This section presents the requirements for programs in:

• Biochemistry and Biotechnology B.Sc. Honours
• Biology and Biotechnology B.Sc. Honours

Program Requirements

Biochemistry and Biotechnology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (16.0 credits)
1.  4.0 credits in:		4.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology II
BIOL 2104 [0.5]	Introductory Genetics
BIOL 2301 [0.5]	Biotechnology I
BIOL 2303 [0.5]	Microbiology
BIOL 3104 [0.5]	Molecular Genetics
BIOL 3301 [0.5]	Biotechnology II
BIOL 4301 [0.5]	Current Topics in Biotechnology
2.  0.5 credit from:		0.5
BIOL 2001 [0.5]	Animals: Form and Function
BIOL 2002 [0.5]	Plants: Form and Function
3.  0.5 credit from:		0.5
BIOL 3201 [0.5]	Cell Biology
BIOL 3205 [0.5]	Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
BIOL 3303 [0.5]	Experimental Microbiology
BIOL 3305 [0.5]	Human and Comparative Physiology
BIOL 4109 [0.5]	Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Genetics
4.  0.5 credit in BIOL 3000-level or higher		0.5
5.  4.0 credits in:		4.0
BIOC 1500 [0.5]	Biochemistry in a Modern Society
BIOC 2200 [0.5]	Cellular Biochemistry
BIOC 2500 [0.5]	Research Methods and Skills in Biochemistry
BIOC 2300 [0.5]	Physical Biochemistry
or CHEM 2103 [0.5]	Physical Chemistry I
BIOC 3101 [0.5]	Unlocking Metabolism: Pathways, Enzymes, and Control
BIOC 3102 [0.5]	Biochemical Signals and Structures: The Molecular Language of Cells
BIOC 3103 [0.5]	Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices
BIOC 3104 [0.5]	Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience
6.  1.0 credit in:		1.0
BIOC 4907 [1.0]	Honours Essay and Research Proposal
or BIOC 4908 [1.0]	Research Project
7.  1.5 credits in BIOC 2000-level or higher		1.5
8.  3.5 credits in:		3.5
CHEM 1001 [0.5] & CHEM 1002 [0.5]	General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
CHEM 2203 [0.5] & CHEM 2204 [0.5]	Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2303 [0.5]	Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 2501 [0.5]	Introduction to Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHEM 3201 [0.5]	Advanced Organic Chemistry I
9.  0.5 credit from BIOL or CHEM at the 2000-level or above		0.5
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (4.0 credits)
10.  0.5 credit from:		0.5
PHYS 1007 [0.5]	Elementary University Physics I
or PHYS 1003 [0.5]	Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
11.  1.0 credit in:		1.0
MATH 1007 [0.5]	Elementary Calculus I
MATH 1107 [0.5]	Linear Algebra I
12.  2.0 credits in Approved Courses Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include NSCI 1000)		2.0
13.  0.5 credit in free elective.		0.5
Total Credits		20.0

