Bachelor of science

Degree requirements

Bachelor of science degree students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours made up of the following components:

  • core program requirements
  • an approved concentration of courses known as a major
  • an approved concentration of courses known as a minor.
    (A minor is not required for interdisciplinary programs or for the bachelor of science in mathematics, physics or psychology. However, students in these programs may choose to complete a minor.)
  • electives

Core program requirements

  • One of:
    1. six credit hours in English courses;
    2. three credit hours in English and three credit hours in another language;
    3. six credit hours in critical reading and writing (CRW) courses, including at least three credit hours in English courses.
  • Six credit hours in mathematics or statistics courses.
  • Six credit hours in courses drawn from the following: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, Earth sciences, environmental science, ocean sciences or physics.
  • Six credit hours in courses drawn from the following: economics, environment and sustainability, geography or political science.

Majors

Science majors available at Grenfell Campus:

*The bachelor of science (psychology) degree follows the School of Arts and Social Science Core Requirements.

Minors

Science minors available at Grenfell Campus:

  • economics
  • environment and sustainability
  • environmental science
  • environmental science biology
  • environmental science chemistry
  • geography
  • mathematics
  • physics
  • science
Notes
  1. Year 1 of the bachelor of engineering is offered through the Grenfell Campus.