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U of T (St. George)

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

OUAC TPG

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Trent (Durham)

Science and Business

OUAC ROO

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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid to high 80sNot publishedN/A83–87%Mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • MHF4U or MCV4U recommended
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published200100550
What you studyAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials ScienceAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomyAstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysicsAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isThis 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.This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries.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.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatisticsApplied to directlychemistryphysicsbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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