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Faculty of Science

About the Faculty of Science

Overview

The Faculty of Science consists of four departments (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics and Astronomy) and two schools (School of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Pharmacy).

Degrees

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree is awarded on the successful completion of one of the four-year honours programs or the three-year general program. An honours degree can be earned through a departmental academic plan (e.g., Biology, Chemistry) or a non-departmental academic plan (e.g., Science and Business, Science and Aviation) administered by the Dean of Science Office. The Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree are awarded upon the successful completion of these respective professional programs.

Science Undergraduate and Professional Academic Plans

The Faculty of Science offers a number of undergraduate and professional academic plans, in the regular and/or co-operative system of study. In the co-operative system, students alternate study terms on campus with work terms in industry, business, or government, in an area related to their studies. The sequence of study and work terms is designated by each specific academic plan.


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