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Deadlines

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Other deadline details
No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
Full source wording

ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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June 30Domestic fall applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic fall applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • June 30
  • Exact named directory row
  • standing annual date
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November 30Domestic winter applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic winter applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • November 30
  • Exact named directory row
  • standing annual date
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May 1International fall applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • International fall applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • May 1
  • International applicants use the earlier general date unless the programme closes earlier
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October 1International winter applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • International winter applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • October 1
  • International applicants use the earlier general date unless the programme closes earlier
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July 15Fall evaluation documents after June 30 closureStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants whose applicable fall application deadline is June 30
  • not the international May 1 route
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • July 15
  • Published evaluation-document row
  • other admission criteria may require earlier documents
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August 1Fall final documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Fall applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • August 1
  • General final-document policy
  • any earlier programme-specific criteria take priority
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December 1Winter final documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Winter applicants
  • Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
  • December 1
  • General final-document policy
  • any earlier programme-specific criteria take priority
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

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

MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteriaMacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
    ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta
  3. Step 3$110 application fee
    • MacEwan publishes a $110 non-refundable application fee for 2026/27.
    MacEwan 2026/27 tuition and fee estimatesMacEwan 2026/27 tuition and fee estimates
  4. Step 4Academic transcripts and requested documents
    • Applicants monitor myStudentSystem for transcript and document requests. Interim documents are generally due two weeks after the program application closes.
    MacEwan admission document deadlinesMacEwan admission document deadlines
Applicant pathways
Regular Admission

Regular Admission; only the named route and programme-specific major conditions apply

  • To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
  • ELA 30-1
  • Mathematics 30-1
  • Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Computing Science-Advanced Career and Technology Studies (5 credits)
  • One subject from Group A, B, C or D
  • Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 are required for majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Psychology.
  • Chemistry 30 is required for a major in Physical Sciences.
  • Applicants who declare Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Physical Sciences should have Physics 20.
  • A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g., two 3-credit subjects).
  • Applicants with nine to 23 university-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.
MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
Mature Admission

Mature Admission; only the named route and programme-specific major conditions apply

  • To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
  • Applicants must be Canadian Applicants, 20 years of age or older, and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
  • ELA 30-1
  • Mathematics 30-1
  • Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Computing Science-Advanced Level Career and Technology Studies (5 credits)
  • Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 are required for majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Psychology.
  • Chemistry 30 is required for a major in Physical Sciences.
  • Applicants who declare Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Physical Sciences should have Physics 20.
  • Applicants with nine to 23 university-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.
MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
Previous Post-Secondary Work

Previous Post-Secondary Work; only the named route and programme-specific major conditions apply

  • To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
  • Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
  • Applicants must have successfully completed the following:
  • A minimum of 24 university-level credits, from a recognized institution, with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • The required mathematics and science courses listed under the Regular or Mature Admission category.
  • Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 are required for majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Psychology.
  • Chemistry 30 is required for a major in Physical Sciences.
  • Applicants who declare Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Physical Sciences should have Physics 20.
MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
Additional programme application criteria

Applicants in the categories explicitly named by each criterion

  • All applicants must meet the following:
  • To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
  • Applicable to All Admission Categories
  • All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP .
  • Applicants who have been assigned two unsatisfactory academic records within the past five years will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the program until a minimum three years from the date of the assignment of the last unsatisfactory academic record. For the purpose of admission or re-admission, an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation ‘required to withdraw’ or equivalent.
  • Applicable to Regular and Mature admission categories
  • The Office of the University Registrar will assess high school/senior secondary applicants’ academic preparedness based on an informed consideration of the academic curriculum completed by the applicant.
  • General Admission Criteria for Internationally Educated Applicants or Applicants Educated Out of Province:
  • Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in the system or country of education; and
  • Program-specific prerequisite admission subjects, which must be completed at the senior/grade 12 level or equivalent for program preparedness; and
  • Minimum average required for regular or competitive admission on all academic subjects successfully completed in the final year of secondary education.
MacEwan University programme calendar admission criteria
Published application and document-date scope

Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences; domestic versus international applicants

  • Domestic application dates are June 30 for Fall and November 30 for Winter. International applicants use May 1 and October 1 unless a programme requires an earlier date.
  • Fall final records are due August 1; Winter final records are due December 1. July 15 evaluation documents apply to June 30 application closures, not automatically to the earlier international route.
  • The directory lists no Spring/Summer intake for this entry. These are standing annual dates; an explicit 2027/28 closing cycle is not inferred.
MacEwan current named-major and international application/document date directory
International versus Canadian admission categories

International applicants and Canadian applicants choosing a programme admission category

