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Full	York Earth & Atmospheric Science (BSc - Co-op available) OUAC YSE Remove	Algoma Geography (BA 4 year) OUAC JBJ Remove	U of T (Mississauga) Chemical and Physical Sciences OUAC TMW Remove	Lakehead Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC AU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	65%“65%+”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U +7 more on the program page	ENG4U 5 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	ENG4U MHF4U Some areas also require additional prerequisites, such as SCH4U and/or SBI4U and/or SPH4U Alternative Offers Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.	Geography (Arts): ENG4U Geography (Arts & Sciences): ENG4U Geography (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U Geography (Environmental Studies): ENG4U Geography (Science): ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering Science, BESc, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES
First-year intakewhere published	25	—	150	—
What you study	Others in Physical Sciences	Geology Human Geography Physical Geography	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Human Geography	Environmental StudiesFacilities ManagementGeology Human Geography
What it is	You study how Earth's systems work — its atmosphere, weather, climate, oceans, geology, and space — using physics, chemistry, and math. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your courses, giving you real experience in research labs or environmental organizations. It suits people curious about how the planet functions and wanting to test their skills in the field before deciding on a career.	A BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society.	You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements.	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	earth science	earth science geography	biochemistry chemistry earth science environmental science physics	geography
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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