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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%80–87%Low-to mid-80s78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry, Physics and Calculus recommended)
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceHuman BiologyMathematicsAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyComputer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics
What it isThis program trains you to teach science at the junior and intermediate levels (grades 7–10) while earning a bachelor's degree. You study science subjects like chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics alongside educational theory and classroom practice. It combines your science degree with teacher certification, so you graduate ready to apply for a teaching license, unlike a regular science degree that would require separate teacher training afterward.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.An Honours Mathematics degree means you study pure and applied mathematics at depth over four years, with required courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based theory. Unlike a general math program, this honours stream demands rigorous mathematical reasoning and includes optional specializations through electives in computer science, physics, statistics, or economics. It suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want a foundation for graduate studies or technical careers.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologymathematicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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