Regulations effective September 1, 2020.
The Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) program (BSc PD) allows students presenting a two- or three-year science- or computing-related diploma who wish to pursue a university degree to further their career and/or academic studies.
Graduates of the BSc PD program will have gained the technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills to be able to further their education. The BSc PD program also allows students to transfer their undergraduate degree towards medicine, dentistry, and veterinary programs at other Canadian and international institutions. Students intending to go on to graduate studies should contact the institution they would like to attend to ensure all entrance requirements are met.
The Faculty of Science and Technology offers two routes within the post diploma:
Note: Please refer to the required timelines in Additional Regulations at the bottom of this page. If your diploma is outside the time limits, please submit proof of currency as soon as possible. Not providing this documentation will hold up the evaluation process.
Students may also select from the following minors:
It is highly recommended that students consult an AU program advisor before changing majors or minors.
Our online program plans assist students in selecting the courses needed to fulfill their program requirements. Counselling Services offers an assessment website, Mapping Your Future. Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
BSc PD Program Requirements for the 30-Credit Block Admission | ||
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Total credits in the program | 120 | |
Approved college or technical diploma receives * (Depending on the courses taken in the diploma, the student may receive additional credits not exceeding a total of 60 credits.) |
30* | |
Minimum Credits Required | ||
Senior credits (300 or 400 level) | 45 | |
Science credits | 60 | |
In the major (if selected) | 45 | |
In the major through Athabasca University | 15 | |
In the minor (if selected) | 24 | |
In the minor through Athabasca University | 9 | |
Senior Science credits (300 and 400 level) | 36 | |
Senior Science credits at 400 level | 12 | |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 30 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University. | 30 | |
Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered. | 24 | |
Maximum Credits Allowed | ||
At the preparatory (100) level | 0 | |
In any one Science discipline | 72 | |
Senior project credits (495/496 courses) | 12 | |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 30 | |
Core Course Requirements | ||
MATH 215 |
or |
(3) |
MATH 216 | Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics | |
MATH 265* |
* (When selecting the CIS major or a computing-related minor MATH 265 may be replaced with MATH 270.) |
(3) |
COMP 200* | Introduction to Computing and Information Systems * (COMP 200 is required for students selecting the CIS major or a computer-related minor.) or |
(3) |
COMP 210 | Introduction to Information Systems and Computer Applications |
|
SCIE 326 | (3) | |
SCIE 480 |
or |
(3) |
COMP 494* |
*COMP 494 is required for students in the CIS major. |
|
PHIL 333 |
or |
(3) |
PHIL 371 | Ethics, Science, Technology, and the Environment | |
ENGL 255 | Introductory Composition (see below) |
(3) |
BSc PD Program Requirements for the 60-Credit Block Admission | ||
---|---|---|
Total credits in the program | 120 | |
Approved college or technical diploma receives | 60 | |
Minimum Credits Required | ||
Senior credits (300 or 400 level) | 45 | |
Science credits | 51 | |
Senior Science credits (300 and 400 level) | 42 | |
Senior Science credits at 400 level | 12 | |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 30 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University. | 30 | |
Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered. | 24 | |
Maximum Credits Allowed | ||
At the preparatory (100) level | 0 | |
Senior project credits (495/496 courses) | 12 | |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 30 | |
Core Course Requirements | ||
MATH 215 |
or |
(3) |
MATH 216 | Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics | |
MATH 265 |
or |
(3) |
MATH 270 | Linear Algebra | |
SCIE 326 | (3) | |
SCIE 480 |
or |
(3) |
COMP 494 | Research Methods | |
PHIL 333 |
or |
(3) |
PHIL 371 | Ethics, Science, Technology, and the Environment | |
ENGL 255 | Introductory Composition (see below) |
(3) |
Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program. Students will be exempted** from the English Writing Skills Requirement (ENGL 255) if they have met one of the following criteria:
** Note: The exemption must be replaced with a 3-credit course in any discipline at the junior/senior (200 to 400) level.
Information effective Sept. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021.
Updated July 28 2021 by laurab
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