3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 70%“70% minimum average” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 5 |
| What you study | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences | ChemistryEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography |
| 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. | 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 how Earth's climate and environment work, using chemistry, physics, and geography to understand weather systems, ecosystems, and human impacts. This program combines natural science with social geography, so you examine both the physical causes of environmental change and how people and communities respond to it. It suits students curious about climate science who want hands-on experience through co-op placements alongside their coursework. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics | earth scienceenvironmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Chemical and Physical Sciences73–80%+
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
- Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway80–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.