Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science All students entering the Bachelor of Science degree program at the Thompson Rivers University enroll in a TRU degree program. TRU offers two routes to a Bachelor of Science degree: A Major in a specific discipline or a General Science degree. Both types of degree provide students with a broad yet rigorous education in Sciences. Major Programs Students wishing specialization in a single field of science can complete a BSc Major degree program in the following areas: Animal Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Biology, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Computing Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. Double Majors in two different disciplines are also possible. An Honours program in Biology and Chemical Biology, leading to further specialization, is also available. Students in a Biology, Chemical Biology, Computing Science or Mathematics Major program may apply for admission to the Honours program at the end of their third year. Completion of Majors programs provide the course requirements for entry into post graduate study in specific disciplines. Courses available in the Major program also meet the course requirements for entry into: Faculty of Dentistry (UBC and most others) Faculty of Medicine (UBC and most others) Veterinary Medicine (U of Saskatchewan) Chiropractic Naturopathic Medicine Optometry Faculty of Law (UBC and most others) Business Administration - MBA (UBC and most others) Completion of course requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these programs. Please contact Dr. Eric Littley, BSc Advisor at 250-828-5403 for more information.
Co-operative Education Programs Students planning to take a Major program in Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Mathematics or Physics may apply to enter the Co-operative Education option in one of these areas. This option integrates academic study terms with paid work terms, providing the student with relevant experience in their field of study, and usually requires an additional year for completion of the degree program. Applications to enter the Co-op option are made early in the student's second or third year of study and work terms normally commence at the end of that year. Details regarding Co-op Education programs are found in the TRU calendar - www.tru.ca/calendar.html. Minor Programs Students in Major programs may also take a Minor program in an area different from their Major. Minor programs are available in Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Students in Major programs in Science may also pursue a Minor in Management or in a variety of Arts disciplines. A minor requires completion of at least 30 credits in one of these disciplines, of which at least 18 credits must be upper level. A minor in Chemistry requires that at least one (1) of these upper level credits be in a laboratory course. Minors in some disciplines may have more specific requirements. More information is available from the B Sc Program Advisor. General Science Degree Program The general science program (as distinct from a major) gives students the opportunity to concentrate, in third and fourth years, in two or more of the following areas: Biology Chemistry Computing Science Earth Sciences (Geology, Physical Geography) Mathematics Physics The goal of this degree program is to give students flexibility in their choice of career opportunities. Graduates should be particularly well prepared to apply for entry into a BEd Secondary degree program to qualify for teaching in BC secondary schools. Courses available in the general science program, just as in the major program, meet the course requirements for entry in Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine, Optometry, Law and Business Administration. Completion of course requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these programs. Please contact the BSc Program Advisor at TRU for more information.
Admission Requirements For students new to TRU or attending TRU outside of the Science program, admission to the Science degree program requires a separate application be sent to the Admissions Department at TRU on or before March 1, 2013. Late applications will be considered only if there is space available. Documents required for students new to TRU include OFFICIAL transcripts of previous secondary and post secondary educational grades and proof of Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Status or a valid student permit issued by Canada (indicating Thompson Rivers University as a place of study). It is recommended that the application and related documentation be submitted as soon as possible. If applicants have not yet completed all course requirements, the minimum documentation must include: Completed Application for Admission Form $26.00 Application Processing Fee (for students who have never applied or attended TRU previously) Official interim and/or final transcripts of grades *Students will be advanced to 3 rd year with a minimum of 54 credits. Students must complete the following lower level requirements to graduate and most of these requirements are pre-requisites to upper level courses: Successful completion of a minimum of 48 academic credits of lower level (1000- and 2000- level) work, including: 1. Three (3) credits with a B grade or better from TRU English 1100, 1110, 1120, 1140 and 1210, (or equivalent) OR six (6) credits from English 1100, 1110, 1120, 1140 and 1210. In addition, three (3) credits from CMNS 2290 or 2300. 2. Students majoring in Animal Biology, Biology, Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology, or Ecology & Environmental Biology must take six (6) credits of English from Engl 1100, 1110, 1120, 1140, 1210, or CMNS 2290 and 2300, plus Biol 2300, 3300 and 4300 (1 credit each). 3. Math 1130/1230 or Math 1140/1240 or Math 1150/1250 4. Three (3) credits in Computing Science (except students majoring in Computing Science Mathematics, or Mathematical Sciences). Students majoring in Computing Science, Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences must complete Computing Science 1130 and 1230. Students majoring in Physics are strongly advised to take Computing Science 1130 or 2120. Students intending to take the Physics Co-op option must take Computing Science 1130 or 2120. 5. A minimum of three (3) credits of TRU 1000-level (or equivalent) introductory course work in EACH of Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Geology, except Students majoring in Biology or Environmental Chemistry MUST complete six (6) credits of TRU 1000-level (or equivalent) Biology (Biol 1110 and 1210) Chemistry (Chem 1500 and 1510 or 1520), AND Physics (Phys 1100 and 1200 or 1150 and 1250). NOT Biol 1040, 1050 or 1690 or Chem 1310 or 1570 or Phys 1130 or 1010.
