Undergraduate Degree Requirements for Prince Edward Island Applicants
General Requirements
Undergraduate degree program applicants from Prince Edward Island must present the following:
- High School Diploma
- 5 academic courses at the 611 or 621 level, including required subjects for your chosen degree as outlined below
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 - Prince Edward Island Students
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English 621A
- 1 academic math numbered 61_ or 62_ (Math 621B, Math 611B)
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English 621A
- 1 academic math numbered 61_ or 62_ (Math 621B, Math 611B)
- 1 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621
- 2 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
Notes
- Students applying to either Child Studies or Family Studies and Human Development: Biology 621 is recommended
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 79-84% (Child Studies)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Art History
- Classical and Modern Cultures
- 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*
- Mathematical Economics*
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
Economics and Mathematical Economics
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 3 additional academic Grade 12 courses
Other majors
- English 621A
- 4 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
Notes
- Completion of Math 621B 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 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 Arts or Social studies academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
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 621A
- Biology 621
- 3 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
Equine Management
- English 621A
- 1 academic math numbered 61_ or 62_
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
Notes
- Students interested in Environmental Management are strongly recommended to take an 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 621A
- Math 621B
- 3 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
Other majors & undeclared
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 1 additional academic math numbered 61_ or 62_ (Math611B)
- 2 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
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 621A
- Math 611B
- 3 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
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 621A
- 4 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-85%
Majors
- Biological Engineering*
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Computer Engineering*
- Engineering Systems and Computing*
- Environmental Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Mechatronics Engineering*
- Water Resources Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- Math 611B
- Chemistry 621
- Physics 621
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Required Courses
- English 621A
- 4 additional academic courses numbered 61_ or 62_
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 621A
- Math 611B
- Math 621B
- 2 additional academic coursew numbered 61_ or 62_ with a weight of 5.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84%
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 Arts or Social Studies academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
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 Medical Physics*
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Chemical Physics*
- Chemistry*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
- Theoretical Physics
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
Physical Sciences
- English 621A
- Math 611B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
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 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
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
- Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science*
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course numbered 61_ or 62_
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.
Required Courses
- Completion of Grade 11 or 12 Math, Biology and Chemistry is recommended.
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form.
- Previous experience in the turfgrass industry is considered an asset.
Estimated Cut-off Range
65%-70%
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
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