Adding or Changing a Program of Study

Adding or changing a program of study

If you are an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences or Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management, you can add a major or a minor or change your program of study for the next academic session.

Adding a major or a minor

Faculties of Arts, Science and Social Sciences

You can add a major or a minor as a second discipline. Your second discipline may or may not be offered in your current faculty. Consult the tables below for the options available.

Exceptions: Students in the following programs cannot add a second discipline:

Joint honours bachelor’s degree
Bachelor of Music
BSc with Honours in Biopharmaceutical Sciences
BSc with Honours in Environmental Science
BSc with Honours in Physical Geography
BSocSc in International Studies and Modern Languages
Honours Bachelor in Public Relations
Honours BSc in Financial Mathematics and Economics
Honours BSc in Ophthalmic Medical Technology program
Honours BSc with Specialization in Biochemistry (Biotechnology) / BASc in Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology)

Faculty of Science

You can add an option and a minor to the following programs:

Honours BSc in Biomedical Sciences (you can add either a minor or an option, not both)
Honours BSc with Specialization in Biochemistry
Honours BSc with Specialization in Biology
Honours BSc with Specialization in Chemistry
The Honours BSc with Specialization in Physics

Consult the undergraduate studies calendars to discover the options available for your program.

Faculty of Health Sciences, Human Kinetics and Health Sciences programs

You can add a minor to your degree as a second discipline. Consult the tables below for the options available.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science program

If you are enrolled in the Major in Computer Science, you can add a major or a minor to your degree as a second discipline. If you are enrolled in the Honours BSc with Specialization in Computer Science, you can add a minor and / or an option to your program. Consult the tables below and the undergraduate studies calendars to see the options available to you.

Faculty of Engineering (other than Computer Science), Faculty of Health Sciences (other than Human Kinetics and Health Sciences) and Telfer School of Management

Due to the limited number of elective courses and the structure of your program, you cannot add a second discipline.

Possible program combinations

Degree type	Mandatory additions	Optional additions
Honours with specialization	N/A	minor
Honours (multidisciplinary program)	N/A	minor
Honours (joint honours bachelor's)	N/A	N/A
Honours with major	major or minor	N/A
Four-year bachelor's with major	N/A	major or minor
Four-year bachelor's with minor	minor	N/A
Three-year general bachelor's	N/A	minor
Three-year general bachelor's with minor	N/A	minor

For more details on programs, visit the following web pages:

• Types of programs offered
• Program structures and discipline-specific requirements for bachelor’s degrees

Changing your main discipline

To change your main discipline to one that is offered by your current faculty, fill out the form for requesting a change to your program. These forms as well as details concerning procedures and deadlines are available online through your faculty::

• Faculty of Arts (PDF)
• Faculty of Engineering (PDF)
• Faculty of Health Sciences (PDF)
• Faculty of Science (PDF)
• Faculty of Social Sciences (PDF)
• School of Management (PDF)

To change your main discipline to one that is not offered in your current faculty, you must submit a completed application using Form A2 to the University of Ottawa’s Admissions Office.

Conditions for changing or adding a program

Required number of credits
Normally, you must have completed or be in the process of completing at least 24 credits before you request a change or add a program.

Contact your faculty to confirm the number of credits required to change your program or add the program(s) you’re considering.

Prerequisites
Some programs have prerequisites, usually at the secondary or college level. Be aware of these requirements and ensure you meet them before making a request to change or add a program.

If you completed your studies outside Canada, contact your faculty to confirm the prerequisites for your chosen program.

Minimum averages required to change or add a program (2012–2013)

Grade point average requirements vary among programs and between programs offered in English and in French due to the number of spaces available in each program. The averages shown below are subject to change.

Certain programs that do not allow a major or a minor to be added are included below so you can see all the program options. Be sure to read the information on restrictions and options in the table below very carefully.

Check your cumulative grade point average (found in your grade report in InfoWeb) before requesting a change or an addition to a program of study. InfoWeb is accessible via uoZone.

Who can help you with decisions?

If you have questions or concerns about the options available to you, don’t hesitate to contact your faculty. The academic advisors and academic assistants are there to help you better understand your options and would be happy to assist you in making the best decision for you.

