Sciences (BSc)

The BSc Sciences degree program is a program for students interested in creating their own customized program of study in the Sciences. A BSc Sciences degree will carry no major or area of concentration. This program allows students to pursue courses in multiple scientific disciplines without the restrictions that accompany degree programs with specified majors. This program provides an opportunity to develop a personalized study plan to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further undergraduate or postgraduate studies or careers.

This BSc Sciences program also provides an alternative pathway to major programs for students not initially qualified at the time of admission to the University. Students may choose to apply to a major program after the second year. Students should be aware that in transferring to another program, course prerequisites may be enforced.

The requirement for graduation with a BSc Sciences (Pass) is a minimum 60 percent average in all qualifying credits (see program note 1) taken from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and a minimum of 60 percent overall average on completion of program requirements. The requirement for graduation with a BSc Sciences (Honours) is a minimum 70 percent average in all qualifying credits taken from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and a minimum 60 percent overall average on completion of program requirements.

Students electing to pursue the BSc Sciences program should develop a program plan in consultation with an Academic Advisor in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.

Program Notes

1. The majority of credits earned must be eligible for major credit in programs offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. The following courses may only be counted as elective credits: ASTR 1P01 , ASTR 1P02 , BIOL 1P23, BIOL 1P24 , BIOL 1P27, BIOL 1P28, BIOL 1P30 , CHEM 1P00  , ERSC 1P92 , ERSC 1P94 , MATH 1P20 , MATH 1P70 , NEUR 1P01 , SCIS 1P50 , SCIS 1P51  and SCIS 1P52 . 
2. It is recommended that students take one Humanities context credit, one Social Sciences context credit, and three credits from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science in Year 1 (refer to program note 1). 
3. FMSC 1P00  is required for all year one students. 
4. For the Pass degree, a student may select a maximum of five credits from any combination of Applied Health Sciences, Business and Education courses (including courses cross listed with those faculties.) 
5. For the Honours degree, a student may select a maximum of seven credits from any combination of Applied Health Sciences, Business and Education courses (including courses cross listed with those faculties.) 
6. Students may choose up to two minors in the pass degree and up to three minors in the Honours degree. 
7. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.

In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.

In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 or 15 credits may be taken.