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Bachelor of Science
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year science degree with more than thirty majors and an optional co-op.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paid co-op work terms
- On-campus research awards and further study
Curriculum
- Four years. About a year of foundation university courses (mathematics and a laboratory science are needed for entry)
- Then a major from over thirty options such as biology
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Earth sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology and statistics
- With optional minors. Co-op in behavioural neuroscience
- Biology
- Computer science
- Economics and psychology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma or equivalent for applicants with transcripts from outside Canada and the US, grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 4.0 each band
- Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Science admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Faculty of Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Science. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 4.0 each band, Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill).