Bachelor of Science - General Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 19,232 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
The Faculty of Science is dedicated to providing its students with a high-quality education that emphasizes individual attention, freedom of choice, and adaptability. In the Bachelor of Science program, students can anticipate to gain practical, hands-on experience in a variety of science disciplines in the classroom, lab, and field. In addition, there are opportunities for students to engage in the research laboratories of nationally and internationally renowned professor-researchers.
The BSc is a demanding program that provides students with a comprehensive science education. Promotion of communication and computer literacy The program's adaptability permits students to pursue interests in fields outside their area of specialization.
Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue science careers in fields such as medicine, veterinary medicine, medical genetics, elementary and secondary school teaching, resource management, high tech industry, biotechnology, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, wildlife management, respiratory therapy, and more. Significant numbers of TRU Science graduates have excelled in graduate school and received NSERC funding to continue their education.
Program structure
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Geology
Price
- Tuition — 8,439 CAD (per semester)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Science majors have specific first year course requirements. It is strongly recommended that students become familiar with the prerequisite requirements for these courses before applying for admission. In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for courses in the first year courses in the BSc programs are as follows:
- Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ (or equivalent) or better
- Chemistry 11 (or equivalent)
- Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years
- Physics 11 (or equivalent)
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
