Faculty of Science


Honours Programs

The primary objective of every Honours program is to develop knowledge, appreciation and skills in the student's chosen Honours subject(s), while at the same time fostering a perspective on the relation of the Honours subject(s) to other disciplines. Honours programs require a minimum of 20 full-credit courses and are normally completed over a four-year period.

Honours BSc programs emphasize the interrelationships among the sciences, mathematics and computing, in addition to the intensive study of one or more specific subjects in this area. Honours BSc programs are available in:

Biology Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology and Chemistry Computing and Computer Electronics
Biology and Mathematics Computing and Computer Electronics and Business Administration •
Biology and Physical Geography Kinesiology and Physical Education ••
Biology and Psychology Mathematics
Chemistry Psychology
Chemistry and Business §

§ BBSc degree program
BSc and BBA double degree (co-op) program
•• Kinesiology and Physical Education is a program with limited and controlled enrolment. Students wishing this program must indicate this preference on the initial application to the University. It is not available as a second major.

Honours BA programs provide concentration in subjects in the social and natural sciences, as well as opportunities for students to become aware of the relation of their Honours subject(s) to other disciplines in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and elsewhere. Honours BA programs are available within the Faculty of Science in the following subjects:

Biology Kinesiology and Physical Education •
Mathematics Psychology
Mathematics with Finance and Accounting Option

• Kinesiology and Physical Education is a program with limited and controlled enrolment. Students wishing this program must indicate this preference on the initial application to the University. It is not available as a second major.



Faculty of Science
BSc and BA Programs

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