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Full	Trent Physics OUAC RPY ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Physics OUAC BJP ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor Civil Engineering OUAC NEB ☆ Add to planRemove	York Earth & Atmospheric Science (BSc - Co-op available) OUAC YSE ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	74%“74% minimum average”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	SCH4U	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M courses ENG4U (with a minimum of 60%) Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% +2 more on the program page	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	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	—	—	25
What you study	—	Materials ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences	ArchitectureBuildingMaterials ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences	Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study the science of matter, energy, forces, and motion — how things work at every scale, from tiny atoms to galaxies. Physics at Trent gives you a grounding in theory through lectures and labs, preparing you for further study or work in fields like engineering, environmental science, or research. It suits people who are curious about how the natural world operates and comfortable with mathematics.	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.	You study how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. Civil engineering differs from architecture because you focus on the structural and technical side — materials, safety, and how things work — rather than aesthetics and design. This program includes a co-op work term, so you'll get hands-on experience at engineering firms or construction sites alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who enjoy math and physics, like solving practical problems, and want to build things that serve communities.	You study how Earth's systems work — its atmosphere, weather, climate, oceans, geology, and space — using physics, chemistry, and math. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your courses, giving you real experience in research labs or environmental organizations. It suits people curious about how the planet functions and wanting to test their skills in the field before deciding on a career.
The door tomajors you reach through it	physics	physics	Applied to directly	earth science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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