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 | 73–80%“Mid to high-70s” | 70%“70% minimum average” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering Science, BESc, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES |
| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | — |
| What you study | Human GeographyPhysical Geography | Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences | Environmental StudiesFacilities ManagementGeologyHuman Geography |
| 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. | You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis. | You study how human activity shapes the natural world and how landscapes, climate, and ecosystems affect people and cities. The program offers multiple routes depending on your interests: a general arts degree, a combined arts and sciences track, an engineering focus for environmental systems, or a specialized environmental studies degree. It suits students curious about climate change, resource management, urban planning, or environmental policy who want both scientific and human perspectives. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | geography | earth scienceenvironmental science | geography |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Windsor 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 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%+
- Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Forestry (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
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.