Earth & Atmospheric Science
Pursue Undergraduate Program in
Earth & Atmospheric Science
In Atmospheric Science you'll study the processes driving severe weather and global climate change and learn how to forecast weather. In Space Science you'll explore planetary environments with professors who are participating in international space missions. In Geomatics Science you'll study Earth's gravity field, satellite geodesy and surveying. Enhance your degree with a certificate in GIS & Remote Sensing or a Certificate in Meteorology. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to take on a wide variety of important and challenging careers in government and industry.
What You’ll Learn
Atmospheric Science explores meteorology from the turbulent micro scale to the large synoptic scale weather systems. In our program, you will learn how we use computer models to forecast the weather and will develop a deeper understanding of the processes that drive severe weather, climate and climate change. You can top off your degree with a Certificate in Meteorology.
In Geomatics Science (formerly Earth Science), you will study about modern geophysics, Earth’s gravity field, satellite geodesy, reference systems, plus surveying and mapping with emphasis in the areas of geospatial science and applications. Our program provides you the knowledge and skills to work with terrestrial, aerial and space observing platforms. Add depth to your degree with a certificate in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
Space Science explores the near Earth space environment as well as other planets. You will learn how to investigate and establish new satellite programs for optical aeronomy, dynamics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere and monitoring the recovering ozone layer.
Some Courses You'll Take
Geophysics and Space Science
Cloud Physics and Radar Meteorology
Numerical Weather Prediction
Climate and Climate Change
Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Global Positioning Systems
Image Processing for Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
Space Mission Design
Career Paths Include
Meteorologist
Geodesist
GIS Analyst
Cadastral Land Surveyor
Earth/Atmospheric Scientist
Note: Many students combine a degree in Earth & Atmospheric Science with a certificate in Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing or a certificate Meteorology (the only undergraduate Meteorology program in Ontario).
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Program Details
Offered By
Lassonde School of Engineering
Degrees Offered
BSc
Fall Entry
Yes
Winter Entry
Yes
Summer Entry
Yes
Ways to Study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Possible Career Paths
- meteorologist
- geodesist
- atmospheric scientist
- GIS analyst
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsLassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Baccalauréat Français
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 12 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 12 is required. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Bachillerato
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level chemistry
CAPE
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit chemistry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 1 and 2
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Chinese High School
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Grade 12 chemistry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 80% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 80% on all academic courses. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
To be considered for this program, minimum 4.25 or 75% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.25 or 75% average in the final year of senior studies. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- A-level chemistry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Hong Kong
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Twelfth Year chemistry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.3/5.0 required.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.3/5.0 required. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
International Baccalaureate
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Standard or higher-level chemistry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII chemistry
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 40S
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 121 or 122
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 3202
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- SCH4U
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
OUAC code YSE
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
To be considered a mature student, you must:
Be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University
Have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years or have returned to upgrade after a two year absence
Have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college
Have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments
Requirements for admission:
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 611 or 621
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Grade 12 Chemistry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
United States High School
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To be considered for this program, minimum B+ (3.3) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B+ (3.3) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
To be considered for this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B3 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.25 or 75% average in the final year of senior studies. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Lassonde School of Engineering
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Chemistry 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
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