British Columbia

Prerequisite courses and required averages for students from British Columbia for 2023-2024

You must have a British Columbia Secondary School Diploma with five Grade 12 courses. All program-specific requirements must be at the Grade 12 level unless otherwise specified. Provincial exams are recommended but not required.

Your admission average, which is also used to determine your eligibility for admission scholarships, is calculated based on your five best interim or final Grade 12 courses, including the prerequisites for your chosen program.

Please note that we always consider the highest level of mathematics you’ve attempted when calculating your admission average.

Please note that the requirements listed are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Acting (BFA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Letter of motivation
Auditions

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Animal Studies

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Applied Ethics

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Arabic Language and Culture

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Art History

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (3-year or 4-year)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Asian Studies

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Celtic Studies

Minor. Offered in English only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Communication

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Communication and Political Science (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Communication and Sociology (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Communication et lettres françaises

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in French only.

Creative Writing

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Minor and certificate, offered in English only. Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form . This discipline can also be taken as a minor, in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Digital Humanities

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Digital Journalism

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Joint program with Algonquin College. There are two ways to fulfill the degree requirements. Start by completing 60 credits (four semesters) in the Honours bachelor's degree at the University of Ottawa and then transfer to Algonquin College to complete the journalism diploma or vice versa. Students obtain both an Honours BA and a College Diploma after 4 years.

English

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in English only.

English as a Second Language

Prerequisites and other requirements
Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in English only to non-Anglophones

Environmental Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Students who have not completed Biology 12 must take a replacement course at the University during their first term.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Ethics and Political Philosophy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Études des francophonies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Certificate offered in French only. Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form . This discipline can also be taken as a minor, in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

French as a Second Language

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in French only to non-Francophones

Geography

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Geomatics and Spatial Analysis

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

German Language and Culture

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Greek and Roman Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

History

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

History and Political Science (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Indigenous Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Italian Language and Culture

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Latin American Studies

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Lettres françaises

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in French only.

Lettres françaises (BA) et éducation (BEd)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in French only.

Linguistics

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Music (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Music (BMus)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Audition

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Music (BMus) and Science (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Prerequisites for chosen major in science
Audition

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Students must choose a specialization in science from among: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics.
Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Philosophy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Philosophy and Political Science (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Physical Geography and Geomatics

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Piano Pedagogy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Certificate: Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form .

Professional Writing

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Minor and certificate, offered in English only. Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form . This discipline can also be taken as a minor, in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Psychology and Linguistics (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Public Relations

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Joint program with Algonquin College. There are two ways to fulfill the degree requirements. Start by completing 60 credits (four semesters) in the Honours bachelor's degree at the University of Ottawa and then transfer to Algonquin College to complete the public relations diploma or vice versa. Students obtain both an Honours BA and a College Diploma after 4 years.

Rédaction professionnelle et édition

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Certificate offered in French only. Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form . This discipline can also be taken as a minor, in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Religious Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Russian Language and Culture

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Second Language Teaching

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Second-language teaching admission test

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Spanish

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Theatre

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Translation

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Translation entrance examination

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

We are currently not accepting applications for this program. All translation programs have been cancelled until further notice.

Translation (BA) — 2-year accelerated program

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Translation entrance examination

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

We are currently not accepting applications for this program. All translation programs have been cancelled until further notice.

Visual Arts (B.F.A.)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Portfolio

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Visual Arts (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

World Languages and Cultures

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s to Mid 90s

Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Technology (BSc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s to Mid 90s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Chemical Engineering

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Chemical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Technology (BSc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Civil Engineering

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Civil Engineering (BASc) and Computing Technology (BSc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Computer Engineering

Average (high school students): Mid 80s to Mid 90s

Computer Science (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics.

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 90s

Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics.

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 90s

Computer Science for Scientists

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Data Science — Mathematics (BSc) and Computer Science (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics.

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 90s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Electrical Engineering

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Electrical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Technology (BSc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Mechanical Engineering

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Mechanical Engineering (BASc) and Computing Technology (BSc)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Multidisciplinary Design – Experiential Learning (3 years)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
One of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Computer Science 12, Physics 12
Portfolio
Interview

Average (high school students): Low 80s

This program leads to a three-year Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design degree, not a BASc.

Software Engineering

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
One of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12

A minimum of 70% is required for each prerequisite course.

CO-OP is mandatory

Average (high school students): Mid 80s to Mid 90s

Food and Nutrition Sciences

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 course

A minimum average of 65% is required in the chemistry prerequisite course.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Health Sciences

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One of the following: Physics 12, Calculus 12 or one grade 12 Mathematics or Pre-Calculus course

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Health Sciences (Population and Public Health) + Master in Occupational Therapy OR Physiotherapy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One of the following: Physics 12, Calculus 12 or one grade 12 Mathematics or Pre-Calculus course

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Health Sciences (Technologies and Innovation in Healthcare) + Master in Occupational Therapy OR Physiotherapy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One of the following: Physics 12, Calculus 12 or one grade 12 Mathematics or Pre-Calculus course

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Health Sciences + Master in Occupational Therapy OR Physiotherapy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One of the following: Physics 12, Calculus 12 or one grade 12 Mathematics or Pre-Calculus course

