Interdisciplinary Science at MRU

Deadlines

February 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, February 1, 2027

Early admission application
2027/2028 · All Fall 2027 applicants; programme-specific earlier dates still apply
Official deadline

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.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

English Language Arts 30-160% min.
Math 30-160% min.
Chemistry 3060% min.

Application steps

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 3$100 application fee
- The online undergraduate application requires a non-refundable $100 fee.
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Step 4Official academic transcripts
- Applicants list every high school and postsecondary institution attended. Applications are reviewed after all required transcripts are received.
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Applicant pathways

Exact programme academic admission requirements

Interdisciplinary Science BSc; Alberta Grade 12 subjects or published equivalents

English Language Arts 30-1: 60%; Math 30-1: 60%; Chemistry 30: 60%
Minimum final average for high-school/mature applicants: 65%.
Minimum final GPA for post-secondary applicants: 2.0.
Competitive ranges are previous-year guidelines, assessed separately from minimum final eligibility.

High school applicant

High school applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

You will be considered a high school applicant if you meet the following criteria: you are in your final year of high school, or you have left or completed high school, and you have completed fewer than eight post-secondary courses

Post-secondary applicant

Post-secondary applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

You will be considered a post-secondary applicant if you meet the following criteria: Fall Semester: if you have completed four or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credit hours) by Dec. 31 and will have completed eight or more (minimum 24 credit hours) by June 30 . Winter Semester: if you have completed eight or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credit hours) by Aug. 31.

Mature applicant

Mature applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

You will be considered a mature applicant if you meet the following criteria: you do not meet the high school applicant requirements, you have not completed sufficient courses to be considered as a post-secondary applicant, and you are 21 as of Sept. 1 for the Fall Semester or Jan. 1 for the Winter Semester

General admission qualification

High-school, mature or post-secondary applicants as explicitly named

Your general admission requirements are determined based on your applicant category:
High school : High School applicants must present five Grade 12 level courses for admission. Included in these five courses, applicants must present the required subjects for their intended program of choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses. The additional subject(s) which may be presented for admission include the following courses from Group A, B, or C.
Post-secondary: To be eligible for admission, you must present a minimum GPA. Unless a specific (higher) GPA has been indicated for your program of choice, post-secondary applicants are normally required to have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Some programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Mature: Mature applicants must present at least two Grade 12 level courses for admission. More than two may be required depending on the specific high school courses required for your program choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses.
For high school course work to be used for admission purposes, courses must be completed by June 30 for the Fall Semester . When completing your application, report all 5-credit Group A and B courses (or equivalents) that will be completed by June 30.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Graduation Requirements: Students completing degree requirements will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in their chosen major from Mount Royal.

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

Majors & specializations

Biology

BSc

Choose two concentrations. Biology includes cell biology, evolution and options in genetics, physiology and conservation.

Published requirements

Courses

Named courses in the 2026/27 degree and major requirements, including option banks and alternatives. This is a course menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

Curriculum / Biology Concentration12 listed