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Bachelor of Science, General Program

This program is available to applicants residing in Canada or outside Canada.

This degree program concentrates study in one subject to the level required for a minor (18 upper-level credits). No labs are required. TRU-OL offers many courses that fulfill the specific lower-level requirements of the degree. Because TRU-OL's offering of upper-level science courses is limited, students should expect to complete a significant number of courses through other institutions. New courses are continuously under development, as such it is important to monitor the website for new offerings.

Admission Requirements

Open admission.

Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form.

Residency Requirements

15 credits of upper-level TRU coursework (distance or on-campus). Choose from university courses listed on this website.

Degree Requirements

120 credits, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, are required as follows:

General Education Requirements (24 credits)

(may be met with lower-level or upper-level university courses; refer to general education requirements for disciplines)

6 credits in English (university-level composition and literature, e.g., TRU-OL's ENGL 1001, 1011 or 1101; ENGL 1061 and 1071 do not meet this requirement)

6 credits in humanities other than English

6 credits in mathematics (including statistics) and/or science

6 credits in social science

Lower-level Requirements (24 credits)

TRU-OL's MATH 1141, Calculus I (3) and 1241, Calculus II (3) or equivalents (TRU-OL's MATH 1157 and 1171 do not meet this requirement)

18 credits in first-year or second-year science with a minimum of 6 credits in any three of the following subject areas:

  • Life science (biology, genetics, zoology, botany, microbiology, biological oceanography, plant and animal physiology, e.g., TRU-OL's BIOL 1113, 1213, 2341)
  • Chemical science (chemistry, biochemistry , e.g. CHEM 1503, 1523)
  • Physical science (astronomy, physics, e.g. PHYS 1103, 1203)
  • Earth science (geology, atmospheric science, physical geography, geophysics, physical oceanography, e.g. GEOG 1221, GEOL 1111)
  • Mathematics (including statistics, e.g., TRU-OL's MATH 1101, 2111, 2121)
  • Applied science (bioresource, chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical or computer engineering science; forensic, forest or agricultural science)

Some interdisciplinary areas of studies may be allocated to more than one of these subject areas, depending on the content of the course.

Upper-level Requirements (45 credits)

30 credits in two areas of science (18 credits in one area, 12 credits in the other area)

OR

30 credits in three areas of science (18 credits in one area, 6 credits in each of the other two areas)

Students must select their distinct subject areas in consultation with the program area advisor.

15 upper-level elective credits (may be science or non-science courses)

Elective Requirements (27 credits)

May be lower-level or upper-level science or non-science courses

Note

The following applies to both general and major prorgams:

30 credits of the degree requirements (with no more than 15 credits at the upper-level) may be applied studies, e.g. fine and performing arts studio courses and technology courses. Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

No single course may be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements.


Degree requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

Campus-based equivalents to most course requirements are available.

Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals. Students require a Letter of Permission before registering in a course (not listed on the website) at any other post-secondary institution to complete the credential. Students who proceed without approval may find that a particular course does not meet requirements or may be subject to transfer credit assessment fees.

Contact Student Services for more information.