Students majoring in Chemistry or Physics MUST complete six (6) credits of TRU 1000-level (or equivalent) introductory course work in each of Chemistry (Chem 1500 and 1510 or 1520) AND Physics (Phys 1100 and 1200 or 1150 and 1250). NOT Chem 1310 or 1570 or Phys 1130. 6. For students planning on a General Science Degree, six (6) additional 1000-level credits of introductory course work in any areas of Science, Astronomy (Astronomy 1130, 1140 or 1150 are NOT sufficient), Biology (Biol 1110 and 1210), Chemistry (Chem 1500 and 1510 or 1520), Computing Science, Geology, Physical Geography, Physics (Phys 1100 and 1200 or 11500 and 1250). NOT Biol 1040, 1050, 1090, 1590, or 1690 or Chem 1310 or 1570 or Phys 1130. NOTE: Students intending a concentration in Biology MUST complete six (6) credits of TRU 1000-level Biology (or equivalent); students intending concentrations in either Chemistry or Physics MUST complete six (6) credits of TRU 1000-level Chemistry AND six (6) credits of TRU 1000 level Physics. In addition, students must ensure they complete first year prerequisites for all second year courses they will require. 7. Depending upon the student s Major or Concentrations, a minimum of 33 total credits of lower level course work in Science, Mathematics, and Computing Science, including the required credits specified in 2), 3), 4), 5) and 6) above. NOTE: students planning to complete a B.Sc. Major degree should ensure that they complete the specific 1000- and 2000-level course requirements that are detailed for each Major program in the TRU Calendar. Course planning forms can be found at www.tru.ca/advising/programinfo/academic.html Minimum grade point average of 2.0 on all previous university credit courses attempted. Students enrolled in a BSc Major program should obtain better than the minimum passing mark in courses designated for their program. A minimum of a C grade must be obtained in any science courses which are prerequisites for other required science courses. Entry into Fourth Year Entry into fourth year requires successful completion of 84 or more TRU credits (or equivalent), of which 50 or more credits MUST be in Science. Graduation Requirements The Bachelor of Science Major Degree and General Science Degree require the successful completion of 120 TRU credits or the equivalent with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Normally 30 credits are taken each year over a period of four years although study on a part-time basis is also possible. Detailed graduation requirements are found in the TRU Calendar. Students who have not completed the English requirements stated in 1 above by the time they have completed 90 credits towards their degree may NOT continue in the BSc program until the requirement has been satisfied.
Deadline for Application Application deadline is March 1, 2013, for Admissions at TRU. Late applications will be considered only if there is space available. Admission to third and fourth years may be selective. Students having the highest overall grade point average will be given preference. Upper Level Study: Major Programs Completion of a Bachelor of Science Major Degree requires the completion of 120 TRU credits of course work, including a minimum of 48 credits of upper level courses. Completion of the degree on a part-time basis is also possible. Completion of a Double Major requires the completion of more than 120 credits, including a minimum of 30 credits of upper level courses in each of two disciplines and will normally require five years of study. A detailed description of course requirements is found in the current TRU Calendar. Major programs are available in Animal Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Biology, Chemical Biology, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Computing Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. The Honours program in Biology, Chemical Biology, Computing Science or Mathematics requires completion of 126 credits, including a minimum of 56 credits of upper level courses. Upper Level Study: General Science Degree - (Two Alternatives) There are two alternative routes to completing the General Science degree program. BOTH require completion of a minimum of 48 credits of upper level courses. Alternative A: Minimum of 36 upper level credits in Science courses (including Mathematics and Computing), including at least 18 upper level credits in EACH of TWO of the areas of specialization: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Computing Science or Physics. The remaining 12 upper level credits may be chosen from Science, Mathematics, Computing, Arts and Humanities or Business courses. NOTE: This alternative is particularly recommended for students planning to qualify to teach in BC secondary schools. Alternative B: Minimum of 30 upper level credits in Science courses (including Mathematics and Computing), including at least 18 upper level credits in ONE of the seven areas of specialization: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Computing Science, or Physics, and at least 6 upper level credits in EACH of TWO of the other areas of specialization. The remaining 18 upper level credits may be chosen from Science, Mathematics, Computing, Arts and Humanities or Business courses.
Course Selections The implementation of specific courses for each year is ongoing. The TRU Calendar provides a listing of all academic courses that are planned to be offered in the following academic year; however students should confirm which courses are actually being offered with the Admissions Department or the Degree Program Advisor prior to registration. The disciplines in which upper level courses are offered at TRU include: Sciences Biology Chemistry Computing Science Geology Mathematics Physics Statistics Arts and Humanities Anthropology Economics English Fine Arts French Geography History Philosophy Political Studies Psychology Sociology Theatre Business Entrance Scholarships TRU makes available, through the College Foundation, a limited number of entrance scholarships for students entering this degree program. Further information is available through the Financial Aid and Awards Department. Program Advising Students entering first year academic studies should make an appointment with the Academic Advising Department to ensure they understand and select the proper lower level courses to meet the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. Please call (250) 828-5075 for an appointment. All students applying for admission to the Science degree program, and those entering second year who have questions regarding prerequisites for third year, should arrange to meet with the BSc Program Advisor as soon as possible. Appointments can be arranged by telephoning (250) 828-5403. Information and Applications Information and admission packages are available on line at www.tru.ca or in person or by mail from Campus Admissions at TRU, Kamloops campus. Please telephone (250) 852-7636 or email admissions@tru.ca Applications can be mailed to: TRU Campus Admissions 900 McGill Rd. Kamloops, BC V2B 0C8
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