Climate and Environmental Change admission requirements for Ontario high school students
Program requirements
- English 4U (ENG4U) -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Any Grade 12 U Mathematics -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Chemistry 4U or Physics 4U
Admission average
- High 70s
- Learn how we calculate your admission average.
Recommended high school courses
These courses are helpful background for your studies; however, it will not impact your likelihood of admission if you choose not to take them.
- One or more Grade 12 U or M Geography courses strongly recommended (e.g., World Issues: A Geographic Analysis) Biology or Earth and Space Science
General requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses.
- Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. The range listed above is based on previous years.
Notes
You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have not been in an English language school system.Next steps
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