Undergraduate Degree Requirements for Nova Scotia Applicants
General Requirements
Undergraduate degree program applicants from Nova Scotia must present the following:
- High School Diploma
- 5 academic courses at the Grade 12 academic level including the required courses for your chosen degree, as outlined below
- The bachelor degree requirements for your chosen degree, as outlined below
View approved grade 12 courses for Nova Scotia students, or scroll down the page.
Things to remember:
- Estimated cutoff ranges are based on admission averages from previous years and are provided as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the space available in the program. Having an average within this range does not guarantee admission.
- Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges. Students not admissible to co-op will be automatically considered for the regular program.
- Majors with a single asterisk * indicates that the program is offered with and without co-op.
Admission Requirements by Program - Nova Scotia Students
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 1 academic math (Math 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12)
- Biology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 1 academic math (Math 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12)
- 1 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12
- 2 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Students applying to either Child Studies or Family Studies and Human Development: Biology 12 is recommended.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 79-84% (Child Studies)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Classical studies
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy*
- Culture and Technology Studies*
- Economics*
- English
- Environmental Governance*
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics*
- French Studies
- Geography*
- History*
- International Development Studies*
- Justice and Legal Studies*
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
Economics and Mathematical Economics
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 3 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Other majors
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 4 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Completion of Pre-Calculus 12 is highly recommended for Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; this major requires knowledge in math. A grade academic level math course is recommended for students pursuing other social science majors.
- Students not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies. Students not admitted to Psychology will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 80-85% (Creative Writing)
- 80-86% (Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Psychology)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 Arts or Social Studies course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-83%
Majors
- Environmental Management*
- Equine Management*
Required Courses
Environmental Management
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Biology 12
- 3 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Equine Management
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 1 Grade 12 Math (Math 12- academic, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12)
- Biology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 13 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Students interested in Environmental Management are strongly recommended to take a academic level math and chemistry.
- Applicants to Environmental Management who lack chemistry will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
75-80%
Majors
- Accounting*
- Food and Agricultural Business*
- Government, Economics and Management*
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Management*
- Management Economics and Finance*
- Marketing Management*
- Real Estate*
- Sport and Event Management*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
Government, Economics and Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 3 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Other majors, undeclared
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 1 additional academic math (Math 12 academic, Calculus 12)
- 2 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Students interested in co-op should apply directly to a major with co-op as Undeclared does not have a co-op option.
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-86%
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Software Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Calculus 12
- 3 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Computing and data management (math) type courses are recommended, as are other courses necessary to prepare you for study in an area of application.
Estimated Cut-off Range
87-91%
Majors
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 4 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-85%
Majors
- Biological Engineering*
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Computer Engineering*
- Engineering Systems and Computing*
- Environmental Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Mechatronics*
- Water Resources Engineering*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- Chemistry 12
- Physics 12
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Biology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- 4 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form
- Sciences, technical drawing and language courses are recommended
Estimated Cut-off Range
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Majors
- Mathematical Science
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- 2 additional courses numbered 12 academic or advanced
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84%
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 Arts or Social Studies course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84%
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Animal Biology
- Biochemistry*
- Biological Science
- Bio-Medical Science
- Biomedical Toxicology*
- Food Science*
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology*
- Microbiology*
- Molecular Biology and Genetics*
- Neuroscience*
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences*
- Plant Science*
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation*
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Chemistry*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Physical Sciences
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Two of three senior level sciences (physics, biology, chemistry) are required admission; completion of all three is recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in semester one.
- Students not admitted to Animal Biology or Bio-Medical Science will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 85-91% (Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science)
- 81-86% (Biological Science, Neuroscience)
- 78-84% (all other majors)
Majors
- Animal Science*
- Crop Science*
- Honours Agriculture*
- Horticulture*
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Majors
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional course numbered 12 academic or advanced
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
No direct admission from secondary school. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of a full-time undergraduate degree program. For Canadian students, please visit the DVM Program Application for additional admission requirements and residency status.
Approved Academic Grade 12 Courses for Nova Scotia Students:
- Any Advanced Placement 12 (AP) except Research, Seminar and Capstone
- Any International Baccalaureate (IB) except TOK, EE and CAS
- Any 12-level language
- African Heritage 12
- Anthropology 12
- Art 12
- Biology 12
- Calculus 12
- Canadian Geography 12
- Canadian History 12
- Canadian Law 12
- Canadian Literature 12
- Chemistry 12
- Comparative World Religions 12
- Computer Related Studies 12
- Computer Science 12
- Drama 12
- Economics 12
- English 12
- English 12: African Heritage
- Environmental Studies 12
- Environmental Systems 12
- Etudes Planetaire Global 12
- Food Science 12
- French 12
- Gaelic 12
- Geology 12
- German 12
- Global Geography 12
- Global History 12
- Global Politics 12
- History 12
- Law/Droit 12
- Latin 12
- Mandarin 12
- Math 12
- Mi'kmaq Language 12
- Music 12
- Philosophy 12
- Physics 12
- Political Science 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Psychology 12
- Religious Studies 12
- Sociology 12
- Spanish 12
- Theatre Arts 12
Note:
- Courses not found on the approved courses list may be considered on an individual basis.
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