2007-2008 Undergraduate Calendar

Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Programs

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 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M 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).

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, and Combined Honours in Mathematics and Physics.

For all programs in Physics, Applied Physics, and combined programs with Physics, a Grade 12 U course in Physics is strongly recommended.

For Honours in Psychology, a 4U course in English is recommended.

For Honours in Environmental Science, a 4U 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 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M 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).

For the B.Sc. General in Physics, a Grade 12 U course in Physics is strongly recommended.

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 4U Physics, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and Chemistry.

Combined Honours in Chemistry and Computer Science

Students from Ontario high schools must have 4U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, and one of 4U Chemistry, Biology or Physics.

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 4U Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

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:

1. meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours program;
3. 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:

1. be registered as a full-time student;
2. have a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
3. 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, TOEFL or MELAB 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, Biotechnology, Earth Sciences

1. Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option

Applicants must:

1. meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours program;
3. 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:

1. be registered as a full-time student;
2. have a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
3. 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, TOEFL or MELAB 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.

Co-op Option: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology

1. Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option

Applicants must:

1. meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree stated above;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the program;
3. be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Meeting the above entrance requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. Enrolment in the co-op option may be limited at the discretion of the department.

2. Continuation Requirements for Students Previously Admitted to the Co-op Option and Admission to the Co-op option after beginning the program

Students may also apply to the co-op option once they have arrived at the University at the beginning of second year, provided they:

1. are registered as a full-time student in the program;
2. have an overall CGPA of 8.00 or better;
3. successfully completed all required first year courses before beginning the first work placement;
4. are eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements);
5. have obtained permission of the Co-op Faculty Advisor.

Students must be eligible for third-year standing when they return for a study term after their first work placement.

In addition, students whose first language is not English who are admitted to Carleton based on TOEFL or CAEL assessments must take the Spoken English Test for Co-op students and attain a minimum score of 5.0.

Meeting the above entrance requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. Enrolment in the co-op option may be limited at the discretion of the department.