Science Honours

Carleton University

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
Carleton Science Honours undergraduate admissions
78%
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 78%. Fall 2027. Carleton publishes this degree-level cut-off for Ontario high-school applicants. It does not give a separate figure for this degree variant.
Carleton 2027 Viewbook · Ontario minimum cut-offs, printed page 60

Deadlines

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Next deadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

Application: January 2027 term, international transcripts
2026 entry
Verbatim: "Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US)."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
For most choices, complete Grade 12 Advanced Functions.
Choose two of Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics.
Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.
Choose Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Complete Advanced Functions.
Calculus and Vectors can substitute for Advanced Functions.
Include Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).
Choose one of Grade 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Space Science. Grade 12 Physics is strongly recommended for Physics choices.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in Carleton360
- Upload the records requested in Carleton360. If Admissions requests an official physical document, have it sent directly to the office rather than treating an applicant upload as official.
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Step 4English translations for other-language documents
- Records in a language other than English need a certified English translation or notarized translation copy, matching the original's course and grade information.
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Applicant pathways

2026–27 calendar Ontario high school prerequisites

Ontario high school applicants

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
For most choices, complete Grade 12 Advanced Functions.
Choose two of Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics.
Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.

Fall 2027 BSc Gateway entry options

Ontario high school applicants for Fall 2027

Choose Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Complete Advanced Functions.
Choose two of Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics.
Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.

2026–27 Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geomatics or Physical Geography

Ontario high school applicants selecting the listed Science Honours fields

Calculus and Vectors can substitute for Advanced Functions.

2026–27 Physics, Applied Physics or double Honours Mathematics and Physics

Ontario high school applicants selecting the listed Physics fields

Include Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).
Choose one of Grade 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Space Science. Grade 12 Physics is strongly recommended for Physics choices.

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

High-school applicants educated in Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Complete high school with five courses numbered 30 or 31.
Most Science Honours options require Math 30-1 and two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Math 31 can substitute for Math 30-1.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Math 30-1 and Math 31, plus one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

British Columbia and Yukon

High-school applicants educated in British Columbia and Yukon

Complete high school with four Grade 12 academic courses.
Most Science Honours options require Pre-Calculus 12 and two of Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 12 can substitute for Pre-Calculus 12.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12, plus one of Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Manitoba

High-school applicants educated in Manitoba

Complete high school with five courses at the 40 level.
Most Science Honours options require Pre-Calculus Math 40S and two of Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 45S can substitute for Pre-Calculus Math 40S.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Pre-Calculus Math 40S and Calculus 45S, plus one of Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

New Brunswick

High-school applicants educated in New Brunswick

Complete high school with five academic Grade 12 courses.
Most Science Honours options require Pre-Calculus B 120 and two of Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 120 can substitute for Pre-Calculus B 120.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Pre-Calculus B 120 and Calculus 120, plus one of Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Newfoundland and Labrador

High-school applicants educated in Newfoundland and Labrador

Complete high school with 10 credits at the 3000 level.
Most Science Honours options require Math 3200 and two of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 3208 can substitute for Math 3200.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Math 3200 and Calculus 3208, plus one of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Nova Scotia

High-school applicants educated in Nova Scotia

Complete high school with five Grade 12 academic or advanced courses.
Most Science Honours options require Pre-Calculus 12 and two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 12 can substitute for Pre-Calculus 12.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12, plus one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Prince Edward Island

High-school applicants educated in Prince Edward Island

Complete high school with five academic courses at the 611 or 621 level.
Most Science Honours options require Math 621B and two of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Math 611B can substitute for Math 621B.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Math 621B and Math 611B, plus one of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Saskatchewan

High-school applicants educated in Saskatchewan

Complete high school with six courses numbered 30.
Most Science Honours options require Pre-Calculus 30 and two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent. Confirm that last equivalent with Carleton.
For the Earth Science and related Physical Sciences selections, Calculus 30 can substitute for Pre-Calculus 30.
Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, and Physics require Pre-Calculus 30 and Calculus 30, plus one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or an accepted Earth and Space Science equivalent.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

BSc Honours degree total: at least 20.0 credits.
Complete at least 2.0 credits of approved Experimental Science from two different departments or institutes.
Complete 2.0 Science Continuation credits outside the major. For double majors, 2.0 Science Continuation credits in each major can meet the requirement.
Complete 2.0 credits outside Science and Engineering and Design. ISAP 1000 can count. Different outside-faculty credit rules apply when transferring 10.0 credits or more.
Graduation normally requires at least 5.0 credits earned at Carleton that have not already counted toward a degree.
Honours requires at least 3.0 advanced credits in the major at the 3000 level or above. Combined Honours requires at least 1.5 at that level in each major.
Standard Honours graduation CGPAs are 5.00 overall and 6.50 in the major. Program-specific minimums can be higher.
Single-discipline or combined Honours routes have their own capstone and major requirements.
Undeclared BSc Honours students should take 2.0 Experimental Science credits, 1.0 Mathematics credit, 1.0 Mathematics, Experimental Science or Computer Science credit, and 1.0 credit from ISAP 1000 and/or approved outside-faculty courses. Check the intended major’s math prerequisites.
Undeclared students apply to a specific program by 3.5 completed credits.