Admissions Chart - Admissions Chart

The following chart lists the prerequisite courses required for Nipissing University undergraduate degree programs. For information on additional admission requirements (ie. college transfer, university transfer, mature student, programs requiring addition postsecondary studies) refer to the Admission Requirements section of the Academic Calendar.  Information on provincial equivalents and admission requirements for international applicants can be found in the Admission Requirements section of the Academic Calendar.

Degree ProgramSubject AreasRequired 4U or Equivalent
Courses from other
provinces or countries
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Anthropology, Child and Family Studies7,8,9,
Classical Studies, Criminal Justice, English Studies,
Environmental Geography2,4, Fine Arts (Studio Arts),
Fine Arts (Art History and Visual Studies),
Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography2,4,
History, Liberal Arts, Native Studies, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology7,8,9,
Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and
Social Development, Sociology		 English
  Economics English; one Mathematics
  Computer Science5, Mathematics5 English; Calculus & Vectors; one other Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma Social Welfare and Social Development English
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)6

Streams available (chosen after first year): Accounting, Business Analytics and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leadership, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Sustainable Development

iLead co-op opportunities available in upper years

 English (two 4U Mathematics course are recommended)1
Bachelor of Commerce
(BComm)6		   English
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)   English
Bachelor of Physical and
Health Education (BPHE)		   English; one of Biology or Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science); (Chemistry and one Mathematics is recommended)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biology3 English; Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus & Vectors or Advanced Functions
  Computer Science5 English; Calculus & Vectors; one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
  Liberal Science – Sequence in two of Biology,
Computer Science, Environmental Science,
Geology, or Mathematics		 English; two of Chemistry, Mathematics (either Calculus & Vectors or Advanced Functions) or Physics
  Mathematics5 English; Calculus & Vectors; Advanced Functions; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
  Environmental Biology and Technology English; Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus & Vectors or Advanced Functions or Physics
  Environment and Physical Geography2,4 English; Mathematics; one of Chemistry or Physics
  Psychology3,7,8,9 English; one Mathematics; one of Chemistry or Physics
  Science and Technology – Artificial Intelligence,
Engineering Technology, Environment,
General, Industrial Mathematics, Robotics or
Service Systems Technology streams		 English; Calculus & Vectors; one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (a second Science is recommended)
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BScN)		   English; Biology; Chemistry (one Mathematics is recommended)
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 10
   English (minimum grade of 70%)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honours/Bachelor of
Education (BEd) -
Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior
 Anthropology, Child and Family Studies7,8,9,
Classical Studies, Criminal Justice, English Studies,
Environmental Geography2,4, Gender Equality
and Social Justice, Geography2,4, History,  Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology7,8,9,
Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and
Social Development, Sociology		 English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honours/Bachelor of
Education (BEd) -
Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior–
    Concurrent
 Computer Science5, Mathematics5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus & Vectors; one other Mathematics (4U Mathematics course are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
Bachelor of Business
Administration
(BBA)6/Bachelor of Education (BEd)
– Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior

Streams available (chosen after first year): Accounting, Business Analytics and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leadership, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Sustainable Development

iLead co-op oppotunities available in upper years

 English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%); (two 4U Mathematics are recommended)1
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA)/Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
– Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior
   English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)
Bachelor of Physical and
Health Education
(BPHE)/Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
– Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior
   English (minimum grade of 70%); one of Biology or Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%); (Chemistry and one Mathematics is recommended)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Honours/Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
– Concurrent
  • Primary/Junior
  • Junior/Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Senior–
    Concurrent
 Biology3 English (minimum grade of 70%); Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus & Vectors or Advanced Functions (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
  Computer Science5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
  Environmental Biology and Technology English (minimum grade of 70%); Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus and Vectors, Advanced Functions or Physics (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
  Environment and Physical Geography2,4 English (minimum grade of 70%); Mathematics; one of Chemistry or Physics (a 4U Mathematics course is required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
  Mathematics5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors; Advanced Functions; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
  Psychology3,7,8,9 English (minimum grade of 70%); one Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (a 4U Mathematics course is required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
combined with Bachelor of Commerce 6		   The regular requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) major applied to.

1   Students admitted without two 4U Mathematics or equivalent will be required to complete MATH 1911 and/or MATH 1912 in their first year.

2   A Certificate in Geomatics is also available to pursuing an Honours degree in these areas.

3   A Certificate in Neuroscience is also available to pursuing an Honours degree in these areas.

4   A Certificate in Environmental Management is also available to pursuing an Honours degree in these areas.

5   A Certificate in Game Design and Development is available to students pursuing a degree in these areas.

6   An iLEAD Business Experience Certificate is available to students pursuing one of these degrees.

7 A Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – Lifespan is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in these areas.

8 A Certificate in Applied Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in these areas.

9  A Certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research (PEAR) is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in these areas

10 During the Second Year of the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must apply for admission consideration to the professional years. Admission to the first or second year of the Bachelor of Social Work program does not guarentee acceptance into the professional years.

 

The following certificates are available to all students pursuing any degree:

  • Aboriginal Leadership
  • Archaeological Monitoring
  • Digital Humanities
  • Digital Classics
  • Health Studies and Gerontology
  • Bilingualism
  • Peace and Violence Prevention
  • Forest Resource Management and Conservation
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