Lassonde School of Engineering
Earth & Atmospheric Science
BScAt a Glance
Offered by
Lassonde School of Engineering
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BSc
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YSE (BSc)
About the Program
If you’re curious about storms, climate change and why the weather behaves the way it does, this program is for you. Atmospheric Science at Lassonde blends meteorology, climate science and data analytics so you can understand, model and forecast the atmosphere—from local severe weather to global climate trends.
From your first year you’ll work with real observations from York’s on-campus weather station and Meteorological Observation Tower, analyze radar and satellite data, and learn to turn global datasets into insights about local impacts such as air quality or tornado-producing storms.
Learning is hands-on and applied. Labs, field activities and forecasting simulations help you connect theory to practice, while small classes and close interaction with faculty give you personalized support. You’ll build a toolkit in numerical modeling, data analysis and scientific communication, and you can extend your experience through the York Atmospheric Science Club.
Requirements
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 74%.
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 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- 2-unit chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Grade 12 chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
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.
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.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
To gain admission to 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.
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.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- A-level chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , 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.
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.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Twelfth Year chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
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.
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.
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
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , 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.
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.
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
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%, calculated using the required courses below:
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Two additional 4U/M courses
If you are worried about your grades or have questions about any conditions on your offer, please email ask@lassondeschool.com as soon as possible.
OUAC code YSE
BSc
Requirements for admission:
BSc
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 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; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BSc
Requirements for admission:
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 74%.
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 74%.
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 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to 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.
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.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level chemistry
- Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
To gain admission to this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B3 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B3 average in the final year of senior studies.
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.
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 74%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Gain industry experience with paid work terms
Through Lassonde’s co-op program, co-op work terms begin after your second year, with students applying in year two. This makes first year an important time to build your academic foundation and technical skills.
With flexible 4, 8, or 12-month placements, you can tailor your experience to your goals while building in-demand skills, growing your network, and exploring what excites you most about your future career, all while being supported at every step.
Notable co-op employers:
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Canadian Space Agency
- The Weather Network
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Make your mark through undergraduate research
Expand your learning through research opportunities that allow you to collaborate with researchers and contribute to new discoveries. Develop your research expertise through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate Student Research Awards (), the Lassonde Undergraduate Research Award () and Research at York ().
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- meteorologist / operational forecaster
- atmospheric or climate scientist
- environmental or air quality consultant
- aviation / defence meteorology
- weather and climate data analyst
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