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Bachelor of Liberal Science

North Bay, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Science at Nipissing University, A science degree built from two science minors with research.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Liberal Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Medicine
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Education or MBA study
Data analyst
Scientific journalist
Environmental consultant
Policy analyst
Laboratory technician
Field research assistant

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary science foundation built on two science minors of 18 credits each
Chosen from areas such as biology
Computer science
Environmental science
Geology and mathematics. Includes undergraduate research and optional certificates. Total degree credits are not stated on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB) with six academic subjects
Competitive programmes such as Nursing need a higher average
Country-specific minimums on request
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
PTE 58
Cambridge C1 176).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB), Competitive programmes (e.g. Nursing, Physical and Health Education) require a higher average, Transfer applicants need at least 18 credits completed or in progress.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: Winter 2026-11-13
Fall 2027-04- Apply through the Nipissing International Application Service. Upload transcripts
English proof and other documents in the portal. Accept the offer in the portal within 2 weeks and pay the 2
000 CAD deposit (1
700 CAD refunded if the study permit is denied). Apply for the study permit with the offer letter. Receive registration package and attend orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,560 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	North Bay
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Science
Department	Liberal Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
13 Nov 2026
Closes today
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.