Your Degree

We understand that selecting courses for your timetable can be challenging. There are several resources available to help you complete your degree.

 

Degree Overview:

Before we get started, make sure you know which Science degree you have been admitted to.

Our Science degrees have changed and the programs in effect prior to Fall 2024 have been discontinued. Students enrolled in these programs must complete their degrees by April 2029.

Effective Fall 2024, our new degree structure was launched.  An overview of these changes are available here.   Note: The BSc/BEd Combined degree has not changed and remains available to students.

Science degrees in effect

Prior to September 2024:
September 2024 onward:

BSc General degree
*Discontinued, current students must graduate by Spring 2029

BSc Major degree *New curriculum

BSc Specialization degree
*Discontinued, current students must graduate by Spring 2029

BSc Honors degree *New curriculum

BSc Honors degree
*Discontinued, current students must graduate by Spring 2029

BSc/BEd Combined degree -  No change

Programs available Fall 2024 onward:

BSc Major

The new BSc Major allows you to choose from a larger list of Science majors along with an optional minor or double major. A breakdown of differences between the degrees is available in the FAQ and the degree requirements are available in the Science section of the calendar.

BSc Honors

This new version of the BSc Honors degree provides an optional minor in some subject areas, and the core and breadth requirements have been standardized across all degrees. A breakdown of differences between the degrees is available in the FAQ and the degree requirements are available in the Science section of the calendar.

BSc/BEd Requirements:

This five-year program is highly structured, and you should consult with an advisor at the start of each Fall/Winter. See the  BSc/BEd requirements, and consult  Education Chart 2 when choosing courses for your major and minor.

Programs offered prior to Fall 2024:

BSc General Requirements:

In the BSc General program you will major in a Science subject area of concentration and you may elect to minor in a  subject area from Science, Arts, Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, or Business.

Details outlining the degree requirements can be found  here.


BSc Honors and Specialization Requirements:

Each Honors and Specialization program has specific program requirements. Please see  Honors course selection or  Specialization course selection for details, and if you have questions about course selection contact your department advisor. 

Note: You MUST follow the program requirements from the year you were admitted into the program. You can change the calendar year in the top right corner.

Degree planning resources

There are 3 main resources to help you plan your courses and map out your degree.

  1. University Calendar

The university calendar is the main information source for your program curriculum, requirements and regulations.  It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all requirements for your degree so we recommend you review the calendar regularly.

Remember to refer to the correct University Calendar in effect for the year in which you were admitted to your program.

See the University Calendar Quick Start Guide for information on how to search and navigate the University Calendar.

  1. Your Academic Advisement Report (AAR)

The Academic Advisement Report is a tool that helps you track your program progress towards graduation. The report is available through  BearTracks and will help you understand the remaining program requirements and ensure that your course registration fulfills program requirements.

For details on the AAR and tips on how to use it see here.

  1. Science Program planning sheets are available to help you plan your degree

Academic Advising

Advising hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm and from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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