2 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 | 77–80%“High 70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 5 | 40 |
| What you study | ChemistryEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical Geography | BuildingHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational Development |
| What it is | 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. | You study how cities and regions develop, grow, and change, combining geography, planning, politics, and social policy to understand urban and rural environments. This program emphasizes the interconnected nature of these topics rather than treating them as separate disciplines. Co-op work terms are available, letting you gain practical experience in planning offices, government agencies, or development organizations alongside your coursework. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | York University 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.
- Undeclared Major (BA)73–80%+
- Chemical and Physical Sciences73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BS [Env]) (co-op option)75–80%+
- Concurrent Education with Science – Junior/Intermediate75%+
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.