Average Table

Disciplines	Program of study	CGPA^*	Conditions
Aboriginal Studies	Major	4.5
Aboriginal Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Accounting	Honours B. of Commerce with Specialization	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Calculus and Vectors - MCV4U or MAT1339
Administration	Complementary minor in business administration	5.0	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program. Registration begins in second year.
Anthropology	Major	4.5
Anthropology	Minor	3.5
Anthropology and Sociology	Joint Honours	4.5	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Applied Ethics	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Arabic Language and Culture	Major	4.5	Compulsory study session abroad
Arabic Language and Culture	Minor	3.5
Arts Administration	Complementary major	4.5	Bilingual program Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program in music, theatre, visual arts or another program for which you have obtained permission of the program coordinator.
Arts Administration	Complementary minor	3.5	Bilingual program Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program in music, theatre, visual arts or another program for which you have obtained permission of the program coordinator.
Asian Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Biochemistry	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biochemistry	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biochemistry	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301
Biochemistry	Honours BSc with Specialization in Biochemistry (biotechnology)/ BASc in Chemical Engineering (biotechnology)	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biochemistry (Microbiology and Immunology option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biologie/Éducation (for francophones)	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U ou BIO1509 CHM 4U ou CHM1701 Fonctions avancées 4U ou MAT 1718 Calcul différentiel and vecteurs 4U or MAT 1739 PHY 4U ou PHY1731
Biology	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Biology (Cellular/Molecular option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Biology (Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Biology (Physiology option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Biology	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Biology	Minor	3.5	Prerequisite for the minor: BIO 4U or BIO 1109
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering	B. of Applied Science	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Biomedical Sciences	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Only a minor can be added to this program. Transfer to this program not allowed.
Biomedical Sciences (Bioanalytical Sciences option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Transfer to this program is allowed only for students already in the Biomedical sciences program.
Biomedical Sciences (Biostatistics option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Transfer to this program is allowed only for students already in the Biomedical sciences program.
Biomedical Sciences (Cellular and Molecular Medicine option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Transfer to this program is allowed only for students already in the Biomedical sciences program.
Biomedical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Transfer to this program is allowed only for students already in the Biomedical sciences program.
Biomedical Sciences (Neurosciences option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Transfer to this program is allowed only for students already in the Biomedical sciences program.
Biopharmaceutical Sciences	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biopharmaceutical Sciences (Genomics option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. The option needs to be chosen after 2nd year. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Biopharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. The option needs to be chosen after 2nd year. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Canadian Studies	Major	4.5	Multidisciplinary program with a second language requirement.
Canadian Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Celtic Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Chemical Engineering	B. of Applied Science	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Chemistry	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Chemistry (Advanced Materials option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Chemisry (EcoChemistry option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Chemistry	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Chemistry	Minor	3.5	Prerequisite: CHM 4U or CHM1301
Chimie/Éducation (for francophones)	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1701 Fonctions avancées 4U or MAT 1718 Calcul différentiel et vecteurs 4U or MAT 1739 PHY 4U or PHY 1731
Civil Engineering	Bachelor of Applied Science	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Classical Studies	Honours with specialization	4.5
Classical Studies	Major	4.5
Classical Studies	Minor	3.5
Classics	Honours with specialization	4.5
Classics and Philosophy	Joint Honours	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Commerce	Honours Bachelor	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Common Law et science politique	Integrated program	First two years in Social Sciences with an average of 85%. A CGPA of 8.0 is required to be admitted in Common Law.	Program offered only in French or in French Immersion. Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Communication	Honours with specialization	6.0
Communication	Major	6.0
Communication	Minor	5.0
Communication et Lettres françaises (for francophones)	Joint Honours	5.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Communication and Philosophy	Joint Honours	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program
Communication and Political Science	Joint Honours	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Communication and Sociology	Joint Honours	6.0	Major and minors cannot be added to this program.
