Science
Degrees
- B.Sc. (Honours)
- B.Sc. (General)
Admission Requirements
Honours Program
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses. The six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses must include Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics (Geometry and Discrete Mathematics is recommended). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Please see section below entitled “Specific Admission Requirements” for specific prerequisite courses required for Combined Honours in Chemistry and Physics, Combined Honours in Chemistry and Computer Science, Combined Honours in Mathematics and Physics, and Honours in Physics or in Applied Physics.
For Honours in Psychology, a Grade 12 U course in English is recommended.
For Honours in Environmental Science, a Grade 12U course in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
Advanced Standing
For entry to an Honours program after the completion of 5.0 included credits, a student must have a major CGPA of 5.50 or better, an overall CGPA of 4.50 or better and the recommendation of the Honours department or committee. A student beginning the final 10.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a major CGPA of 6.00 or better, an overall CGPA of 5.00 or better and the recommendation of the Honours department or committee. A student beginning the final 5.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a major CGPA of 6.50 or better and an overall CGPA of 5.00 or better, as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.
General Program
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses. The six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses must include Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics (Geometry and Discrete Mathematics is recommended). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Advanced Standing
For entry to a General program after the completion of 5.0 included credits, a student must have a major and core CGPA of 4.50 or better and an overall CGPA of 3.50 or better. A student beginning the final 5.0 credits towards a General degree must present a major and core CGPA of 5.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 4.00 or better, as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.
Specific Admission Requirements
Combined Honours in Chemistry and Physics
Students from Ontario high schools must have Grade 12 U Physics, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and Chemistry. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Entrance after first year and continuation at the end of first year in the program requires: Honours standing and a grade of C+ or better in each of PHYS 1001, PHYS 1002, and CHEM 1000.
Combined Honours in Chemistry and Computer Science
Students from Ontario high schools must have Grade 12 U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, and one of Grade 12 U Chemistry, Biology or Physics. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Combined Honours in Mathematics and Physics
Students from Ontario high schools must have Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics. They must also have one of Grade 12 U Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Honours in Physics or Applied Physics
Students from Ontario high schools must have Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Grade 12 U Physics. They must also have one of Grade 12 U Chemistry or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, or Grade 12 U Biology. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.
Co-op Option: Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Environmental Science, Applied Physics and Physics
1. Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
Applicants must:
- meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements;
- be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours program;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).
Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
2. Continuation Requirements for Students Previously Admitted to the Co-op Option and Admission to the Co-op option after beginning the program
Students in Good Standing in the Honours Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Environmental Science, Applied Physics and Physics program may apply for admission to the Co-operative Option, on completion of 5.0 or more credits at Carleton University. To be eligible for admission, a student must:
- be registered as a full-time student;
- have a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).
In addition, students whose first language is not English who are admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS or TOEFL assessments must take the Spoken English Test for Co-op students and attain a minimum score of 5.0.
Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the Co-op Program. Enrolment in the Co-operative option is limited.
Co-op Option: Biochemistry, Computational Biochemistry, Biology, Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Earth Sciences
1. Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
Applicants must:
- meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum;
- be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours program;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).
Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
2. Continuation Requirements for Students Previously Admitted to the Co-op Option and Admission to the Co-op option after beginning the program
Students in good standing in the Honours Biochemistry, Computational Biochemistry, Biology, Computational Biology, Biotechnology, and Earth Sciences program may apply for admission to the Co-operative Option, on completion of 5.0 or more credits at Carleton University. To be eligible for admission, a student must:
- be registered as a full-time student;
- have a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).
In addition, students whose first language is not English who are admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS or TOEFL assessments must take the Spoken English Test for Co-op students and attain a minimum score of 5.0.
Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the Co-op Program. Enrolment in the Co-operative option is limited.
Application for admission to all Co-operative options is through the Co-op Office web site and should be submitted before November 1, March 1, July 1, for May, September, January work terms, respectively.
