Bachelor of Science

Turn your curiosity into a career

Join one of Canada’s leading science institutions! Earn your Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 30+ major options, hands-on paid research, and top-tier labs—all at some of the most affordable tuition rates in Canada.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Campuses: St. John's Faculty: Science
Length: Four years
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Proven excellence

Memorial University graphic: #1 in Atlantic Canada for Computer Science, Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, with students walking on campus. Memorial University graphic: #8 in Canada for Physical Science, Times Higher Education 2026 rankings, with three students sitting outside.

30+ major options. Infinite possibilities.

Whether you want to explore deep ocean ecosystems, decode genetic data, build AI software, or prepare for medical school, our B.Sc. program will expose you to the modern tools and techniques scientists use to discover, analyze, interpret and make predictions about subjects as small as sub-atomic particles and as large as the universe.

Majors

Students are encouraged to choose their major after finishing their first year of study.

* co-op available

Minors

An optional minor can be chosen from the following disciplines:

A minor may also be chosen in:

Students who wish to declare more than one major should consult the joint program options listed in the links above. If no joint option exists, students can complete a double major by fulfilling all the requirements of two individual majors. 

Study science (and get paid for it)

Our bachelor of science program is intended to train students and often provides research/industry opportunities through:

  • Paid work terms and co-op – Graduate with up to a year of practical job experience on your resume.
  • On-campus jobs (MUCEP & ISWEP) – Flexible paid roles tailored around your class schedule.
  • Undergraduate Research Awards (SURA) – Get funded to work in labs alongside leading scientists as early as your first or second year.

Why Memorial?

World-class education. Unbeatable location. Affordable tuition.

Located in Canada's most easternly province, Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial is home to a student community of 17,000 students strong across multiple campuses offering more than 300 program options at some of the most affordable tuition rates in Canada. Our location offers a unique experience right outside your classroom door. Surrounded by the ocean, rich geological formations, and vibrant coastal ecosystems—it's like having a living laboratory right outside your classroom door. Earn a globally recognized science degree from a university ranked among the top 8 in Canada for physical sciences and the top 3% worldwide.

Admission requirements

Intake:
Fall, winter or spring semesters		 Application deadline:
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by:
 - March 1 for fall admission
 - October 1 for winter admission
 - February 1 for spring admission

You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Science by indicating bachelor of science in the appropriate place on the undergraduate application for admission.

Direct entry into the faculty is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.

Entry into a specific major normally requires the completion of at least 10 three-credit courses at the university level. Some majors are competitive for a limited number of placements. Upon completion of the required courses, normally at the end of your first year, you can apply for a major. Further details are available on the major pages listed above.