Computer Engineering	B. of Applied Science	5.0	Major and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Computer Science	Honours with Specialization	5.0	Only minors can be added to this program, majors cannot be added. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science (Bioinformatics Option)	Honours with Specialization	5.0	Only minors can be added to this program, majors cannot be added. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science (Management and Entrepreneurship Option)	Honours with Specialization	5.0	Only minors can be added to this program, majors cannot be added. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science (For students at the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences)	Minor	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science (For students at the Faculty of Science)	Minor	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Computer Science and Mathematics	Joint Honours	5.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U Calculus and Vectors 4U or the equivalent
Conflict Studies and Human Rights	Honours (Multidisciplinary)	6.0
Criminology	Honours with specialization	Admission by competition	A CGPA of 6.0 based upon 24 credits is required in order to apply for admission. Deadline to submit request for admission: Students presently in 3^rd or 4^th year: March 30^th, 2012 Students presently in 2^nd year: May 25^th, 2012 Decisions : 3rd and 4th year : March 30^th, 2012 2^nd year : May 25^th, 2012 (upon receipt of the winter 2012 final grades) Prerequisite: Maintain a 6.0 CGPA throughout the program of studies.
Criminology	Major	5.5
Criminology	Minor	4.0
Criminology and Women’s Studies	Joint Honours	Admission by competition	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Deadline to submit request for admission: Students presently in 3^rd or 4^th year: March 1^st, 2012 Students presently in 1^st or 2^nd year: April 16, 2012 Decisions : 3rd and 4th year : March 30^th, 2012 1^s^t and 2^nd year : May 25^th, 2012 (upon receipt of the winter 2012 final grades) Prerequisite: Maintain a 6.0 CGPA throughout the program of studies.
Droit civil (minor only)	Minor	3.5
Droit civil et développement international et mondialisation	Integrated program	Admission in Droit civil with a CGPA of 8.0 based on Cegep II or the equivalent of one academic year (80% - other Universities and 80% - CEGEPs and CAATs)	Program offered in French in Droit civil and in Développement international et mondialisation. A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. It is possible to start this program by registering in the 1^st year of the Honours program in Développement international et mondialisation at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
E-Business	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Economics	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
Economics	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
Economics	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
Economics and Mathematics	Joint Honours	4.5	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U (minimum 70% required) or MAT1339
Economics and Political Science	Joint Honours	5.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
Economics and Public Policy	Honours (Multidisciplinary)	5.0	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
Electrical Engineering	B. of Applied Science	5.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
English	Honours with specialization	4.5
English	Major	4.5
English	Minor	3.5
English as a second language (for non-anglophones)	Major	4.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: Level ESL 2121
English as a Second Language (for non-anglophones)	Advanced complementary minor	3.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: Level ESL 2121 Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
English as a Second Language (for non-anglophones)	Complementary minor	3.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: Level ESL 2112 Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Entrepreneurship	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Environmental Science	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Environmental Science (Conservation and Biodiversity option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. The choice of the option is mandatory. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Environmental Science (Global Change option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. The choice of the option is mandatory. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Environmental Science (Environmental Geochemistry and Ecotoxicology option)	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. The choice of the option is mandatory. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Environmental Studies	Honours with specialization	4.5	Bilingual program
Environmental Studies	Major	4.5	Bilingual program
Environmental Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Bilingual program Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Environmental Studies and Geography	Joint Honours	4.5	Bilingual program Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Ethics and Society	Honours with specialization	4.5
Ethics and Society	Major	4.5
*Études des francophonies*	Mineure complémentaire	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Film Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Finance	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Financial Mathematics and Economics	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
French Studies	Honours with specialization	4.5	Complete the online immersion test. Required result: Level F7
French Studies	Major	4.5	Complete the online immersion test. Required result: Level F7
French as a Second Language	Major	4.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: Level FLS 2521
French as a Second Language	Advanced complementary minor	3.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: Level FLS 2521 Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
French as a Second Language	Complementary minor	3.5	Complete the placement test. Required result: level FLS 2512 Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Geography	Honours with specialization	4.5
Geography	Major	4.5
Geography	Minor	3.5
