Studying Earth Science in Ontario

Western University

Apply to Science (ES)

You choose earth science at the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.

You apply to the Faculty of Science (ES); the Department of Earth Sciences then offers Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science and Geology and Biology modules — note there is no module actually named 'Earth Sciences', and Planetary Science and Space Exploration exists only as a Minor. The Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience streams marked 'For Professional Registration' cover the requirements for licensure as a geoscientist. SES4U counts toward the ES admission requirement but is not required.

Queen's University

Apply to Science – Earth and Environmental Science (QSE)

You choose earth science during Plan Selection in May at the end of first year.

The plans are called Geological Sciences and Earth System Science — both verified in the Arts and Science listing — not "Earth Science", so searching that exact phrase returns nothing. Do not confuse these with Geological Engineering, a Smith Engineering discipline reached through the engineering common first year (QE) with Chemistry 4U and Physics 4U required. CODE CAVEAT: confirm QSE on OUAC.

McMaster University

Apply to Environmental and Earth Sciences Gateway

You choose earth science at the end of first year.

The Level 2 program is Honours Earth & Environmental Sciences. The Gateway gets you the required Level 1 courses; it does not reserve a seat, and McMaster states that meeting minimum grades does not guarantee admission to limited-enrolment Level 2 programs.

University of Toronto — St. George

Apply to Mathematical & Physical Sciences

You choose earth science at the end of first year.

Earth science here means Earth and Environmental Systems, plus the Geology/Geoscience/Geophysics programs — all under Mathematical & Physical Sciences, not Life Sciences. U of T lists MCV4U and SCH4U as required with SBI4U and SPH4U only recommended.

University of Toronto — Mississauga

Apply to Chemical & Physical Sciences

You choose earth science after first year (4.0 credits).

Earth Science, Environmental Geosciences and GeoSpatial Data Science all come through this category. Paleontology, oddly, is under Life Sciences (TML).

University of Toronto — Scarborough

Apply to Physical & Environmental Sciences (OUAC TSP)

You choose earth science end of first year, on ACORN.

UTSC has no program called geology; the equivalent is Environmental Geoscience under TSP, which is not in this dataset and which carries the requirements to become a licensed geoscientist. Grade 12 Biology, Physics, Advanced Functions and Calculus & Vectors all required; mid 70s.

University of Waterloo

Apply to Physical Sciences

You choose earth science you name Earth Sciences as your major when you apply to Physical Sciences.

"Apply to Physical Sciences and select Earth Sciences as your major." It is grouped with Chemistry and Physics, so it carries the full Science requirements — Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors and two sciences, low 80s — rather than anything geography-like. Geological Engineering is the engineering version and a separate application, and the Geoscience specialization inside Environmental Sciences (wse) is a third, different route to similar work.

University of Guelph

Apply to Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BS Env) (GEA)

You choose earth science on the application, among the Environmental Sciences majors.

Earth science at Guelph sits inside Environmental Sciences rather than the BSc. The relevant major is Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science.

Carleton University

Apply to Science - Honours (CT)

You choose earth science on the OUAC application, as your major inside the Bachelor of Science (CT, 78%). Carleton also offers a Science Gateway — Life Sciences or Physical Sciences — for students who want a BSc but have not picked a major.

Earth Sciences is a BSc major under CT; there is also a distinctive Earth Sciences in Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology major. Carleton's Honours BSc is a single OUAC code, CT, at 78%, covering 17 majors; you name the major on the application. CS is the 3-year non-honours BSc and CK is Science - Major. Undecided science applicants can choose the Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Gateway.

Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo

Apply to not offered at Laurier

Laurier has no earth science, geology or physical geography major. Geography (UZJ) is offered as a BA or BSc and covers the physical side; Environmental Science (under UZH) is the other science-side option.

Toronto Metropolitan University

Apply to not offered at TMU

TMU has no earth science or geology programme — nothing by that name appears among its 65 codes. Geographic Analysis (SAC, 70-75%) and Environmental and Urban Sustainability (SAS, 70-75%) are the nearest.

University of Windsor

Apply to Environmental Science/Environmental Studies (NLS)

You choose earth science on the application — Windsor has no earth science code; Environmental Science is the nearest.

Windsor has no earth science or geology programme. Environmental Science/Environmental Studies (NLS, 70% minimum) covers one code for both the BSc and BA versions.

Ontario Tech University

Apply to not offered at Ontario Tech

Ontario Tech has no earth science or geology programme. Environmental Biology (DSL) and Sustainability (DTB) are the nearest.

Nipissing University

Apply to Bachelor of Science (PS)

You choose earth science on the application or after — the Bachelor of Science (PS, 70% minimum) is a genuinely undeclared door, and you choose a major from the seven inside it.

Nipissing has no earth science major. Environmental and Physical Geography, chosen inside the Bachelor of Science, is the nearest. Nipissing admits to the Bachelor of Science as one OUAC code, PS, at a 70% minimum; the seven science majors are chosen inside it. Liberal Science (PLB) is the non-specialised version.

Algoma University

Apply to Geography (BA 4 year) (JBJ)

You choose earth science on the application — earth science sits inside Geography, Geology & Land Stewardship.

Algoma's programme is Geography, Geology & Land Stewardship, applied to through the Geography codes (JBJ 4-year, JAK 3-year, 65%+). It is a BA, not a BSc.

Trent University — Durham GTA

Apply to not offered at Trent Durham

Not at Durham; Environmental Geoscience (REG) is at the Peterborough campus.