Last updated: March 31, 2005 @ 03:10PM
Admissions Criteria
General Requirements
Ontario Secondary School students must have a minimum of six Grade 12U or 12M courses and have completed the Ontario (OSSD), or equivalent, to be considered for admission. Prerequisite courses are used in the calculation of admission averages for all programs.
International students on Study Permits are welcome to apply to and be considered for admission to co-op programs at Brock University. However, admission to some programs may be limited or restricted due to limitations imposed by industry requirements, or Canadian Immigration, which make it difficult to secure placements for Visa international students and present challenges for successful completion of required work terms. Visa students are ineligible to apply for Accounting Co-op and Public Administration Co-op.
The above general admission requirements apply to all undergraduate programs. Faculty or program-specific prerequisites follow below. Please note that these are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed.
View specific Faculty for individual program prerequisites:
* Applied Health Sciences
* Business
* Education
* Humanities
* Mathematics and Science
* Social Sciences
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Child Health (BA)
Required Grade 12 U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology, Mathematics of Data Management
Community Health (BA)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Mathematics of Data Management, one of Biology or Chemistry
Recommended Grade 12U or 12M Subjects: 12M Science, or 12U Exercise Science
Concurrent BPhEd/BEd Bachelor of Physical Education(Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12)
Health Sciences (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology, Chemistry, one Mathematics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Exercise Science
Kinesiology (BKin)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology, one Mathematics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Exercise Science
Kinesiology (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Biology, Chemistry (min. 70% in Chemistry)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Physics
Nursing (BScN)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology, Chemistry (minimum 70% in each of the required courses)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: One Mathematics
Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Program with Loyalist CAAT
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology, Chemistry (minimum 70% in each of the required courses).
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: One Mathematics
Physical Education (BPhEd)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Exercise Science
Recreation and Leisure Studies (BRLS)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Sport Management (BSM)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Tourism Studies (BTS)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Faculty of Business
Accounting (BAcc) Accounting (BAcc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics (Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Mathematics of Data Management preferred)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: A second Mathematics
Business Administration (BBA) Business Administration (BBA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics (Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Mathematics of Data Management preferred)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: A second Mathematics
Faculty of Education
Concurrent BA/BEd - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Students admitted directly from secondary school. Majors in Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, History and Visual Arts. See Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences for more details. For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12).
Concurrent BA/BEd - Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Students admitted directly from secondary school. Teachable subjects include Dramatic Arts, English, French, General Science, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music-Vocal, Physical and Health Education, Visual Arts. See Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences for more details. For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4 - 10).
Concurrent BA/BEd - Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Studies/Bachelor of Education
Students interested in the Child and Youth Studies BA/BEd concurrent program apply to a common year 1 in Child and Youth Studies. Students who achieve a minimum 75% overall academic average with a minimum of 4.0 credits and a maximum of 8.0 credits, are eligible to apply to the BA/BEd program. All BA/BEd applicants must have completed CHYS 1F90, PSYC 1F90, and SOCI 1F90 or equivalents. For teaching at the Primary/Junior level (grades K - 6).
Concurrent BPhEd/BEd Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Students must complete the common first year in the Physical Education program before applying for admission to the BPhEd/BEd (Honours) program. Admission will be based on a minimum 75% overall average on a minimum of 5.0 credits, and a minimum grade of 70% in both PEKN 1P90 and 1P93. For teaching at the Primary/Junior level (grades K - 6).
Concurrent BPhEd/BEd Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Students admitted directly from secondary school. See Faculty of Applied Health Sciences for more details. For teaching at the
Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12).
Concurrent BSc/BEd Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Students admitted directly from secondary school. Majors in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics and Physics. See Faculty of Mathematics and Science for more details. For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12).
Concurrent BSc/BEd Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies/ (Honours) Bachelor of Education
Students admitted directly from secondary school. Teachable subjects include Geography, Mathematics and General Science. See Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences for more details. For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4 - 10).
Faculty of Humanities
Applied Language Studies, Canadian Studies, Classics, English Language and Literature, French, Great Books/Liberal Studies, History, Italian, Philosophy, Spanish, Studies in Arts and Culture, Visual Arts (BA)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: One History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Languages
Concurrent BA/BEd - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
(Majors: Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, History, Visual Arts)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics. For French majors: English, one Mathematics, 12U Français or 12U French
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12)
Concurrent BA/BEd Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
(Teachable Subjects: Dramatic Arts, English, French, General Science, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music-Vocal, Physical and Health Education, Visual Arts)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4 - 10)
Dramatic Arts (BA) Dramatic Arts (BA) Co-op (Drama in Education and Society, Dramatic Literature; Theatre)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: One History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Languages
Music (BMus and BA)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: One History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Languages
Theory placement test (Royal Conservatory Grade II level) and aural skills test must be passed. Audition required for Applied Music
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Applied Environmental Science and Technology (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), Mathematics (minimum 70% required), one from
Biology, Geography or Physics.