Biology and Biotechnology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (13 credits)
1.  6.5 credits in:		6.5
BIOL 1103 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology II
BIOL 1105 [0.5]	Introduction to Biological Data
BIOL 2001 [0.5]	Animals: Form and Function
BIOL 2002 [0.5]	Plants: Form and Function
BIOL 2104 [0.5]	Introductory Genetics
BIOL 2200 [0.5]	Cellular Biochemistry
BIOL 2301 [0.5]	Biotechnology I
BIOL 2303 [0.5]	Microbiology
BIOL 3104 [0.5]	Molecular Genetics
BIOL 3201 [0.5]	Cell Biology
BIOL 3301 [0.5]	Biotechnology II
BIOL 4301 [0.5]	Current Topics in Biotechnology
2.  1.5 credit in:		1.5
BUSI 2800 [0.5]	Entrepreneurship
BIOC 3101 [0.5]	Unlocking Metabolism: Pathways, Enzymes, and Control
BIOC 3102 [0.5]	Biochemical Signals and Structures: The Molecular Language of Cells
3.  4.0 credits from:		4.0
BIOC 2300 [0.5]	Physical Biochemistry
or CHEM 2103 [0.5]	Physical Chemistry I
BIOC 3103 [0.5]	Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices
BIOC 3104 [0.5]	Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience
BIOC 3202 [0.5]	Biophysical Techniques and Applications
BIOL 3004 [0.5]	Insect Diversity
BIOL 3102 [0.5]	Mycology
BIOL 3205 [0.5]	Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
BIOL 3303 [0.5]	Experimental Microbiology
BIOL 3305 [0.5]	Human and Comparative Physiology
BIOL 3501 [0.5]	Biomechanics
BIOL 3901 [0.5]	Research Proposal
CHEM 3700 [0.5]	Industrial Applications of Chemistry
CHEM 3800 [0.5]	The Chemistry of Environmental Pollutants
FOOD 3005 [0.5]	Food Microbiology
BIOC 4001 [0.5]	Methods in Biochemistry
BIOC 4004 [0.5]	Industrial Biochemistry
BIOC 4005 [0.5]	Biochemical Regulation
BIOC 4007 [0.5]	Membrane Biochemistry
BIOC 4009 [0.5]	Biochemistry of Disease
BIOC 4203 [0.5]	Secondary Metabolism and Natural Products Biochemistry
BIOC 4204 [0.5]	Protein Biotechnology
BIOC 4708 [0.5]	Principles of Toxicology
BIOL 4106 [0.5]	Advances in Molecular Biology
BIOL 4109 [0.5]	Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Genetics
BIOL 4200 [0.5]	Immunology
BIOL 4201 [0.5]	Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering
BIOL 4202 [0.5]	Mutagenesis and DNA Repair
BIOL 4206 [0.5]	Human Genetics
BIOL 4304 [0.5]	Forensic Biology
BIOL 4901 [0.5]	Directed Special Studies
TSES 4001 [0.5]	Technology and Society: Risk
TSES 4002 [0.5]	Technology and Society: Forecasting
4.  1.0 credit in:		1.0
BIOL 4905 [1.0]	Honours Workshop
or BIOL 4907 [1.0]	Honours Essay and Research Proposal
or BIOL 4908 [1.0]	Honours Research Thesis
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits)
5.  2.0 credits in:		2.0
CHEM 1001 [0.5] & CHEM 1002 [0.5]	General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
CHEM 2203 [0.5] & CHEM 2204 [0.5]	Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II (See Note, below)
6.  0.5 credit in:		0.5
MATH 1007 [0.5]	Elementary Calculus I
7.  1.5 credits from:		1.5
COMP 1005 [0.5]	Introduction to Computer Science I
COMP 1006 [0.5]	Introduction to Computer Science II
MATH 1107 [0.5]	Linear Algebra I
PHYS 1007 [0.5]	Elementary University Physics I
or PHYS 1003 [0.5]	Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 1008 [0.5]	Elementary University Physics II
or PHYS 1004 [0.5]	Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
STAT 2507 [0.5]	Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
8.  2.0 credits in Approved Courses Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000)		2.0
9.  1.0 credit in free electives.		1.0
Total Credits		20.0

B.Sc. Regulations

The regulations presented in this section apply to all Bachelor of Science programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).

Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc.

Experimental Science Requirement

Students in a B.Sc. degree program must present at graduation at least two full credits of Experimental Science chosen from two different departments or institutes from the list below:

Approved Experimental Science Courses
Biochemistry
BIOC 2200 [0.5]	Cellular Biochemistry
BIOC 4001 [0.5]	Methods in Biochemistry
BIOC 4201 [0.5]	Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering
Biology
BIOL 1103 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]	Foundations of Biology II
BIOL 2001 [0.5]	Animals: Form and Function
BIOL 2002 [0.5]	Plants: Form and Function
BIOL 2104 [0.5]	Introductory Genetics
BIOL 2200 [0.5]	Cellular Biochemistry
BIOL 2600 [0.5]	Ecology
Chemistry
CHEM 1001 [0.5]	General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]	General Chemistry II
CHEM 2103 [0.5]	Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 2203 [0.5]	Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2204 [0.5]	Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2302 [0.5]	Analytical Chemistry I
CHEM 2303 [0.5]	Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 2800 [0.5]	Foundations for Environmental Chemistry
Earth Sciences
ERTH 1002 [0.5]	The Earth and Life Odyssey: A Journey Through Billions of Years
ERTH 2102 [0.5]	Mineralogy to Petrology
ERTH 2404 [0.5]	Engineering Geoscience
ERTH 2802 [0.5]	Field Geology I
ERTH 3111 [0.5]	Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals, Reptiles, and Birds
ERTH 3112 [0.5]	Vertebrate Evolution: Fish and Amphibians
ERTH 3204 [0.5]	Mineral Deposits
ERTH 3205 [0.5]	Physical Hydrogeology
Food Sciences
FOOD 3001 [0.5]	Food Chemistry
FOOD 3002 [0.5]	Food Analysis
FOOD 3005 [0.5]	Food Microbiology
Geography
GEOG 1010 [0.5]	Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 3108 [0.5]	Soil Properties
Neuroscience
NEUR 3206 [0.5]	Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
NEUR 3207 [0.5]	Systems Neuroscience
NEUR 4600 [0.5]	Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy
Physics
PHYS 1001 [0.5]	Foundations of Physics I
PHYS 1002 [0.5]	Foundations of Physics II
PHYS 1003 [0.5]	Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 1004 [0.5]	Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
PHYS 1007 [0.5]	Elementary University Physics I
PHYS 1008 [0.5]	Elementary University Physics II
PHYS 2202 [0.5]	Wave Motion and Optics
PHYS 2604 [0.5]	Modern Physics I
PHYS 3007 [0.5]	Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
PHYS 3606 [0.5]	Modern Physics II
PHYS 3608 [0.5]	Modern Applied Physics

