Students » Second Year Specialization Application: Requirements

The Year 2 Specialization Application is now closed. It will re-open in June 2023.

You must complete all departmental and faculty requirements listed below by the end of the current Winter Session for any specialization to which you apply.

In addition to the first-year courses required for admission, specializations may require second-year courses that have additional first-year prerequisites. Prerequisites are part of the description of each course, which you can find in the Course Schedule. Courses that make up each program specialization are listed in the Calendar.

Can I complete the requirements for my chosen specializations over the summer?

No. The listed specialization application requirements must be completed before you apply.

What’s the difference between the course requirements listed in the Calendar and the application requirements below?

The courses listed in the Calendar are required to graduate with that program specialization. They include a suggested set of courses that you can take in first year, but are not required to be taken in first year—you may choose to take them in second year, for example. The shorter list of requirements in the UBC Science Second Year Application is what you need to have completed before you apply to a specialization.

Detailed Specialization Admission Requirements

Combined Majors and
Combined Honours

Combined Major in Science, Combined Major
Biochemistry and Chemistry, Combined Major
Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Combined Honours
Biophysics, Combined Honours
Chemical Biology, Combined Major
Chemical Physics, Combined Honours
Chemistry and Mathematics, Combined Honours
Computer Science and Biology, Combined Major
Computer Science and Chemistry, Combined Major
Computer Science and Mathematics, Combined Major
Computer Science and Microbiology and Immunology, Combined Major
Computer Science and Physics, Combined Major
Computer Science and Statistics, Combined Major
Microbiology and Oceanography, Combined Major
Oceanography and Biology, Combined Major
Oceanography and Chemistry, Combined Major
Oceanography and Physics, Combined Major
Physics and Astronomy, Combined Honours
Physics and Mathematics, Combined Honours

Major (0030) Astronomy (ASTR)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Mathematics AND Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Major (0167): Atmospheric Science (ATSC)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Mathematics AND Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Major (3502): Behavioural Neuroscience (PSYC)
The new Major in Neuroscience (see below) has been approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, which means that this Major in Behavioural Neuroscience will not be offered for entry in 2022W nor thereafter. If you are interested in studying neuroscience, please see the new Major in Neuroscience below. SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140
OR the following Chemistry AND Biology
One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND BIOL 121 and BIOL 140 or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1

Major (3502): Behavioural Neuroscience (PSYC)

The new Major in Neuroscience (see below) has been approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, which means that this Major in Behavioural Neuroscience will not be offered for entry in 2022W nor thereafter. If you are interested in studying neuroscience, please see the new Major in Neuroscience below.

SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140

OR the following Chemistry AND Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 121 and BIOL 140
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Major (0244): Biochemistry (BIOC)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry, Biology AND Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Major (3095): Biology (BIOL)
SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*
OR the following Chemistry AND Biology
One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND BIOL 140 or BIOL 180 and one of BIOL 112 or BIOL 121 or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1 * Students who have SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 and are entering Year 2 of the Major in Biology in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140, nor BIOL 180.

Major (3095): Biology (BIOL)

SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*

OR the following Chemistry AND Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 140 or BIOL 180 and one of BIOL 112 or BIOL 121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

* Students who have SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 and are entering Year 2 of the Major in Biology in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140, nor BIOL 180.

Honours (1136): Biotechnology
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 6 cr ENGL 1 or WRDS 1 or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses (3 of these 6 cr may be completed during summer session following Year 1). AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 6 cr ENGL 1 or WRDS 1 or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses (3 of these 6 cr may be completed during summer session following Year 1). AND the following Biology + Chemistry + Mathematics + Physics 6 credits from BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 121 or transfer equivalents AND One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND MATH 100 or MATH 102 or MATH 104 or MATH 110 or MATH 120 or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1 (differential calculus) AND Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or 3 transfer credits of PHYS 1**

Honours (1136): Biotechnology

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 6 cr ENGL 1** or WRDS 1** or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses (3 of these 6 cr may be completed during summer session following Year 1).

