Natural Sciences

University of Calgary

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
UCalgary · Natural Sciences · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Optional Science co-op
Work experience
Optional Science co-op
UCalgary · Science co-op entry and work terms
~High 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: High 80s. Fall 2027. Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.
UCalgary · Natural Sciences · Fall 2027 Ontario admission

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

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September 2027 entry · Fall 2027 direct high-school applicants
Submit the undergraduate application and pay the application fee.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application: Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Verbatim: "Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee
Deadline to make changes to your program choices."
The Student Access Process application deadline and the Bachelor of Health Sciences supplemental documentation deadline are the same day

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ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees

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Oct. 1Domestic application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Oct. 1
Canadian citizens / permanent residents
Undergraduate awards application also opens Oct
1

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Aug. 15International application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Aug. 15
For students requiring a study permit

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March 15Document deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 15
Unofficial transcripts and supporting documents
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May 1Acceptance deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

May 1

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

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MHF4UAdvanced Functions

Choose two from Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U, Physics SPH4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U or Computer Science ICS4U.
One approved course or option.
Only one approved Fine Arts subject may count.
Meet the university’s English language requirement.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 high-school entry.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts and requested supporting records
- Applicants authorize retrieval from Alberta Education and participating Alberta institutions where applicable. Other applicants upload unofficial copies for review. Final official records must come from the education authority, institution or secure transcript delivery system to finalize an offer.
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Step 4Certified English translations, if applicable
- Any supporting record in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a certified translator.
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Step 5Choose two concentrations on your application.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Check Student Centre for your required documents.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

First concentration prerequisites

Natural Sciences applicants

Biology requires high-school Biology. Chemistry and Geoscience require high-school Chemistry. Physics requires high-school Calculus and Physics.

Honours admission

Current Faculty of Science students

From Fall 2027, complete at least 30 units before applying to an available Honours degree.

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing

Complete at least 120 units and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA over the degree and the major field.

References

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 30–36 units in Concentration One, including at least 3 at the 400 level or higher. Complete 18–30 units in Concentration Two. The combined maximum is 60 units.
Select a minor outside your two concentrations. Neither concentration can also be the field of a second major or combined degree.

References

Required courses and electives

Complete 12 units of Natural Sciences core, 9 units of Science breadth and 18 outside-Science and outside-major-field units, including 6 in Arts.

References

Program facts

Entering average~High 80s

Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.

Co-opOptional Science co-op

The co-op designation requires at least two work terms totaling eight months and both required co-op courses.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Choose two concentrations on your initial application.

Biology

BSc

Choose Biology as one of two concentrations. Both concentration choices are submitted with the initial application.

Published requirements

Courses

Current Fall 2026 recommended course sequences. The linked guides specify complete requirements and options.

First year · Biology concentration example8 listed

The example uses Biology as Concentration One. Concentration Two sets two more courses. Choose MATH 249 or 265 and MATH 211 or 267.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
BIOL 211Biomolecules and Cellular Systems
BIOL 213Ecology, Evolution, and the Biosphere
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 211Linear Methods I
MATH 267University Calculus II
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I

First year · Chemistry concentration7 listed

Add the applicable second concentration and breadth options. Choose MATH 249 or 265.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 267University Calculus II

First year · Computer Science concentration8 listed

Choose CPSC 231 and 233 or CPSC 217 and 219. Take PHIL 279 for breadth.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
CPSC 219Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies II
CPSC 231Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors I
CPSC 233Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors II
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 211Linear Methods I

First year · Geoscience concentration10 listed

Choose MATH 249 or 265 and PHYS 211 or 221. The guide specifies remaining options.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
ERTH 210Welcome to Earth
CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 211Linear Methods I
PHYS 211Mechanics
PHYS 221Mechanics
PHYS 223Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics

First year · Mathematics concentration7 listed

Add the applicable second concentration and breadth options. Choose MATH 249 or 265. The guide allows an open option in place of MATH 271.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
MATH 211Linear Methods I
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 267University Calculus II
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
MATH 271Discrete Mathematics

First year · Physics concentration9 listed

Add the applicable second concentration and breadth options. Choose MATH 249 or 265. Choose PHYS 211, 221 or 227.

SCIE 205Foundations for Success in Science
PHYS 211Mechanics
PHYS 221Mechanics
PHYS 227Classical Physics
PHYS 229Modern Physics
CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 267University Calculus II

Second year · Biology concentration example3 listed

The second concentration, Science breadth and other options also contribute courses.

BIOL 311Principles of Genetics
BIOL 331Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 371Comparative Biology of Plants and Animals

Later years · Biology concentration example5 listed

Choose BIOL 313 or BCEM 393. The Science research design, society and project courses are shared Natural Sciences requirements.

BIOL 313Principles of Ecology
BCEM 393Introduction to Biochemistry
SCIE 301Research Design and Statistical Analysis
SCIE 403Science in Society
SCIE 501Project Course in Natural Science

References

Careers

Scope and qualifications

Career options depend on the two concentrations. UCalgary lists graduate study and further professional study in law, medicine, veterinary medicine and architecture.

Career examples published by UCalgary for this degree.