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Human Kinetics (BHK)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
One Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 course
Two of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Physics 11

Students who do not have the mathematics prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Human Kinetics (BHK) — Education and Coaching + Formation à l'enseignement (BEd)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Human Kinetics (BHK) — Education and Coaching

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Human Kinetics (BHK) — Recreation and Sport Management

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Human Kinetics (BHK) + Master in Occupational Therapy OR Physiotherapy

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Human Kinetics (BScHK)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
Biology 12
One of the following: Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Physics 11

Students who have completed Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, but have not completed Calculus 12, may take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Human Kinetics (BScHK) — Applied Studies in Kinesiology

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Human Kinetics (BScHK) + Master in Occupational Therapy OR Physiotherapy

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only. Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Nursing — Algonquin College (Pembroke Campus)

Average (high school students): Low 80s

The Nursing program is offered at three different campuses. Admission averages vary by campus.
The Nursing - Second Entry program is currently under review. At this time, we are not accepting applications.

Nursing — Algonquin College (Woodroffe Campus)

Average (high school students): Mid to High 80s

The Nursing program is offered at three different campuses. Admission averages vary by campus.
The Nursing - Second Entry program is currently under review. At this time, we are not accepting applications.

Nursing — Ottawa Campus

Average (high school students): Low 90s

The Nursing program is offered at three different campuses. Admission averages vary by campus.
The Nursing - Second Entry program is currently under review. At this time, we are not accepting applications.

Nursing (bridging program in collaboration with Algonquin College for registered practical nurses)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One of the following: Mathematics 11 or one Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 course

A minimum average of 65% is required for each prerequisite course.

Ontario College Diploma (or the equivalent) in practical nursing and one year of work in a related field

Successful completion of Algonquin College's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (Phase 1)

Application for admission is to Algonquin College and not to the University of Ottawa.
Application to phase 2 must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form.

Sciences des aliments et de la nutrition – Diététique

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
One Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 course
A language proficiency test

A minimum grade of 65% is required in chemistry.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Offered in French only to bilingual students. Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.

Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Accounting

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

High school students who have completed Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, but have not completed Calculus 12, may take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Business Technology Management

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Commerce (BCom) and Juris Doctor (JD)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

High school students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 12 can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Offered in French only.
Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years).

Commerce + Master of Science in Management (Research Project)

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years). Master's offered in English only.

Entrepreneurship

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Finance

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Healthcare Analytics

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Human Resource Management

Average (high school students): Low 80s

International Management

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Management

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Marketing

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Biochemistry

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12
Two of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, one other grade 12 Mathematics or Pre-Calculus course

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Students who have completed Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, but have not completed Calculus 12, may take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Biology

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Biomedical Science

Average (high school students): Mid to High 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Biopharmaceutical Science

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Biophysics

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Biotechnology — Biochemistry (BSc) and Chemical Engineering (BASc)

Average (high school students): High 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).
Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Chemistry

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Environmental Geoscience

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Environmental Science

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Financial Mathematics and Economics (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Calculus 12

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics.

Students who have completed Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, but have not completed Calculus 12, may take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Geology

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Geology-Physics

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Life Sciences

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Mathematics

Mathematics and Economics (BSc)

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Ophthalmic Medical Technology

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Physics

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Physics (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (BASc)

Average (high school students): High 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two undergraduate disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).
Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Physics-Mathematics

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. See the list of recommended high school courses in science on the Faculty of Science website.

Statistics

Average (high school students): Low to Mid 80s

Aging Studies

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Anthropology

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Anthropology and Sociology

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Communication and Political Science (BSocSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Communication and Sociology (BSocSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Conflict Studies and Human Rights

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Criminology

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): High 70s

Criminology and Feminist and Gender Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): High 70s

Economics

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Economics and Political Science

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Economics and Public Policy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Environmental Economics and Public Policy

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Feminist and Gender Studies

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Feminist and Gender Studies and Political Science

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Global Studies

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

History and Political Science (BSocSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

International Development and Globalization

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

International Economics and Development

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

International Studies and Modern Languages

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Mathematics and Economics (BSocSc)

Philosophy and Political Science (BSocSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Political Science

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Political Science (BSocSc) and Juris Doctor (JD)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 80s

Dual fast-track degree: Specialize in two disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years).

Political Science (certificate)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Minor and Certificate: Application to the certificate must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form . This discipline can also be taken as a minor, in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Psychology (BA)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): High 70s

Psychology (BSc)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12
Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
Two of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is strongly recommended.

A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Average (high school students): High 70s

Public Administration

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Public Administration and Political Science

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Social Impact

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Social Sciences (3-year program)

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Social Sciences of Health

Minor only. This discipline is taken in addition to the student's main program. Direct admission is not possible.

Social Work

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Low 80s

Offered in French only.

Sociology

Prerequisites and other requirements
English 12 or Français 12

Average (high school students): Mid 70s

Admission is not guaranteed. The minimum average required depends on the popularity of the program. Applicants who do not have the minimum average required for some of our most competitive programs may be considered for a program in related fields of study.

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