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 6 cr ENGL 1** or WRDS 1** or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses (3 of these 6 cr may be completed during summer session following Year 1).

AND the following Biology + Chemistry + Mathematics + Physics

6 credits from BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 121
or transfer equivalents

AND

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 100 or MATH 102 or MATH 104 or MATH 110 or MATH 120
or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1** (differential calculus)

AND

Physics 12 or PHYS 100
or 3 transfer credits of PHYS 1**

Honours (3221): Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences (CAPS)
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 75% AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 75% AND the following Chemistry + Biology One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND BIOL 112 or 8 transfer credits of BIOL 1

Honours (3221): Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences (CAPS)

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 75%

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 75%

AND the following Chemistry + Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits of BIOL 1**

Major (0409): Chemistry (CHEM)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry AND Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Major Cognitive Systems (1225): Cognition and Brain
No specific prerequisites required

Major Cognitive Systems (1226): Computational Intelligence and Design
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR the following Computer Science
CPSC 107 or CPSC 110 or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

Major (0376): Computer Science (CPSC)
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR the following Computer Science
CPSC 107 or CPSC 110 or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

Major (1223): Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOSC)
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
A course each from TWO of the following three areas: Mathematics, Chemistry OR Physics
MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) or CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or 4 transfer credits CHEM 1 PHYS 131 or PHYS 106 or PHYS 117 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 107 or 3 transfer credits of PHYS 1**

Major (1263): Environmental Sciences (ENSC)
No specific prerequisites required

Major (3428) Geographical Sciences (GEOS)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR one of the following Biology OR Geographical Sciences OR Geographical Sciences + Physics

BIOL 121 or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

GEOB 103 or GEOS 103 (or transfer equivalent)

GEOB 102 or GEOS 102 (or transfer equivalent) AND one of PHYS 131 or PHYS 106 or PHYS 117 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 107 or 3 transfer credits of PHYS 1**

Major (3193): Geology
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
A course each from TWO of the following three areas: Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics
MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) or CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or 4 transfer credits CHEM 1 PHYS 131 or PHYS 106 or PHYS 117 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 107 or 3 transfer credits of PHYS 1**

Major (0001): Geophysics
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR the following Mathematics and Physics
MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)
AND
One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or PHYS 102 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Major (1682): Integrated Sciences (INSC)
No specific prerequisites

Major (0456): Mathematics (MATH)
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR the following Mathematics
MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Major (0185): Mathematical Sciences (MASC)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science and Mathematics

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Honours (0166): Mathematics (MATH)
Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session. AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session. AND MATH 121 or MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) To be admitted into an honours mathematics specialization, a student must obtain at least 68% in MATH 121 or average at least 80% in 6 credits of 100-level MATH courses.

Honours (0166): Mathematics (MATH)

Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session.

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session.

AND

MATH 121 or MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

To be admitted into an honours mathematics specialization, a student must obtain at least 68% in MATH 121 or average at least 80% in 6 credits of 100-level MATH courses.

Major (1153): Microbiology and Immunology

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry and Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Major (3742): Neuroscience (NSCI)
SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*
OR the following Chemistry AND Biology
One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110#) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120#) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130#) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND One of BIOL 112 or 121 AND one of BIOL 140 or 180 or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1 * Students who have SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 and are entering Year 2 of the Neuroscience specialization in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140. # Students entering Year 2 in 2023W will be required to take the first-year Chemistry courses including labs. Here is the requirement for those students: One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

Major (3742): Neuroscience (NSCI)

SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*

OR the following Chemistry AND Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110#) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120#) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130#)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

One of BIOL 112 or 121 AND one of BIOL 140 or 180
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

* Students who have SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 and are entering Year 2 of the Neuroscience specialization in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140.

