Program Highlights
Gain the skills to make a difference with the Bachelor of Science (General) degree program at CapU.
Develop a strong background in research, with hands-on lab experience, practical field work, and collaboration with community partners to access in-demand jobs and prepare for post-graduate study.
In our program, you'll expand your knowledge of scientific study with courses in biology, chemistry, computing and data science, physics, mathematics and statistics. Learning from our experienced, supportive faculty, you'll develop strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Become a leader in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. Start by getting your BSc in science at CapU. Contact us today to learn more.
- Execute the scientific method (i.e. generate hypotheses, predict outcomes, collect data, analyze and interpret data to confirm or modify predictions.
- Apply scientific and computing techniques and methods from multiple academic disciplines to ‘real-world’ problems.
- Communicate technical material in a variety of formats and to diverse audiences.
- Apply scientific thinking to critically analyze and interpret information on local and global issues.
- Analyze and synthesize course material to produce original work.
- Apply a breadth and depth of knowledge from multiple academic disciplines.
- Work independently and cooperatively; apply leadership skills.
- Identify and apply ethical principles in research and practice.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses
- Pre-calculus 11 (A) or
- Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or
- Math Placement Test (Pre-calculus MPT) or
- MATH 097 (C-) or
- MATH 096 (C-) or
- BMTH 044 (B)
- Chemistry 11 or
- CHEM 030 or
- CHEM 130 or
- BCHM 044
- One course from one of the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 (C+) or
- BIOL 104 (C+) or
- BIOL 106 (C+) and BIOL 107 (C+) or
- BBIO 054 (C+)
- Chemistry
- Chemistry 12 (C+) or
- CHEM 101 (C+) or
- BCHM 054 (C+)
- Physics
- Physics 12 (C+) or
- PHYS 104 (C+) or
- BPHY 054 (C+)
- Biology
Bachelor of Science Framework
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science - General must meet the program requirements below and should be aware of the general requirements of the Bachelor of Science Degree Framework.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 120.00
Program Notes
Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Science Framework and Cap Core requirements in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
Students must obtain a concentration in Biomedical Science, Computational Science, or Environmental Science by completing 12.00 credits of approved courses for the chosen concentration.