Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Pilot
Admission requirements
All applicants to Memorial University are evaluated for general admission. In recognizing the diversity of skillsets, learning styles, outlooks, and creativity of School of Music and School of Fine Arts applicants, these schools have developed a pilot admissions process to welcome students from a variety of backgrounds who do not meet the current general admission requirements.
Canadian applicants applying for the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music (for the fall 2025 through fall 2028 admissions cycles) will be automatically considered under a modified set of requirements for this program. Eligible applicants will still be evaluated based on the additional criteria (audition, interview, portfolio, etc.) for competitive entry into these programs.
In order to be considered for admission under this pilot, applicants will need to successfully complete their provincial high school graduation requirements with grade 12 level courses in the following subject groups:
- English
- Group A
- Group B
Approved courses by province/territory are listed below. Applicants will need an overall average of at least 70% in the courses that are used to fulfil the subject groups listed above, and a passing grade in each course.
Applicants who meet the pilot admission requirements will be offered early acceptance subject to the limitations of this pilot. Verified acceptance for applicants admitted under this pilot will be contingent on an offer of admission from the School of Fine Arts or School of Music and successfully meeting the pilot admission requirements when any in-progress high school courses are completed. Applicants who are not successful with their Fine Arts or Music application, and/or who do not meet the pilot admission requirements upon completion of their courses, will have their offers revoked.
Approved courses by province/territory
English:
Two credit hours in English 3201
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math 3200
- Math 3201
- Biology 3201
- Chemistry 3202
- Physics 3204
- Earth Systems 3209
- Social Studies 3201
- Sciences Humanities 3231
- Two credit hours at the 3000 level in Religious Studies, French or other MCL
- Art and Design 3202
- Applied Music 3206
- Ensemble Performance 3105
- Textiles 3101
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English 12
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math 12
- Advanced Math 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- Biology 12
- Chemistry 12
- Geology 12
- Physics 12
- Economics 12
- Géographie Planétaire 12
- Global Geography 12
- Global History 12
- Global Politics 12
- Philosophy 12
- Political Science 12
- Law 12
- Sociology 12 (Academic Level)
- Core French 12
- Integrated French 12
- Immersion FLA 12
- MCL 12
- Accounting 12
- Astronomy 12
- Communications Technology 12
- Drama 12
- Entrepreneurship 12
- Exercise Science 12
- Film and Video Production 12
- Music (Performance) 12
- Physical Education 12
- Leadership 12
- Visual Arts 12
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English 621
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Foundations of Math 621
- Pre-Calculus 621
- Calculus 611
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- Physics 621
- Advanced Political Studies 621
- Canadian history 621
- Contemporary World History 621
- Economics 621
- Geography 621
- Global Issues 621
- PEI History 621
- French Core 621
- Enhanced French 621
- French Immersion 621
- The Individual in Society 621
- Accounting Principles 621
- Agriscience 621
- Animal Science 621
- Art 621
- Computer Science 621
- Drama 621
- Housing 621
- Leadership 621
- Music 621
- Physical Education Leadership 621
- Oceanography 621
- Visual Arts 621
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English 121/122
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Foundations of Math 120
- Pre-Calculus Math A120 and B120
- Calculus 120
- Biology 121/122
- Chemistry 121/122
- Physics 121/122
- Canadian Geography 120
- Canadian History 122
- Economics 120
- Law 120
- Native Studies 120
- Political Science 120
- Sociology 120
- World Issues 120
- French 121/122
- French Immersion Language Arts 120
- Mandarin 120
- Latin 120
- Spanish 120
- Accounting 120
- Business Organization and Management 120
- Canadian Literature 120
- Computer Science 120
- Journalism 120
- Laboratory Tech Life Science 120
- Media Studies 120
- Music 120
- Nutrition for Healthy Eating 120
- Theatre Arts 120
- Visual Arts 120
- Dramatic Arts 120
- Arts 120
- World Music 120
French Language Stream
- Francais 12 (10411)
- Anglais 12 (22411)
- Mathematiques 12 (30411B, 30411C, or 30421C)
- Biologie 12 (53411 or 53421)
- Chimie 12 (52411)
- Physique 12 (51411 or 51421)
- Droit 12 (45411)
- Geographie 12 – Enjeux du Monde Contemporain (41411)
- Historie de L’Acadie 12 (42411)
- Institutions Politiques, Enconomiques et Juridiques 12 (43411)
- Initation a la Vie Economiquie 12 (44411)
- Espagnol 12 (23411/23421)
- Musique 12 (92411)
- Arts Visuals 12 (91411)
- Initation a L’Art Dramatique 12 (93411)
- Education Physique 12 (71411)
- Introduction aux Sciences de L’Activite Physique 12 (72411)
- Education Physique – Leadership 12 (71421)
- Compatibilite 12 (84411)
- Entrepreneuriat 12 (72411)
- Environmental Sciences (54411)
- Astronomy (55411)
- Statistics (31411)
- Arts Visuels ed Mediatiques 12 (94411)
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts (563)
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Technical and Scientific Math (506)
- Science Math (506)
- Chemistry (504)
- Physics (504)
- Ethics and Religion Culture (502)
- Contemporary World (504)
- French as a Second Language (504)
- Drama (504)
- Entrepreneurship (504)
- Physical Education and Health (502)
- Visual Arts (502)
- Music 502
- Dance 502
Group B:
Any two credits in Secondary V courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English (ENG4U), English (EAE4U)
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math of Data Management (MDM4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Biology (SBI4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Earth and Space (SES4U)
- Analysing Current Economic Issues (CIA4U)