# Students entering Year 2 in 2023W will be required to take the first-year Chemistry courses including labs. Here is the requirement for those students: One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

Honours (0577): Fisheries Oceanography
Science honours requirements
AND
SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010	OR	One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND BIOL 112 or 8 transfer credits of BIOL 1

Honours (0577): Fisheries Oceanography

Science honours requirements

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits of BIOL 1**

Major (0311): Pharmacology (PCTH)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry and Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Major (0524) Physics (PHYS)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Mathematics and Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Honours (0344): Physics (PHYS)
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session. AND the following Mathematics + Physics MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) AND One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or both of PHYS 158, 159 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1 including a lab component

Honours (0344): Physics (PHYS)

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements: Honours degree candidates are expected to maintain an overall 68% average, complete all courses attempted, and complete at least 30 credits in every winter session.

AND the following Mathematics + Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Major (0562): Statistics (STAT)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Mathematics*

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

* Students entering Year 2 in 2023W will be required to take the MATH above AND One of DSCI 100 or 3 credits of STAT 1** or 3 credits of STAT 2**

Combined Honours (3508): Biochemistry and Forensic Science
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 3 cr of ENGL 1 or WRDS 1 or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 3 cr of ENGL 1 or WRDS 1 or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses AND the following Biology + Chemistry + Mathematics BIOL 121 or transfer equivalent AND One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND MATH 100 or MATH 102 or MATH 104 or MATH 110 or MATH 120 or MATH 180 or MATH 184 or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1 (differential calculus) AND MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1** (integral calculus)

Combined Honours (3508): Biochemistry and Forensic Science

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 3 cr of ENGL 1** or WRDS 1** or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements, sessional avg >= 70% and 3 cr of ENGL 1** or WRDS 1** or SCIE 113 or other eligible communication courses

AND the following Biology + Chemistry + Mathematics

BIOL 121
or transfer equivalent

AND

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 100 or MATH 102 or MATH 104 or MATH 110 or MATH 120 or MATH 180 or MATH 184
or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1** (differential calculus)

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1** (integral calculus)

Combined Major (3382): Biochemistry and Chemistry

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112 or BIOL 121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Honours (3676): Biophysics (BIOP)
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*
OR
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics + Biology + Physics: One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) AND BIOL 112 and BIOL 140* or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1 AND One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or 8 both of PHYS 158, 159 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1 including a lab component * Students who are entering Year 2 of the Biophysics specialization in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140.

Combined Honours (3676): Biophysics (BIOP)

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND

SCIE 001 or SCIE 010 AND BIOL 140*

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics + Biology + Physics:

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

BIOL 112 and BIOL 140*
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or 8 both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

* Students who are entering Year 2 of the Biophysics specialization in 2023 or later, are not required to take BIOL 140.

Combined Honours (0206): Chemistry and Mathematics (CHEM, MATH)
Science honours requirements AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Honours (0206): Chemistry and Mathematics (CHEM, MATH)

Science honours requirements

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements

AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Major (3340): Chemical Biology (CHEM, BIOL)

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112 or BIOL 121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

AND

MATH 100 or MATH 102 or MATH 104 or MATH 110 or MATH 120 or MATH 180 or MATH 184
or 3 transfer credits of MATH 1** (differential calculus)

Combined Major (3096): Combined Major in Science (CMSC)
No specific prerequisites.

Combined Major (1370): Computer Science and Biology

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science, Chemistry and Biology

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112 or BIOL121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Combined Major (3401): Computer Science and Chemistry

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science, Chemistry and Mathematics

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Major (1429): Computer Science and Mathematics

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science and Mathematics

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Major (1371): Computer Science and Microbiology and Immunology

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science, Chemistry and Biology

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Combined Major (1391): Computer Science and Physics

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Combined Major (1375): Computer Science and Statistics

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Computer Science and Mathematics

CPSC 107 or CPSC 110
or 3 transfer credits of systematic computer programming
or 6 transfer credits of a two-course sequence in computer programming where the first course is a prerequisite for the second

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Major (3144): Microbiology and Oceanography

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry and Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Combined Major (3125): Oceanography and Biology

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry and Biology

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

BIOL 112 or BIOL 121
or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1**

Combined Major (3383): Oceanography and Chemistry

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Chemistry and Mathematics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