Course Categories for B.Sc. Programs

Science Geography Courses
GEOG 1010 [0.5]	Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 2006 [0.5]	Introduction to Quantitative Research
GEOG 2013 [0.5]	Weather and Water
GEOG 2014 [0.5]	The Earth's Surface
GEOG 3003 [0.5]	Quantitative Geography
GEOG 3010 [0.5]	Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOG 3102 [0.5]	Geomorphology
GEOG 3103 [0.5]	Watershed Hydrology
GEOG 3104 [0.5]	Principles of Biogeography
GEOG 3105 [0.5]	Climate and Atmospheric Change
GEOG 3106 [0.5]	Aquatic Science and Management
GEOG 3108 [0.5]	Soil Properties
GEOG 4000 [0.5]	Field Studies
GEOG 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geography
GEOG 4013 [0.5]	Cold Region Hydrology
GEOG 4017 [0.5]	Global Biogeochemical Cycles
GEOG 4101 [0.5]	Two Million Years of Environmental Change
GEOG 4103 [0.5]	Water Resources Engineering
GEOG 4104 [0.5]	Microclimatology
GEOG 4108 [0.5]	Permafrost

Science Psychology Courses
PSYC 2001 [0.5]	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2002 [0.5]	Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
PSYC 2700 [0.5]	Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 3000 [1.0]	Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
PSYC 3506 [0.5]	Cognitive Development
PSYC 3700 [1.0]	Cognition (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3702 [0.5]	Perception
PSYC 2307 [0.5]	Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 3307 [0.5]	Human Neuropsychology II

Science Continuation Courses
A course at the 2000 level or above may be used as a Science Continuation credit in a B.Sc. program if it is not in the student's major discipline, and is chosen from the following:
BIOC (Biochemistry)
BIOL (Biology) Biochemistry students may use BIOL 2005 only as a free elective.
CHEM (Chemistry)
COMP (Computer Science) A maximum of two half-credits at the 1000-level in COMP, excluding COMP 1001 may be used as Science Continuation credits.
ERTH (Earth Sciences), except ERTH 2415 which may be used only as a free elective for any B.Sc. program. Students in Earth Sciences programs may use ERTH 2401, ERTH 2402, and ERTH 2403 only as free electives.
Engineering. Students wishing to register in Engineering courses must obtain the permission of the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
ENSC (Environmental Science)
FOOD (Food Science and Nutrition)
GEOM (Geomatics)
HLTH (Health Sciences)
ISAP (Interdisciplinary Science Practice)
MATH (Mathematics)
NEUR (Neuroscience)
PHYS (Physics), except PHYS 2903
Science Geography Courses (see list above)
Science Psychology Courses (see list above)
STAT (Statistics)
TSES (Technology, Society, Environment) except TSES 2305. Biology students may use these courses only as free electives. Integrated Science and Environmental Science students may include these courses in their programs but may not count them as part of the Science Sequence.

