3 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 | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 75 | — | 100 |
| What you study | ArchitectureBuildingDesign | ChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePhysics | AstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics |
| What it is | You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility. | You start your first year studying foundational science — chemistry, physics, and related subjects that prepare you for medicine or specialized science programs. Rather than declare a major immediately, you complete a broad first year, then choose your focus (like biochemistry, physics, or health sciences) once you understand the field better. This suits students who know they want science but aren't certain which direction yet, or who want flexibility before committing. | This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | Applied to directly | chemistryphysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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