- Canadian and International Law (CLN4U)
- Geographic Analysis (CGW4U)
- Canadian and World Politics (CPW4U)
- Canada: History, Identity, and Culture (CHI4U)
- Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)
- Classical Civilization (LVV4U)
- Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism (IDC4U)
- Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice (HSE4M)
- Families in Canada (HHS4U)
- Introduction to International Business (BBB4M)
- Issues in Human Growth and Development (HHG4M)
- Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context (NDW4M)
- Philosophy: Questions and Theories (HZT4U)
- Religious Education or Church and Culture (HRE4M)
- World Cultures (HSC4M)
- World History: The West and the World (CHY4U)
- Core French (FSF4U)
- Extended French (FEF4U)
- French Immersion (FIF4U)
- Dramatic Arts (ADA4M)
- Computer Science (ICS4U)
- Exercise Science (PSE4U)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U)
- Introduction to Kinesiology (PSK4U)
- Music – Advanced (AMI4M)
- Music – Vocal (AMV4M)
- Music – Percussion (AMP4M)
- Music – Repertoire (AMR4M)
- Music – Guitar (AMG4M)
- Nutrition and Health (HFA4U)
- Organizational Studies (BOH4M)
- Principles of Financial Accounting (BAT4M)
- Studies in Literature (ETS4U)
- Spatial Technologies in Action (CGO4M)
- The Environment Resource and Management (CGR4M)
- The World of Fashion (HNB4M)
- The Writer’s Craft (EWC4U)
- Visual Arts (AVI4M)
- Dance (ATC4M)
- Drawing and Painting (AWM4M)
- Ceramics (AWC4M)
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts 40S
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Applied Math 40S
- Pre-Calculus 40S
- Biology 40S
- Chemistry 40S
- Physics 40S
- Cinemas as a Witness to Modern History 40S
- Current Topics in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Studies 40S
- Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability 40S
- Law 40S
- Microeconomics AP 40S
- Western Civilization – Historical Review of its Development 40S
- World Geography – A Human Perspective 40S
- French 40S
- Music 40S
- Psychology 40S
- Visual Arts 40S
- Dance 40
- Dramatic Arts 40S
- Art 40S
- Choral Music 40S
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts 30 A and B
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Foundations of Math 30
- Pre-Calculus Math 30
- Calculus 30
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Earth Science 30
- Physics 30
- Economics 30
- Geography 30
- History 30
- Native Studies 30
- Social Studies 30
- French 30
- Band 30
- Choral 30
- Christian Ethics 30
- Computer Science 30
- Art 30
- Dance 30
- Drama 30
- Guitar 30
- Instrumental Jazz 30
- Studio Art 30
- Vocal Jazz 30
- Instrumental Jazz 30
- Mandarin 30
- Nëhiyawëwin 30
- Physical Education 30
- Psychology 30
- Visual Arts 30
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts 30-1
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math 30-1
- Math 30-2
- Math 31
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Applied Sociology 30
- International Politics 30
- Microeconomics 30
- Social Studies 30-1
- World Geography 30
- World Religions 30
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French 30
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Drama 30
- Music 30 (choral, instrumental or general)
- Physical Education 30
- Psychology 30
- Science 30
- Dance 30
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English of First Peoples 12, English Studies 12
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Foundations of Math 12
- Pre-Calculus Math 12
- Calculus 12
- Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Chemistry 12
- Geology 12
- Physics 12
- 20th Century World History 12
- Asian Studies 12
- BC First Peoples Studies 12
- Comparative Cultures 12
- Comparative World Religions 12
- Economics Theory 12
- Genocide Studies 12
- Human Geography 12
- Individual and Society 12
- Law Studies 12
- Philosophy 12
- Physical Geography 12
- Political Studies 12
- Social Justice 12
- Any grade 12-level Language Course
- Art 12
- Business Information Management 12
- Drama 12
- Entrepreneurship 12
- Foods and Nutrition 12
- Music 12 (choral, instrument, band)
- Physical Education 12
- Acting 12
- Art Foundations 12
- Dance 12
- Stagecraft 12
- Visual Arts 12
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts 30-1
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math 30-1
- Math 30-2
- Math 31
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Applied Sociology 30
- International Politics 30
- Microeconomics 30
- Social Studies 30-1
- World Geography 30
- World Religions 30
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French 30
- Art 30
- Choral Music 30
- Dance 30
- Drama 30
- Instrumental Music 30
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English Language Arts 30-1
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Math 30-1
- Math 30-2
- Math 31
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Applied Sociology 30
- International Politics 30
- Microeconomics 30
- Social Studies 30-1
- World Geography 30
- World Religions 30
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French 30
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Drama 30
- Music 30 (Choral, instrumental, or general)
- Physical Education 30
- Psychology 30
- Science 30
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements
English:
Two credit hours in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12
Group A:
Six credit hours from approved list:
- Foundations of Math 12
- Pre-Calculus Math 12
- Calculus 12
- Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Asian Studies 12
- BC First Peoples Studies 12
- Comparative Cultures 12
- Comparative World Religions 12
- Economics Theory 12
- Genocide Studies 12
- Human Geography 12
- Individual and Society 12
- Law Studies 12
- Philosophy 12
- Physical Geography 12
- Political Studies 12
- Social Justice 12
- And grade 12-level language course
- Art 12
- Business Information Management 12
- Drama 12
- Entrepreneurship 12
- Foods and Nutrition 12
- Music 12 (choral, instrument, band)
- Physical Education 12
- Acting 12
- Art Foundations 12
- Band 12
- Dance 12
- Stagecraft 12
- Visual Arts 12
Group B:
Any two credits in grade 12 courses that have not already been counted toward the admission requirements