Science Faculty Electives
Science Faculty Electives are courses at the 1000-4000 level chosen from:
BIOC (Biochemistry)
BIOL (Biology) Biology & Biochemistry students may use BIOL 1010 and BIOL 2005 only as free electives
CHEM (Chemistry) except CHEM 1003, CHEM 1004 and CHEM 1007
COMP (Computer Science) except COMP 1001
ERTH (Earth Sciences) except ERTH 1004 and ERTH 2415. Earth Sciences students may use ERTH 2401, ERTH 2402 and ERTH 2403 only as free electives.
Engineering
ENSC 2001
FOOD (Food Science and Nutrition)
GEOM (Geomatics)
HLTH (Health Science)
ISAP (Interdisciplinary Science Practice)
MATH (Mathematics)
NEUR (Neuroscience)
PHYS (Physics) except PHYS 1901, PHYS 1902, PHYS 1905, PHYS 2903
Science Geography (see list above)
Science Psychology (see list above)
STAT (Statistics)
TSES (Technology, Society, Environment) Biology students may use these courses only as free electives.

Advanced Science Faculty Electives
Advanced Science Faculty Electives are courses at the 2000-4000 level chosen from the Science Faculty Electives list above.

Approved Courses Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000)
All courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, and the Sprott School of Business are approved as Arts or Social Sciences courses EXCEPT FOR: All Science Geography courses (see list above), all Geomatics (GEOM) courses, all Science Psychology courses (see list above). ISAP 1000 may be used as an Approved Course Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design.

Free Electives
Any course is allowable as a Free Elective providing it is not prohibited (see below). Students are expected to comply with prerequisite requirements and enrolment restrictions for all courses as published in this Calendar.
Courses Allowable Only as Free Electives in any B.Sc. Program
BIOL 4810 [0.5]	Education Research in Undergraduate Science
CHEM 1003 [0.5]	The Chemistry of Food, Health and Drugs
CHEM 1004 [0.5]	Drugs and the Human Body
CHEM 1007 [0.5]	Chemistry of Art and Artifacts
ERTH 1004 [0.5]	Earth's Epic Tale: A Story Across Billions of Years
ERTH 2415 [0.5]	Natural Disasters
ISCI 1001 [0.5]	Introduction to the Environment
ISCI 2000 [0.5]	Natural Laws
ISCI 2002 [0.5]	Human Impacts on the Environment
PHYS 1901 [0.5]	Planetary Astronomy
PHYS 1902 [0.5]	From our Star to the Cosmos
PHYS 1905 [0.5]	Physics Behind Everyday Life
PHYS 2903 [0.5]	Physics Towards the Future
Prohibited Courses
The following courses are not acceptable for credit in any B.Sc. program:
COMP 1001 [0.5]	Introduction to Computational Thinking for Arts and Social Science Students
MATH 1009 [0.5]	Mathematics for Business
MATH 1119 [0.5]	Linear Algebra: with Applications to Business
MATH 1401 [0.5]	Elementary Mathematics for Economics I
MATH 1402 [0.5]	Elementary Mathematics for Economics II
all 0000-level courses

Co-operative Education

For more information about how to apply for the Co-op program and how the Co-op program works please visit the Co-op website.

All students participating in the Co-op program are governed by the Undergraduate Co-operative Education Policy.

Undergraduate Co-operative Education Policy

Admission Requirements

Students can apply to Co-op in one of two ways: directly from high school, or after beginning a degree program at Carleton.

If a student applies to a degree program with a Co-op option from high school, their university grades will be reviewed two terms to one year prior to their first work term to ensure they meet the academic requirements after their first or second year of study. The time at which the evaluation takes place depends on the program of study. Students will automatically receive an admission decision via their Carleton email account.

Students who did not request Co-op at the time they applied to Carleton can request Co-op after they begin their university studies. To view application instructions and deadlines, please visit carleton.ca/co-op.

To be admitted to Co-op, a student must successfully complete 5.0 or more credits that count towards their degree, meet the minimum CGPA requirement(s) for the student's Co-op option, and fulfil any specified course prerequisites. To see the unique admission and continuation requirements for each Co-op option, please refer to the specific degree programs listed in the Undergraduate Calendar. 

Participation Requirements

Co-op Participation Agreement

All students must adhere to the policies found within the Co-op Participation Agreement.

COOP 1000

Once a student has been admitted to the Co-op Program, they will be given access to register in COOP 1000. This zero-credit online course must be completed at least two terms prior to the student's first work term.

