Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)
Related Subject Areas:
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Others in Physical Sciences
- Physical Geography
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Instruction language
- English
- OUAC code
- TSP
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science, BSc
- Experiential learning
- Co-op option available with this program
- Enrollment
- 340
- Grade range
- Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Subjects of Major Interest
A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.
For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.
Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:
- Applied Climatology
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Physics
- Environmental Science
- Natural Sciences & Environmental Management
- Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Physics & Astrophysics
- Undecided (Science)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- 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 for discipline prerequisites.
See Ontario high school course codes
Additional Admission Criteria
No Supplementary Application Form required.
Admission
Basic Requirements for Admission
All Ontario high school applicants are required to present six 4U/M courses, including 4U English, and all prerequisites.
A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required for:
- Management (Regular and Co-op)
- Co-op Management & International Business*
- Co-op International Development Studies
- Double Degree in Management & Finance and Statistics – Quantitative Finance Stream (Regular and Co-op)
- Music Industry & Technology
- Paramedicine
*Interview also required for consideration to Co-op Management & International Business. Students will be contacted to book an interview once the Supplementary Application Form has been reviewed.
Failed and Repeated Courses
While recognizing that there may be valid reasons to repeat a course, the University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a first attempt at each course. Appeals for special circumstances will be considered.
Timing and Process for Admission Decisions
Depending on the faculty, program of study, campus and your academic record, conditional offers of admission based on final 3U/M and interim or final 4U/M results will be made in monthly admission rounds, beginning in February. Offers will be made subject to space availability.
The minimum admission grade ranges required may vary annually depending on the competition for the available spaces. Particular attention will be paid to achievement in prerequisite courses.
All offers of admission are conditional upon final results and completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Applicants will be automatically considered for an alternative program choice at U of T Scarborough, if eligible.