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Biological Sciences (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), two from Biology, a second Mathematics or Physics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Biochemistry (BSc) / Biochemistry (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), two from Biology,
a second Mathematics or Physics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Biomedical Sciences (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), two from Biology, a second Mathematics or Physics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Biotechnology (BSc) Biotechnology (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), two from Biology, a second Mathematics or Physics (75% average in all courses required for Co-op)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants (except Co-op) with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Concurrent BSc/BEd Bachelor of Science (Honours) /Bachelor of Education
(Majors: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics)
Required Grade 12U Subjects For Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics Majors:
English (ENG4U), Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry (minimum 70% required), as well as any other prerequisites required for intended major.
Required Grade 12U Subjects For Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics Majors:
English (ENG4U), Mathematics, as well as any other prerequisites required for intended major.
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12)
Concurrent BSc/BEd Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies (Honours) /Bachelor of Education
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: Chemistry (minimum 70%) for those intending to choose teachable subjects that require registration in CHEM 1F92.
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4 - 10)
Chemistry (BSc) Chemistry (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Chemistry* (minimum 70%), Physics and two Mathematics including Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (minimum 70% on at least one Mathematics required)
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: English and a third Mathematics
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Computer Science (BSc) Computer Science (BSc) Honours Computer Science (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects for BSc Honours: Two Mathematics including Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (minimum 70% on at least one Mathematics required)
Required Grade 12U Subject for BSc: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required)
Recommended Grade 12U or 12M Subjects: English and Computer and Information Sciences
Computing and Business (BCB) Computing and Business (BCB) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two mathematics averaging 75%
Recommended Grade 12U and 12M Subjects: Computer and Information Sciences
Computing and Network Communications (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two Mathematics including Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus
(minimum 70% in at least one mathematics required)
Recommended Grade 12U and 12M Subjects: Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), two Mathematics (minimum 75% average in each)
Recommended Grade 12U and 12M Subjects: Computer and Information Sciences
Computing and Solid State Device Technology (BSc) Computing and Solid State Device Technology (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Minimum 75% in Physics, two Mathematics including Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus
(minimum 70% on at least one Mathematics required)
Earth Sciences (BSc) Earth Sciences BSc (Co-op)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), one from Biology, Physics, or Earth and Space Science
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: A second Mathematics and English
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Environmental Geosciences (BSc) Environmental Geosciences BSc (Co-op)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), one from Biology, Physics, or Earth and Space Science
Recommended Grade 12U Subjects: A second Mathematics and English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Environment (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), one Mathematics (minimum 70% required), two from Biology, Geography or Physics
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Health Sciences (BSc)
See Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Mathematics (BSc) (MICA)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, a second Mathematics (Geometry and Discrete Mathematics preferred) (minimum 70% in each course)
Recommended Grade 12 Subject: English
Neuroscience (BSc) Neuroscience (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Biology, Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), either one Mathematics (minimum 70% required) or Physics
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Oenology and Viticulture (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), two from Biology, Physics or a second Mathematics
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Physical Geography (BSc)
See Faculty of Social Sciences
Physics (BSc) Physics (BSc) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: Chemistry* (minimum 70% required), Physics, two Mathematics including Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (minimum 70% on at least one Mathematics required)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: A third Mathematics and English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Faculty of Social Sciences
Environment, Geography, International Political Economy, Labour Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies (BA)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Business Economics (BBE) Business Economics (BBE) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics (minimum 65% required)
Child and Youth Studies (BA)
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Mathematics of Data Management
Communications Studies (BA) Communications Studies (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Concurrent BA/BEd Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Education(Major: Geography)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7 - 12)
Concurrent BA/BEd Bachelor of Arts /Integrated Studies (Honours) /Bachelor of Education
(Teachable Subjects: Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, History, Music-Voice, Physical and Health Education, Visual Arts)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics
Profile Questionnaire required.
For teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4 - 10)
Economics (BA) Economics (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U), one Mathematics (minimum 65% required)
Film (BA) Film (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U),
Physical Geography (BSc)
Required Grade 12U Subjects: One Mathematics (minimum 70% required), one from Biology, Physics, Chemistry *(minimum 70% required) or Earth and Space Science
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
*Applicants with 65%-69% in 12U Chemistry will be considered for admission, but will be required to pass a Chemistry proficiency test or complete Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1P00) prior to enrolling in CHEM 1F92.
Political Science (BA) Political Science (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Popular Culture (BA) Popular Culture (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Psychology (BA) Psychology (BA) Co-op
Required Grade 12U Subject: English (ENG4U)
Recommended Grade 12U Subject: Mathematics of Data Management