Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Natural Sciences - Honours
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Simple Requirements
For Honours Degree requirements, or if completing this program as a Second Degree, refer to:
For other regulations related to the Faculty of Science, see: 3. Faculty of Science Regulations.
Program vs. Faculty Regulations
Regulations governing programs in Natural Sciences are a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read Faculty Regulations first.
Students should consult Academic Requirements in their Student Centre periodically to ensure that requirements are being met.
Enrolment Limitations
Refer to 3.3 Enrolment Limitations.
The major field of an individual's Natural Sciences program is defined as:
1. Major Field Courses (Concentrations One and Two)
The program must contain two concentrations as described under Application to Concentrations.
The courses in the two concentrations must be selected as follows:
Students require a minimum of 30 units in their C1.
Students may not exceed 36 units in their C1. Within those courses completed for their C1, students must complete a minimum of 6 units at the 400 level or higher.
Students require a minimum of 18 units in their C2. Students may not exceed 30 units in their C2.
The combination of units in C1 plus C2 may not exceed 60 units.
Choose courses from faculties other than the Faculty of Science, excluding courses in Tablethe 1Major Field. Of these 18 units, students must take at least 6 units from the Faculty of Arts. Science 311 (SCIE311) may be counted among these courses.
Note: Natural Sciences students are not permitted to take more than 6 units from courses numbered 507 offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Complete one of the following three sets of courses:
(1)Students interested in completing a C1 in Computer Science should complete Philosophy 279 in their first year.
AS OF FALL 2025, THE NATURAL SCIENCE, ENERGY SCIENCE CONCENTRATION 1 has been SUSPENDED. NO NEW ADMISSIONS WILL BE PERMITTED.
Note: Energy Science students completing a Concentration Two in Physics will have the Physics courses count toward both concentrations. No Physics courses beyond required Physics courses can count toward both Energy Science and a Physics concentration. Energy Science students completing a Concentration Two in Chemistry will have Chemistry 203 count toward both concentrations.
A minimum of 18 to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Biological Sciences.
A minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Chemistry.
A minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Computer Science.
A minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Geology and/or Geophysics.
A minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Mathematics.
A minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 30 units selected from the major Field of Physics and/or Astrophysics.
Recommended Program Sequence for the BSc in Natural Sciences
This sequence describes both the recommended order in which courses should be taken and the recommended course(s) in instances where multiple courses may fulfill a degree requirement. All possible courses that may fulfill degree requirements are found in the Required Courses listed above.
Taking courses in the order of the Program Sequencing Guide will ensure students can complete their program in a timely fashion. The time to complete a program may be lengthened if students choose to complete their requirements in an alternate order.
To complete an optional enhancement to this degree program, refer to:
It is not possible for students in the Natural Sciences program to choose a minor in either area of their concentrations. However, students may complete a minor outside of their areas of concentration. Furthermore, Natural Sciences students may not select a second major or combined degree in areas of their two concentrations.