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First-Year Program Requirements: Faculty of Science (Milton)

The following information is part of Step 1: Program Requirements of the Course Registration Guide for first-year Faculty of Science students on the Milton campus. To view the remaining steps, consult the Course Registration Guide.

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Program Requirements by Major

The majority of Faculty of Science courses are 0.5 credit.

For all Faculty of Science single degree programs, you may elect to proceed on a reduced load (2.0 credits per term) or part-time load (less than 2.0 credits per term) and increase the number of terms of study to complete your full degree.

GPA-Based Progression

To progress from year one to year two in Computer Science and Psychology Honours programs, you require:

  • an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (C-) and
  • a cumulative GPA of at least 5.0 (C) in the honours subject courses.

Refer to the program section of the academic calendar for details on the specific progression and graduation requirements for your program.

Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE)

To register in MA100, MA102, MA103, or SC101, you must first complete the mandatory online Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) . Based on the results of the CPE, you may be required to complete MA102 before registering in MA103 or SC101 prior to registering in MA100.

Definitions

  • BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
  • BSc: Bachelor of Science (honours)
  • Combination-Only BA: A program that must be taken in combination with another BA program
  • An asterisk (*) denotes a course worth 1.0 credits

Course Load

To earn an Honours Degree, you will need to complete 20.0 credits:

  • 0.5 credit: Normally conducted over one term
  • 1.0 credit: Normally conducted over two terms

If you are studying part-time, you can take up to 1.5 credits per term. Full-time status is given to students who take 2.0 or 2.5 credits per term.

If you select 2.5 credits in the fall term and 2.5 credits in the winter term, you can complete an Honours Degree in four years.

Next Step: Choose Your Electives

Now that you've determined your program requirements, it's time to move to Step 2: Choose Your Electives to plan and select your electives.