGO4M*, CGR4M*, CGU4M*, CGW4U*, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U *Only 1 Geography course can be used. 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.	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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	60	—	—	340
What you study	Environmental Studies	Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences	AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology
What it is	Environmental Geoscience is a program that combines the study of Earth's physical systems — rocks, minerals, water, atmosphere — with environmental problem-solving. It differs from pure geology by focusing specifically on how natural processes interact with human activities and environmental challenges. This program suits students interested in understanding natural systems and applying that knowledge to issues like contamination, resource management, and climate impacts.	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.	You study the science and management of forests, learning about tree biology, ecosystem health, soil, and sustainable harvesting practices. The co-op option lets you work for forestry companies or government agencies during your degree, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who want hands-on work with forests and ecosystems rather than purely classroom-based environmental study.	You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.
The door tomajors you reach through it	earth science	earth scienceenvironmental science	Applied to directly	health sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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