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Full	York Physics & Astronomy (BSc, Co-op available) OUAC YSP ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor Civil Engineering OUAC NEB ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXH ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	74%“74% minimum average”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	MHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U +6 more on the program page	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4 Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See U of T Scarborough's viewbook +1 more on the program page	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	40	—	340	—
What you study	AstronomyPhysics	ArchitectureBuildingMaterials ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences	AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology	Environmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study the laws that govern how matter and energy behave, from subatomic particles to stars and galaxies. Physics focuses on fundamental forces and motion, while astronomy applies those principles to space objects and the universe. The co-op option lets you work in labs or observatories alongside your classroom learning, which suits students who want practical experience in research or want to explore whether a physics career fits them.	You study how to design, build, and maintain infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. Civil engineering differs from architecture because you focus on the structural and technical side — materials, safety, and how things work — rather than aesthetics and design. This program includes a co-op work term, so you'll get hands-on experience at engineering firms or construction sites alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who enjoy math and physics, like solving practical problems, and want to build things that serve communities.	You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through it	physics	Applied to directly	health sciences	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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