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Full	U of T (St. George) Mathematical & Physical Sciences OUAC TPG ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Engineering OUAC EE ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WPS ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway OUAC MPS ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	83–87%“Mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U	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	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application. Access the Casper assessment Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published	—	850	250	100
What you study	AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science	Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering	AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science	AstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics
What it is	This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path.	Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	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.	This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics	engineeringsoftware engineering	chemistryearth sciencephysics	chemistryphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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