Communication with the Co-op Office

Students must maintain contact with the Co-op Office during their job search and while on a work term. All email communication will be conducted via the students' Carleton email account.

Employment

Although every effort is made to ensure a sufficient number of job postings for all Co-op students, no guarantee of employment can be made. The Co-op job search process is competitive, and success is dependent upon factors such as current market conditions, academic performance, skills, motivation, and level of commitment to the job search. It is the student's responsibility to apply for positions via the Co-op job board in addition to actively conducting a self-directed job search. Students who do not obtain a co-op work term are expected to continue with their academic studies. It should be noted that hiring priority for positions within the Federal Government of Canada is given to Canadian citizens.

Registration

• Students must be registered as full-time during all fall and winter study terms beginning the term in which they enroll in COOP 1000.
• Students will be registered in a Co-op Work Term course while at work. This course does not carry academic course credit, but is noted on academic transcripts.
• Students may register in a 0.5 credit during a work term, provided the course is offered during the evening or is offered asynchronously online.
• Students must have at least one term of full-time studies left to complete following their final co-op work term. Students cannot end their degree on a work term.

Work Term Assessment and Evaluation

Work Term Evaluation

Employers are responsible for submitting to Carleton University final performance evaluations for their Co-op students at the end of their work terms.

Work Term Assessment

In order to successfully complete the co-op work term, students must receive a Satisfactory (SAT) grade on their Co-op Work Term Report, which they must submit at the completion of each four-month work term.

Graduation with the Co-op Designation

In order to graduate with the Co-op Designation, students must satisfy all requirements of the degree program in addition to the successful completion of three or four work terms (the number is dependent upon the student's academic program). Students found in violation of the Co-op Participation Agreement may have the Co-op Designation withheld.

Note: Participation in the co-op option will add up to one additional year for a student to complete their degree program.

Voluntary Withdrawal from the Co-op Option

Students who are currently on a co-op work term or who have already committed to a co-op work term either verbally or in writing may not leave the position and/or withdraw from the co-op option until they have completed the work term and all related requirements.

Involuntary or Required Withdrawal from the Co-op Option

Students may be removed from the Co-op Program for any of the following reasons:

1. Failure to achieve a grade of SAT in COOP 1000;
2. Failure to attend all interviews for positions to which the student has applied;
3. Declining more than one job offer during the job search;
4. Reneging on a co-op position that the student has accepted either verbally or in writing;
5. Continuing a job search after accepting a co-op position;
6. Dismissal from a work term by the co-op employer;
7. Leaving a work term without approval from the Co-op Management Team;
8. Receipt of an unsatisfactory work term evaluation;
9. Receiving a grade of UNS on the work term report.

International Students

All international students are required to possess a Co-op Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada before they can begin working. The Co-operative Education Office will provide students with a letter of support to accompany their Co-op Work Permit application. Students are advised to discuss the application process and application requirements with the International Student Services Office.

Co-op Fees

All participating Co-op students are required to pay Co-op fees. For full details, please see the Co-op website.

 B.Sc. Honours Biotechnology: Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements

• Maintain full-time status in each study term;
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work);
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 .

Co-operative Education - Bachelor of Science

The following programs in the Bachelor of Science Honours offer a co-operative education option:

Applied Physics, Biochemistry (including computational), Bioinformatics, Biology (including computational), Biotechnology, Chemistry (including computational), Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Geomatics, Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Physical Geography and Physics.

Students in all streams of the Bachelor of Science must successfully complete three (3) work terms to obtain the co-op designation.

Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for Students in the Bachelor of Science

For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, all students must:

• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 credits);
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work)
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000

Program-Specific Admission and Continuation Requirements:

Applied Physics, Biochemistry (including computational), Bioinformatics, Biology (including computational), Biotechnology, Chemistry (including computational), Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Mental Health and Physics:

1. Completion of 5.0 or more credits at Carleton University;
2. Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours degree program;
3. Obtained and maintained a major CGPA of 8.0 or higher and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or higher

Food Science and Nutrition

1. Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Science and Nutrition;
2. Obtained and maintained a major CGPA of 9.0 or higher and an overall CGPA of 7.5 or higher in the first three years of academic study
3. Have obtained third-year standing;
4. Successfully completed, by the start date of the first work term, at least 2.0 credits from the following list of courses:  FOOD 3001, FOOD 3002, FOOD 3003, FOOD 3004, and FOOD 3005

Geomatics and Physical Geography:

1. Registered in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Programs in Physical Geography or Geomatics;
2. Obtained and maintained an overall minimum CGPA of 9.5 and a major CGPA of 9.5;
3. Have obtained third-year standing;
4. Successfully completed, by the start-date of the first work term:
   1. the required second-year methods courses in their program (GEOG/ENST 2005, GEOG/ENST 2006)
   2. the required field course in their program (ENST 3900/GEOG 3000/GEOG 3010/GEOG 3030)
5. Be registered as a full-time student.

