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Waterloo

Environmental Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WSE

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Lakehead

Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%“Low 80s”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • 3 of CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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
  • ENG4U
  • 3 from CGO4M*, CGR4M*, CGU4M*, CGW4U*, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, and SPH4U.
  • *Only 1 Geography course can be used.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published35—
What you studyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesGeologyPhysical GeographyEnvironmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isEnvironmental Sciences is a degree combining biology, geology, chemistry, and geography to understand how natural systems work and respond to human activity. The co-op version requires you to complete paid work terms at environmental organizations or research facilities alongside your studies, giving you real-world experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on learning and prefer to test career directions in the field rather than only in classrooms.Environmental Management teaches you how to assess and solve real-world environmental problems — like water quality, habitat loss, and land use — by combining biology, geology, geography, and forestry. Unlike a pure science degree, it focuses on the practical side: working with communities, governments, and organizations to manage natural resources and protect ecosystems. It suits students who want hands-on environmental work and are willing to take co-op placements where you'll apply what you learn on actual projects.
The door tomajors you reach through itenvironmental scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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