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Algoma

Geography (BA 4 year)

OUAC JBJ

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Brock

Earth Sciences

OUAC BX

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U of T (Mississauga)

Chemical and Physical Sciences

OUAC TMW

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)65%65%+73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4
  • Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See
  • U of T Scarborough's viewbook
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 5 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • 2 from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, or a second 4U Math
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Some areas also require additional prerequisites, such as SCH4U and/or SBI4U and/or SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published340150
What you studyAstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyGeologyHuman GeographyPhysical GeographyEnvironmental StudiesGeologyAstronomyChemistryGeologyHuman Geography
What it isPhysical & Environmental Sciences is a degree where you study the natural world through disciplines like physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and environmental science. You choose which areas to focus on based on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate study with paid work terms in science-related workplaces, giving you real experience alongside your classes. This program suits students who want to understand how Earth and space work and prefer hands-on learning combined with classroom study.A BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society.Earth Sciences is a study of rocks, minerals, Earth's structure, and environmental systems — how the planet works and how humans interact with it. The program includes a co-op work placement component, meaning you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at companies or organizations in geology and environmental fields. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in learning through hands-on experience in the workplace.You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysicsearth sciencegeographyearth sciencebiochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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