Geography and Environmental Studies	Joint Honours	4.5	Bilingual program Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Geography and Sociology	Joint Honours	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Geology	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Geology (Geology–Physics)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Geology	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Geology	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis	Major	4.5
Geomatics and Spatial Analysis	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
German Language and Culture	Major	4.5	Compulsory study session abroad.
German Language and Culture	Minor	3.5
Gerontology	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program. Registration as of second year
Global Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline of a 4-year program. Registration as of second year
Health Sciences	Specialized Program	5.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO1109 Two of: CHM 4U or CHM1301 PHY 4U or PHY1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Health Sciences	Complementary minor	Admission by competition	Deadline: April 29^th, 2011 Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
History	Honours with specialization	5.5
History	Major	5.5
History	Minor	3.5
History and Political Science	Joint Honours	5.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
History and Theory of Art	Major	4.5
History and Theory of Art	Minor	3.5
Human Kinetics (BScHK)	Honours with specialization	5.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO1109 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 One of: CHM 4U or CHM1301 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Human Kinetics (BHK)	Specialized Program	5.5	Prerequisites: One Mathematics 4U course Two of: BIO 4U or BIO1109 CHM 4U or CHM1301 PHY 4U or PHY1331
Human Resource Management	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
International Development and Globalization	Honours (Multidisciplinary)	6.0
International Economics and Development	Honours (Multidisciplinary)	6.0	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
International Management	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1339
International Studies and Modern Languages	Honours (Multidisciplinary)	6.0
Italian Language and Culture	Major	4.5	Compulsory study session abroad.
Italian Language and Culture	Minor	3.5
Jewish Canadian studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Journalism	Honours with specialization	6.0	Joint program with Algonquin College.
Latin American Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Latin and English Studies	Honours with specialization	4.5
Leisure Studies	Complementary minor	5.0	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
*Lettres françaises* (for francophones)	Spécialisé approfondi	4.5
*Lettres françaises* (for francophones)	Majeure	4.5
*Lettres françaises* (for francophones)	Mineure	3.5
*Lettres françaises / éducation* (for francophones)	Spécialisé approfondi et Baccalauréat en éducation	4.5	Admission is possible in first or second year only.
*Lettres françaises / éducation* (for francophones)	Majeure et Baccalauréat en éducation	4.5	Admission is possible in first or second year only.
Life Sciences	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO1109 CHM 4U or CHM1301
Linguistics	Honours with specialization	4.5
Linguistics	Major	4.5
Linguistics	Minor	3.5
Management	Honours B. of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Management Information Systems	Honours B. of Commerce with Specialization	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Management Information Systems	Minor	5.0	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Marketing	Honours Bachelor of Commerce	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mathematics	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mathematics	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mathematics	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mathématiques/Éducation (for francophones)	Majeure	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Fonctions avancées 4U or MAT 1718 Calcul différentiel et vecteurs 4U or MAT 1739
Mathematics and Computer Science	Joint Honours	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mathematics and Economics	Joint Honours	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Mechanical Engineering	Bachelor of Applied Science	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Medieval and Renaissance Studies	Major	4.5
Medieval and Renaissance Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Music	BMus	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. For all audition dates please consult the School of Music website.
Music	Honours with specialization	4.5
Music	Major	4.5
Music	Minor	3.5
Nursing	Specialized Program	7.0 – Ottawa & Woodroffe campuses 6.0 – Pembroke campus	Admission at the 1^st year level only Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO1109 (minimum 65% required) CHM 4U or CHM 1301 (minimum 65% required) One of: Functions 3M Functions 3U A Mathematics 4U course
Nutrition Sciences	Specialized Program	6.0	Program offered in French only Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Language Competency Test (minimum 60% required in both tests – English and French). Next scheduled tests in 2012: February 25, March 24, April 21, June 23
Ophthalmic Medical Technology	Honours(multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: BIO 4U or BIO 1109 CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Admission to third year on competitive basis Application deadline:March 1^st. Limited enrolment in third and fourth years.
Philosophy	Honours with specialization	4.5
Philosophy	Major	4.5
Philosophy	Minor	3.5
Philosophy and Classics	Joint Honours	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Philosophy and Communication	Joint Honours	6.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Philosophy and Political science	Joint Honours	5.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Physical Geography	Honours (multidisciplinary)	4.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physics	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physics (Computational Physics option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physics (Physics–Mathematics)	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physics	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physics	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 PHY 4U or PHY 1331