Combined Major (3126): Oceanography and Physics

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

OR the following Mathematics and Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Combined Honours (0009): Physics and Astronomy (PHYS, ASTR)
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND the following Mathematics + Physics MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) AND One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or both of PHYS 158, 159 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1 including a lab component

Combined Honours (0009): Physics and Astronomy (PHYS, ASTR)

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND the following Mathematics + Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Combined Honours (0517): Chemical Physics (CHEM, PHYS)
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses ( except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses ( except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics + Physics One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135) or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 AND MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) AND One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or both of PHYS 158, 159 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Combined Honours (0517): Chemical Physics (CHEM, PHYS)

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses ( except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses ( except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND the following Chemistry + Mathematics + Physics

One of CHEM 111 or (CHEM 110+115) or CHEM 121 or (CHEM 120+115) AND one of CHEM 113 or CHEM 123 or (CHEM 130+135)
or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1**

AND

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

Combined Honours (0014): Physics and Math (PHYS, MATH)
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010
OR
Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1 courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1 courses. AND the following Mathematics + Physics MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121 or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1 (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus) AND One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119 or both of PHYS 158, 159 or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153 or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1 including a lab component

Combined Honours (0014): Physics and Math (PHYS, MATH)

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND

SCIE 001 OR SCIE 010

Science honours requirements. Minimum of 68% in all MATH 1** courses (except MATH 120 and 121, which require 60%). At least 68% in all PHYS 1** courses.

AND the following Mathematics + Physics

MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 121
or 6 transfer credits of MATH 1** (3 credits of differential calculus and 3 credits of integral calculus)

AND

One of PHYS 108 or 118 AND one of PHYS 109 or 119
or both of PHYS 158, 159
or PHYS 102 or PHYS 153
or 6 transfer credits of PHYS 1** including a lab component

What is the difference between the Combined Major in Science and Integrated Sciences?

The Combined Major in Science emphasizes breadth and includes a laboratory requirement and a mandatory course in science communication. It's ideal for students who wish to develop strong foundations in multiple scientific disciplines rather than specializing in a single science. Integrated Sciences emphasizes depth and interdisciplinarity. Students create their own specialization requirements (with faculty approval). It’s an ideal choice for students who want to explore a specific topic that crosses disciplines. While the CMS is more structured than IS, both offer students flexibility in their choice of courses and disciplines.

What’s the difference between the Major in Mathematics and the Major in Mathematical Sciences?

Mathematics is a powerful tool for solving practical problems and a highly creative field of study. It’s more than just numbers and rules for calculating with them. As a mathematics major, you’ll learn to reveal and explain patterns–whether the pattern appears as electrical impulses in an animal’s nervous system, as fluctuations in stock market prices, or as fine detail of an abstract geometric figure. The ability to simplify complex situations through abstraction and systematic reasoning is a great asset. Mathematics is applied in many fields including business, finance, industry, government, education and social sciences.

Mathematical Sciences integrates math, computer science, and statistics to provide you with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. While maintaining a strong core in mathematics, the program allows you to emphasize mathematics, statistics, computer science, or any combination of the three.

How difficult is it to get into Computer Science? What’s the cut-off average?

Computer Science is a popular specialization and has a relatively large number of available spaces. While the average necessary to be placed in Computer Science (or any specialization) changes from year to year, it has often been in the mid- to high-70s.

How competitive is Honours Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences?

Honours CAPS is a smaller program that is relatively popular. The sessional average necessary to be placed changes from year to year depending on the applicant pool, however it is reasonable to assume that you need a sessional average in or above the 80s.
Step 4 - Considering an Honours?

Second Year Specialization Application: Requirements

Can I complete the requirements for my chosen specializations over the summer?

What’s the difference between the course requirements listed in the Calendar and the application requirements below?

Detailed Specialization Admission Requirements

Majors and Honours

Combined Majors and Combined Honours

What is the difference between the Combined Major in Science and Integrated Sciences?

What’s the difference between the Major in Mathematics and the Major in Mathematical Sciences?

How difficult is it to get into Computer Science? What’s the cut-off average?

How competitive is Honours Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences?

Combined Majors and
Combined Honours