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Develop essential skills through CapU's Bachelor of Science (General) program.
This full-time degree in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences provides modern science education, laboratory training, and research opportunities.
Build research expertise through practical lab sessions, fieldwork, and community collaborations to secure sought-after careers or continue to graduate studies.
Our curriculum deepens scientific understanding with subjects including biology, chemistry, computer and data science, physics, and mathematics. Guided by dedicated faculty, you'll enhance your leadership and analytical abilities.
Prepare for a STEM career by earning your BSc at CapU. Reach out to discover how to begin your journey.
Program objectives
Implement scientific processes (formulating hypotheses, forecasting results, gathering and evaluating data to validate or adjust predictions).
Utilize interdisciplinary scientific and computational approaches to address practical challenges.
Present technical information effectively across different platforms and to various groups.
Employ scientific reasoning to evaluate and understand local and global concerns.
Examine and integrate course content to create innovative work.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across multiple academic fields.
Collaborate effectively while demonstrating initiative and leadership.
Recognize and implement ethical standards in research and professional settings.
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+)
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.