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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - General

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - General

It looks like the University no longer offers this program.

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,508 CAD

  • Application fee

    $200 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    2 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-June-2021 2021-06-15
Winter-January 15-October-2021 2021-10-15
Spring-May 31-January-2022 2022-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Science - General

This program is suspended.

 

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) General program gives you a broad education in more than one branch of study. Students either complete two majors or one major and one minor. Majors are chosen from ten science subject areas.

If you enroll in the General program and intend to transfer to a BSc Specialization or Honors program in the Faculty of Science at University of Alberta (U of A), carefully follow the requirements for the latter program when selecting your courses (consult an Academic Advisor). This applies to all students intending to transfer to the Universities of Calgary (U of C) or Lethbridge (U of L) which do not offer a BSc General program.

Program Content

The following content provides a basic understanding of General Science programs but does not contain specific details regarding specific course requirements. This information is current at the time of publication but may change as the universities change. their requirements.  While the below schedule is complimentary to the majority of concentrations included within the University of Alberta’s BSc General program, as well as the University of Lethbridge’s General Science and University of Calgary’s BSc Natural Science programs, it is recommended you contact an academic advisor regarding your chosen major/university.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits)
  • CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 or MATH 203 & STAT 251 or Option (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220  (6 credits)
  • Two non-science options (6 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

Please contact the Advisors in the School of Arts and Sciences, or refer to the Academic Advising Planning Guides

University Transfer Program

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides

Transfer Features

This program transfers to BSc General at the U of A and also allows for subsequent transfer to University of Alberta BSc Specialization and Honours programs if admission requirements are met for those programs. It also allows for transfer to University of Calgary BSc Honours and majors programs, majors in the University of Lethbridge BSc program, and majors in Royal Roads University BSc Environment and Sustainability programs.

Note: There are some major/minor combinations which have required courses (usually in the second year) that are not offered at RDC. Students taking these combinations can either take other (transferable) courses during a second year or can transfer after their first year at RDC.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$41,028

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $4,520
Tuition 1 person $36,508

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

English Language Proficiency
Academic Requirements

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

83
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
56
listening
56
writing
56
speaking
56
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test: 115
Method 2: Completion of English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%.(Official transcripts or WAEC or NECO results)
Method 3: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THREE YEARS FULL-TIME EDUCATION IN ENGLISH, AT THE SECONDARY OR POST-SECONDARY LEVEL: 
completed within Canada including the grade 12 year
completed in another country (see chart) where English is recognized as an official language of instruction and it is noted on the official transcript
completed at a recognized school or institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction

Method 4 | Successful Completion of the ILAC University Pathway Program with a minimum grade of 70%(Certificate of completion from ILAC)


Academic background and requirement

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: ELA 30-1 Mathematics 30-1 Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30 Subject from Group A, B, or C OR 2. Mature Student You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: ELA 30-1 Mathematics 30-1 Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30

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