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	Laurier (Waterloo) Environmental Science (BSc) and Studies (BA) OUAC UZH Remove	Lakehead Water Science (Thunder Bay) OUAC AAR Remove	Waterloo Science and Financial Management (Co-op Only) OUAC WSA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70%	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	3 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 70% Chemistry at 60% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U 3 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	30
What you study	Environmental Studies Physical Geography	Biological Sciences Environmental Studies Others in Physical SciencesOthers in Technology	Accounting Biological Sciences Biology Chemistry
What it is	Environmental Science and Studies combines the study of natural systems, human behaviour, and environmental problems. The BSc focuses on the physical and biological side — climate, ecosystems, water and soil — while the BA emphasizes policy, society, and how people respond to environmental challenges. Both offer optional co-op work terms, letting you apply what you learn in real environmental organizations.	Water Science combines biology, chemistry, physics, and geography to study how water systems work and how to protect them. You'll examine lakes, rivers, and groundwater from ecological and physical angles rather than focusing only on engineering solutions. This program suits students interested in environmental problems who want a science-based approach grounded in both living systems and earth processes.	You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	environmental science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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