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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXH | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75% | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 70% | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | 340 | — | 250 |
| What you study | Environmental Studies | AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| 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 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. | 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. | 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 | earth science | health sciences | Applied to directly | chemistryearth sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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