Co-op Work Term Courses

Physics, Applied Physics, Biology and Physics, Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics and Physics
PHYS 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term Report
Biochemistry and Computational Biochemistry
BIOC 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Biology and Physics
BIOL 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term Report
Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics, Computational Chemistry
CHEM 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Earth Sciences
ERTH 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Food Science
FOOD 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Environmental Science
ENSC 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Geomatics
GEOM 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Neuroscience and Neuroscience Mental Health
NEUR 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term
Physical Geography
GEOG 3999 [0.0]	Co-operative Work Term

Work-Study Patterns

Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computational Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Physics

Year 1		Year 2		Year 3		Year 4		Year 5
Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern
Fall	S	Fall	S	Fall	S	Fall	*W/S	Fall	S
Winter	S	Winter	S	Winter	S	Winter	*W/S	Winter	S
Summer	**O/W	Summer	*W	Summer	O/W	Summer	O/W

Food Science and Nutrition

Year 1		Year 2		Year 3		Year 4		Year 5
Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern
Fall		Fall	S	Fall	S	Fall	W/S	Fall	S
Winter		Winter	S	Winter	S	Winter	W/S	Winter	S
Summer		Summer		Summer	O/W	Summer	O/W

Physical Geography, Geomatics

Year 1		Year 2		Year 3		Year 4		Year 5
Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern	Term	Pattern
Fall	S	Fall	S	Fall	S	Fall	S/W	Fall	O
Winter	S	Winter	S	Winter	S	Winter	S/W	Winter	S
Summer		Summer		Summer	W	Summer	S/W

Legend
S: Study
W: Work

Admissions Information

Admission Requirements are for the 2025-26 year only, and are based on the Ontario High School System. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum. See also the General Admission and Procedures section of this Calendar. An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: Courses listed as recommended are not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Admissions Information

Admission requirements are based on the Ontario High School System. Prospective students can view the admission requirements through the Admissions website at admissions.carleton.ca. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program-by-program basis. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration; higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. All programs have limited enrolment and admission is not guaranteed. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: If a course is listed as recommended, it is not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Degrees

• B.Sc. (Honours)
• B.Sc. (Major)
• B.Sc. 

Admission Requirements

B. Sc. Honours 

First Year

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. For most programs including Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Honours in Biology and Physics, Chemistry and Physics, Computational Biochemistry, Food Science, Nanoscience, Neuroscience and Biology, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Psychology, the six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions, and two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, or Physics. (Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended).

Specific Honours Admission Requirements
For the Honours programs in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Integrated Science, and Physical Geography, Calculus and Vectors may be substituted for Advanced Functions.

For the Honours programs in Physics and Applied Physics, and for double Honours in Mathematics and Physics, Calculus and Vectors is required in addition to Advanced Functions and one of 4U Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Earth and Space Sciences. For all programs in Physics, 4U Physics is strongly recommended.

For Honours in Psychology, a 4U course in English is recommended.

For Honours in Environmental Science, a 4U course in Biology and Chemistry is recommended.

Advanced Standing

Applications for admission beyond first year will be assessed on their merits. Applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue in their year level, in addition to meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Advanced standing will be granted only for those subjects deemed appropriate for the program and stream selected.

B.Sc. Major and B.Sc. 

First Year

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions and two of Calculus and Vectors, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, or Physics (Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended). For the B.Sc. Major in Physics, 4U Physics is strongly recommended. 

Advanced Standing

Applications for admission beyond first year will be assessed on their merits. Applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in their year level. Advanced standing will be granted only for those subjects deemed appropriate for the program and stream selected.

Co-op Option

Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
Applicants must:

1. meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours program;
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.

Note: continuation requirements for students previously admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements for the co-op option after beginning the program are described in the Co-operative Education Regulations section of this Calendar.