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	Waterloo Environmental Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WEE Remove	Queen's Concurrent Education/Science OUAC QF Remove	Queen's Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs OUAC QE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”	83–87%“Mid 80s”	87–90%“High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)	ENG4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U 2 additional 4U/M course	ENG4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	75	100	800
What you study	Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Studies	Astronomy Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science	Aerospace EngineeringChemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science
What it is	You study how to design systems and structures that protect the environment and manage natural resources — combining biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and earth science. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on water treatment, waste management, air quality, and land remediation. It suits students who want to solve real environmental problems with engineering tools and are willing to do mandatory work terms alongside their studies.	This program combines science study with teacher education, so you earn qualifications to teach science in secondary school while completing your degree. Unlike a regular science degree followed by teacher training, you work toward both goals at the same time, with coursework in science disciplines alongside education theory and practice teaching. It suits students who know they want to teach and want to study science deeply rather than broadly.	Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	None published by average
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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