  • International applicants must qualify through the regular or previous-postsecondary category. The mature category is open only to Canadian applicants. Each programme publishes its own required secondary subjects or postsecondary equivalents and admission criteria.
  • A competitive programme can require stronger results or additional criteria beyond the stated minimum. Resumes, references, letters of intent, security checks, portfolios, auditions, experience and English proficiency may be required by the particular programme. This shared category rule does not certify that every held programme offers every category.
macewan how apply · official applicant policy
Previous-postsecondary AGPA assessment

Applicants with attempted postsecondary study; programme-specific admission eligibility remains controlling

  • Nine or more attempted postsecondary credits may require an admission grade point average in addition to secondary-school requirements. The programme defines which postsecondary coursework is eligible. This threshold identifies AGPA calculation and is not a universal threshold for degree-entry eligibility.
  • With at least 24 attempted credits, use all coursework in the most recent two terms if they contain 24 credits; otherwise include earlier complete terms until at least 24 credits are reached. All grades in those included terms count, so the calculation can exceed 24 credits. With 9 to fewer than 24 attempted credits, use all attempted credits. Below 9 attempted credits, no AGPA is calculated and assessment uses secondary-school grades. No normalized admission minimum is changed.
macewan postsecondary · official applicant policy

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • English: 6 credits.
  • Mathematical Sciences: 6 credits.
  • Primary Major: 42-60 credits.
  • Secondary Major or Minor(s): 18-60 credits.
  • Options: Up to 60 credits.
  • Minimum Honours Requirements: 63 credits.
  • Option Courses, Non-Compulsory Honours Courses, and/or a Minor: 57 credits.
  • Choose 6 credits from each of the following disciplines: 18
  • Choose 18 to 24 credits from senior-level courses from the first primary discipline 18-24
  • Choose 18 to 24 credits from senior- level courses from the second primary discipline 18-24
  • Choose 6-12 credits from senior- level courses from CHEM, EASC, and/or PHYS 6-12
  • Students have the option of completing a minor. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level. 0-18
  • Students can choose from Arts and Science courses or up to 21 credits in out-of-faculty options. 1 27-57
  • Total Credits 120
ReferencesMacEwan 2027–2028 Physical Sciences requirement groupsMacEwan 2027/28 official programme-length table and named majorsMacEwan: current faculty and school contact directoryMacEwan official directory: native faculty contact records
Required courses and electives
  • Total Degree Credits Including Breadth: 120 credits.
ReferencesMacEwan 2027–2028 Physical Sciences requirement groupsMacEwan 2027/28 official programme-length table and named majorsMacEwan: current faculty and school contact directoryMacEwan official directory: native faculty contact records

Program facts

Entering average~68–78%
MacEwan University 2026/27 viewbook admission chart
InternshipInternship details
MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 694Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Chemistry

BSc

Choose Chemistry as one of two primary disciplines. Each primary discipline requires advanced coursework.

Published requirements

Courses

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Named courses across the published program requirements, including alternatives and elective banks. This is not a timetable or a list every student takes.

2027–2028: Specific Major Requirements5 listed

Published requirement group, not an academic term. Course alternatives remain alternatives; complete source footnotes, prerequisites and entry-year rules apply. Choose 6 credits from each of the following disciplines: | 18. Chemistry | . Earth and Planetary Science | . Physics | . PHYS 124 & PHYS 126 | Physics for Life Sciences I and Physics for Life Sciences II | . PHYS 144 & PHYS 146 | Mechanics and Electromagnetism | .

MacEwan 2027–2028 Physical Sciences requirement groups
Additional published courses
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
Faculty of Arts and Science lists its Dean’s Office in room 7-310. This is the faculty’s administrative contact office; individual teaching rooms and external placements are separate.MacEwan official directory: native faculty contact records
ReferencesMacEwan 2027–2028 Physical Sciences requirement groupsMacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 694MacEwan 2027/28 official programme-length table and named majorsMacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 690MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 691MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 720MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 721MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 692MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 693MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 722MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 723MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 724MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 829MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 830MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 832MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 831MacEwan 2027–2028 exact course description, PDF page 854MacEwan: current faculty and school contact directoryMacEwan official directory: native faculty contact records

Careers

Career examples

  • Laboratory analyst
  • Environmental consultant
  • Quality assurance specialist
Scope and qualifications

Direct career examples from the major career map linked by the degree’s Your Future page. Some need additional experience, training or registration; employer requirements vary.

Costs

Bachelor of Science

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Fall + winter credit rates · CAD

Canadian students example · Choose your category

Tuition$250 / credit
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Tuition only · International term minimum $8,469

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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