Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

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Instruction language
English
OUAC code
PSS
Degree
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce, BSc/BComm
Experiential learning
Not Available
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Grade range
70% and above
Subjects of Major Interest

A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.

For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.

Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.

Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Environment & Physical Geography
  • Environmental Biology & Technology
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
Requirements

Prerequisites

Biology major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U

Computer Science major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • MCV4U
  • 1 other 4U Math
  • 1 of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U

Data Science major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U

Environmental Biology and Technology major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MHF4U or SPH4U

Environmental Science major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of SBI4U, SPH4U or SES4U

Environment and Physical Geography major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • One 4U Math
  • 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U

Mathematics major: 

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U

Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience major:

  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U

See Ontario high school course codes

Alternative Offers

If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program you qualify for. Visit our Undergraduate Alternative Offer website for further information.

Admission

Basic Requirements for Admission

Admission decisions are made on evidence of enrollment in 4U/M courses, including prerequisite courses. The minimum average for full-time admission consideration for most degree programs at Nipissing is at least 70%. The cut-off average for some limited enrollment programs may be even higher than the stated minimum.

Admissions Requirements for Canadian High School Students

Failed and Repeated Courses

We will take the higher grade of any repeated course.

Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

For all current Ontario high school applicants, decisions are made on a rolling basis as grade information is received with most decisions being released within the following admission rounds:

Round 1 - Beginning of December

Round 2 - Beginning of March

Round 3 - Beginning of May

Round 4 - End of July

For limited enrollment programs (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE), Nursing (BScN), and an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History (OMAH)), a limited number of offers will be released in Round 1. The majority of decisions will start being released in Round 2 for applicants who applied to limited enrollment programs by the equal consideration deadline.

For all other applicants and for additional information, visit our Decision Timelines website.

Admission average calculation: Admission average calculations vary depending on applicant type and program applied to.

For the most up-to-date information visit our Average Calculation website.

Alternative Offers: If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program that you qualify for. Visit our Alternative Offer website for further information.

Notes

Majors available: Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Environment and Physical Geography, Environmental Biology and Technology, Enviromental Science, Mathematics, Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience

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