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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 78% | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | SCH4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMCV4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 250 | — | — | — |
| What you study | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | Materials ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences | Audiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental Studies | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue. | Physics is the study of how matter and energy behave — from tiny atoms to huge stars. At Brock, you'll combine classroom learning with paid work terms in labs, companies, or research facilities, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want hands-on skills and industry connections before graduating. | This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field. | This 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | chemistryearth sciencephysics | physics | biochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysics | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo |
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