Program description
The Faculty of Science provides excellent training in scientific areas. The Bachelor of Science General degree provides breadth and depth of scientific understanding and comprises introductory Science courses and upper level Science courses from two departments of your choice. This is a flexible degree program – students can switch to a Major or Honours program at any point in their studies (subject to eligibility) and is a great preparation for further study in professional faculties, such as Medicine.
Program options
Degree options
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science Major
B.Sc. (Hons.) Bachelor of Science Honours
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science General
Program options
Actuarial Mathematics
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Interesting courses
- Introduction to Calculus
- Introductory Forensic Science
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Drug Design and Drug Discovery
Professional opportunities
Study in the General degree provides:
- Scientific skills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Writing skills
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
- Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.
- A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
- English 40S
- Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (recommended) or Applied Mathematics 40S
- Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, or Physics 40S
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or an approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: Depending on major, may include Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus Math or Applied Math 40S
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Science apply for admission page.
Important links
Faculty of Science
Programs in Science
Faculty of Science Departments
