2 programs, side by side
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 25 | 64 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeomatics EngineeringOthers in TechnologyPhysical Geography |
| What it is | Environmental Science combines the study of living systems and Earth's physical processes — like climate, water, and soil — to understand how natural environments work and respond to human activity. Unlike a program focused only on biology or only on geology, this degree integrates both to tackle real-world environmental problems. It suits students interested in conservation, resource management, or environmental consulting who want a broad scientific foundation rather than specialization in a single discipline. | You study how to collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using computers and data science tools — combining mapping technology, environmental science, and statistics. Unlike a pure geography or engineering program, this degree integrates spatial data analysis across multiple fields, preparing you to solve real-world problems in urban planning, climate research, or resource management. It suits people who want technical skills with a geographic or environmental focus and benefit from the co-op option to work in the field while studying. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | environmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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