Physique/Éducation (for francophones)	Majeure	4.5	Prerequisites: Fonctions avancées 4U or MAT 1718 Calcul différentiel et vecteurs 4U or MAT 1739 PHY 4U or PHY 1731
Political Science	Honours with specialization	5.0
Political Science	Major	5.0
Political Science	Minor	3.5
Political Science and Communication	Joint Honours	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Political Science and History	Joint Honours	5.5	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Political Science and Philosophy	Joint Honours	5.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Psychology	Honours B.Sc. with Specialization	5.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions - MHF 4U or MAT1318 Two of the following courses: Biology - SBI 4U Chemistry - SCH 4U Physics - SPH 4U Strongly recommended course: Calculus and Vectors - MCV 4U or MAT1339
Psychology	Honours B.A. with Specialization	6.0	A CGPA of 7.8 is required in order to register to write the honours thesis.
Psychology	Major	5.5
Psychology	Minor	4.5
Psychology and Linguistics	Joint honours	5.5	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program.
Public Administration	Honours with specialization	4.5
Public Administration	Major	4.5
Public Administration	Minor	3.5
Public Administration and Political Science	Joint Honours	5.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Public Relations	Honours	6.0	Joint program with Algonquin College. A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Rédaction professionnelle et édition	Mineure complémentaire	3.5	Program offered only in French. Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Religious Studies	Honours with specialization	4.5
Religious Studies	Major	4.5
Religious Studies	Minor	3.5
Russian Language and Culture	Major	4.5	Compulsory study session abroad.
Russian Language and Culture	Minor	3.5
Science (general)	Three-year general bachelor of science	3.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 and Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339 and according to the selected courses
Science (general)	Three-year general bachelor of science with minor	3.5	Prerequisites: According to the selected minor.
Second Language Teaching	Honours with specialization	4.5
Second Language Teaching	Major	4.5
Service social	Spécialisé approfondi	Admission by competition	Program offered only in French. Decision will be taken May 25^th, 2012.
Service social	Complementary Minor	3.5	Program offered only in French. Must be taken as a second discipline in a 4-year program. Registration possible as of second year.
Social Sciences (general)	Three-year General Bachelor of Social Sciences	3.5
Social Sciences (general)	Three-year General Bachelor of Social Sciences (with minor)	Check average required for the minor
Social Sciences of Health	Complementary Minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline in a 4-year program. Registration as of second year.
Sociology	Honours with specialization	4.5
Sociology	Major	4.5
Sociology	Minor	3.5
Sociology and Communication	Joint Honours	6.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Sociology and Geography	Joint Honours	4.5	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Software Engineering	Bachelor of Applied Science	5.0	Majors and minors cannot be added to this program. Prerequisites: CHM 4U or CHM 1301 PHY 4U or PHY 1331 Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Spanish	Honours with specialization	4.5
Spanish	Major	4.5
Spanish	Minor	3.5
Statistics	Honours with specialization	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Statistics	Major	4.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Statistics	Minor	3.5	Prerequisites: Advanced Functions 4U or MAT 1318 Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT 1339
Techniques de rédaction	Mineure complémentaire	3.5	Program offered only in French. Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Theatre	Honours with specialization	4.5
Theatre	Major	4.5
Theatre	Minor	3.5
Translation (French–English option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website
Translation (French–Spanish–English Option)	Honours with specialization	4.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website Prerequisites: Must be registered in a BA honours with specialization in translation (English–French) ESP 3992 or equivalent
Translation (French–English option, two years)	Honours with specialization	4.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website Prerequisites: This program is intended for students who already hold a university degree Must be registered in a BA honours with specialisation in translation (English – French)
Translation (French–Spanish–English option, two years)	Honours with specialization	4.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website Prerequisites: This program is intended for students who already hold a university degree Must be registered in a BA honours with specialization in translation (English–French) ESP 3992 or equivalent
Translation (French into English)	Complementary minor	3.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
Translation (English into French)	Complementary minor	3.5	For all entrance examination dates, please consult The School of Translation and Interpretation website Must be taken as a second discipline in a four-year program.
United States Studies	Complementary minor	3.5	Must be taken as a second discipline of a 4-year program. Registration as of second year
Visual Arts	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)	4.5	Admission on competitive basis. Submission of digital portfolio required. Application deadline: Extended to March 1, 2012 Deadline to submit digital portfolio: Extended to March 15, 2012
Visual Arts	Major	4.5	Admission on competitive basis. Submission of a digital portfolio required. Application deadline: Extended to March 1, 2012 Deadline to submit digital portfolio: Extended to March 15, 2012
Women's Studies	Major	4.5
Women's Studies	Minor	3.5
Women's Studies and Political Science	Joint Honours	5.0	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.
Women's Studies and Sociology	Joint Honours	4.5	A major or a minor cannot be added to this program.

^*Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) based on 24 completed credits.

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