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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid to high-70s” | 70% | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | — |
| What you study | Human GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences | Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | You study both human geography — how people organize societies, economies, and cultures across regions — and physical geography, which covers landforms, climate systems, and natural environments. This program includes a co-op option, meaning you can complete paid work terms with employers in government, nonprofits, or environmental organizations alongside your coursework. It suits students interested in understanding global issues from multiple angles, whether through social, economic, or environmental lenses. | 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. | You study the science and management of forests, learning about tree biology, ecosystem health, soil, and sustainable harvesting practices. The co-op option lets you work for forestry companies or government agencies during your degree, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who want hands-on work with forests and ecosystems rather than purely classroom-based environmental study. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | geography | environmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Co-op available)70–75%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.