General Science

Bachelor of Science

School: Science and the Environment

Campus: Grenfell Campus

Degree(s) available: BSc

Minor(s):

Time requirement: Minimum of 120 credit hours (typically 40 courses) and takes a minimum of four-years of full-time studies to complete.

Admissions:  To be accepted to this program at Grenfell, you must meet the general admission requirements for Memorial University and select your major.

Prospective students: Email gcstudy@mun.ca to learn more.

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Program Chair: Dr. Karen Doody

 

Your general science degree will give you a competitive edge, and prepare you to tackle today’s complex problems as a critical thinker and problem solver. Whether you choose further education or move into a career, you will be equipped to analyze and interpret data, write effectively, and to understand difficult concepts.

The bachelor of science (General Science) degree requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours (typically, minimum of 40 courses) and generally takes four years of full-time studies to complete.

Admission requirements

Intake:
Fall, winter or semesters

Application deadline:
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by:
 - March 1 for fall admission
 - October 1 for winter admission  

You may apply for admission into the School of Science and the Environment by indicating bachelor of science in the appropriate place on the undergraduate application for admission.

Direct entry  is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.

Why study general science at Grenfell?

Science is about the origins of Earth and the understanding of the complex relationships between all its elements. It’s knowledge of plants and animals. It explains how a plane flies or what the soil is made of – it’s the foundation of our lives. Grenfell’s general science degree program is different from most: it recognizes the unique scientific foundation that comes from a triple concentration.

This four-year Bachelor of Science program gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of topics in five main areas of study. You will choose three of the following areas to focus on:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, you’ll have a large number of course offerings to choose from. You’ll be led in classrooms by academics from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Your program will provide a broad academic preparation which will serve you well in many different careers.

Our science facilities include modern Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics labs, and you’ll have a chance to learn in Grenfell’s observatory which houses one of Atlantic Canada’s largest astronomical telescopes. 

Career opportunities

There is a variety of career opportunities for graduates of the general science program. Past graduates of the program have gone on to careers including:

  • Education
  • Medicine, health and related areas
  • Science laboratory instructor
  • Law