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Physical and Environmental Sciences

University of Toronto · Scarborough

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish70% min.
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • Provide proof of English proficiency if required.
  • Biology, Physics or both may be required depending on your intended discipline.
  • Chemistry (SCH4U) is recommended for several disciplines.
U of T Scarborough · Environmental Science admissions and first-year courses
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 regular and co-op entry under OUAC code TSP.

U of T Scarborough · Fall 2027 application and document dates
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Secondary and postsecondary academic records
    • Disclose all attempted secondary and postsecondary studies. Current full-time Ontario high school grades must arrive through OUAC; do not upload unsolicited Ontario transcripts. Applicants who completed Grade 11 elsewhere must also provide those results. Your portal lists the documents needed for your background.
    U of T required application documentsU of T required application documents
  4. Step 4Translations for documents outside English or French
    • If your academic documents are in another language, submit notarized translations with the original records.
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  5. Step 5Select Scarborough and OUAC code TSP.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Activate your JOINid when you receive U of T’s acknowledgment.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Submit the required documents shown in JOIN U of T.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Biology-based disciplines

Applicants considering Environmental Science, Global Environmental Change or Biochemistry

  • Present Grade 12 Biology alongside Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors.
  • Chemistry and Physics are recommended for these options.
U of T · 2027–28 domestic admissions bulletin, Scarborough
Physics-based disciplines

Applicants considering Chemistry and the physical science options

  • Chemistry, Applied Climatology, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Environmental Physics, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Physics and Astrophysics list Grade 12 Physics.
  • Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience and Medicinal and Biological Chemistry list both Biology and Physics.
U of T · 2027–28 domestic admissions bulletin, Scarborough

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 at Scarborough, at least 6.0 at the C or D level, and at least 1.0 at the D level.
  • Choose a later programme of study after first year. Published requirements depend on the discipline.
  • The Environmental Science Major has 8.5 programme credits including 4.0 first-year credits, 2.5 second-year credits and 2.0 upper-year credits.
ReferencesUTSC Academic Calendar · Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTSC Academic Calendar · Environmental Science programmesUTSC Academic Calendar · Chemistry programmes
Grades and academic standing
  • Complete at least 0.5 credit in each of the five breadth areas and meet the 1.85 cumulative GPA requirement.
  • Complete one Specialist, two Majors, or a Major and two Minors, with at least 12.0 distinct credits. Individual programmes can require a higher GPA.
ReferencesUTSC Academic Calendar · Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTSC Academic Calendar · Environmental Science programmesUTSC Academic Calendar · Chemistry programmes

Program facts

Entering average~Mid 70s regular · High 70s co-op

Approximate Fall 2027 category guidance for the regular and co-op options.

U of T · 2027–28 domestic admissions bulletin, ScarboroughU of T · 2027–28 domestic admissions bulletin, Scarborough
Co-opOptional paid co-op

U of T publishes paid co-op examples for Environmental Science. Co-op availability varies by selected programme.

University work-study information
U of T Scarborough · Environmental Science admissions and first-year coursesCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

TSP is the first-year application choice. The listed options are later programmes of study.

Biochemistry

HBSc

Study the chemical reactions and structures involved in biological systems.

Published requirements

Courses

Verified courses for selected programmes of study. The first-year plan depends on the option chosen.

First-year example · Environmental Science11 listed

Choose one course in each of the Calculus I, Calculus II and Physics I groups. This is the Environmental Science Major plan.

  • BIOA01H3Life on Earth: Unifying Principles0.5 credits

    Cells, genetics, evolution and microorganisms.

  • BIOA02H3Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions0.5 credits

    Organism physiology, population biology and biodiversity.

  • CHMA10H3Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding0.5 credits

    Atomic structure, chemical bonds and reactions.

  • CHMA11H3Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms0.5 credits

    Equilibrium, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.

  • EESA06H3Introduction to Planet Earth0.5 credits
  • MATA29H3Calculus I for the Life Sciences0.5 credits
  • MATA30H3Calculus I for Physical Sciences0.5 credits
  • MATA35H3Calculus II for Biological Sciences0.5 credits
  • MATA36H3Calculus II for Physical Sciences0.5 credits
  • PHYA10H3Physics I for the Physical Sciences0.5 credits
  • PHYA11H3Physics I for the Life Sciences0.5 credits
UTSC Academic Calendar · Environmental Science programmes
First-year additions · Chemistry2 listed

Chemistry uses calculus and physics for physical sciences. Choose CHMA11H3 or CHMA12H3 after introductory chemistry.

  • CHMA12H3Advanced General Chemistry0.5 credits
  • PHYA21H3Physics II for the Physical Sciences0.5 credits
U of T Scarborough · Chemistry admissions and first-year courses
Study routes

TSP is the first-year application choice. The listed options are later programmes of study.

  • Applied Climatology
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Natural Sciences and Environmental Management
Study locations

Careers

  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental planner
  • Natural resources education coordinator

Published employers

3
  • Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Bayer
Published employersU of T Scarborough · Environmental Science admissions and first-year courses
Scope and qualifications

Environmental Science examples for this first-year category.

Costs

Physical and Environmental Sciences · First year

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Fall + winter · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition and standard fees$8,568.64
Books and supplies$1,000–$2,000
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$9,568.64–$10,568.64

2026–27 rates. Co-op and course-specific fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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