Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science Program

The Bachelor of Science degree is offered as either a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Honours). Both require the completion of 120 units (equivalent to 40 courses) and normally four years of full-time study (10 courses per year).

Program Structure

• The program is housed in the Faculty of Science.
• Students can choose from various majors, specializations, and concentrations offered by the Faculty of Science.

Courses Required in the First Year

• Fall semester:
  • Biology 211
  • Mathematics 249 or 265
• Either fall or winter semester:
  • Chemistry 201
  • Chemistry 203
  • Non-Science Option1
  • Non-Science Option1
  • Non-Major Field Option2
  • Science Breadth*
  • Science Breadth*
• Winter semester:
  • Biology 213

1. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than the Faculty of Science, excluding courses in Table 1.
2. A Non-Major Field Option is any option NOT in the field of Biological Sciences.

Science Breadth Options

• Science Breadth is met by 6 units of courses from Table 2, including:
  • Computer Science 217 (Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I)
  • Computer Science 219 (Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies II)
  • Data Science 201 (Thinking with Data)
  • DATA 211 (Programming with Data)
  • ENSC 201 (Introduction to Environmental Science)
  • ESCI 201 (Introduction to Energy Science)
  • ERTH 210 (Welcome to Earth)
  • ERTH 301 (Geology of the Mountain Regions of Western Canada)
  • ERTH 307 (Geological History of Life)
  • ERTH 308 (Geology and Human Health)
  • ERTH 375 (Natural Disasters and Critical Earth Phenomena)
  • ERTH 350 (Climate, Evolution, and Deep Time)
  • Mathematics 211 (Linear Methods I)
  • Mathematics 267 (University Calculus II)
  • PHYS 211 or 221 (Mechanics)
  • PHYS 223 (Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics)
  • SCIE 331 (Scientific Explorations)

Enhancing the Bachelor of Science Program

• Science Internship Program: Gain valuable work experience in the industry before graduating.
• International Study Opportunities: Experience different cultures, gain a better understanding of world issues, and travel while earning credit towards the degree.
• Community Service-Learning: Combine classroom learning with volunteer work that achieves community goals.
• Arts and Science Honours Academy: A unique program that combines collaborative study, global opportunities, and academic challenge.

Additional Information

• Students who received International Baccalaureate credit or Advanced Placement credit may be eligible to use it in their degree program, depending on the program and course applicability.
• Students can view their transfer credit by logging in to their online Student Centre and contact the academic advisor in their Faculty for advice on how the credit applies to their degree.