Undergraduate Degree Requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador Applicants
General Requirements
Undergraduate degree program applicants from Newfoundland and Labrador must present the following:
- High School Diploma
- 5 academic courses (2 credits) at the 3000 level, including required subjects for your chosen degree as outlined below
Things to remember:
- Estimated cutoff ranges are based on admission averages from previous years and are provided as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the space available in the program. Having an average within this range does not guarantee admission.
- Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges. Students not admissible to co-op will be automatically considered for the regular program.
- Majors with a single asterisk * indicate a co-op option is available.
- Majors with a double asterisk ** indicate admission to co-op only.
Admission Requirements by Program - Newfoundland and Labrador Students
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English 3201
- 1 of Math 3201, Math 3200, Math 3208
- Biology 3201
- Chemistry 3202
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English 3201
- 1 of Math 3201, Math 3200, Math 3208
- 3 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 75-80%
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Art History
- Classical and Modern Cultures
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy*
- Culture and Technology Studies*
- Economics*
- English
- Environmental Governance*
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics*
- French Studies
- Geography*
- History*
- International Development Studies*
- Justice and Legal Studies*
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Quantitative Economics and Finance*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
Economics and Quantitative Economics and Finance
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 3 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Other majors
- English 3201
- 4 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Completion of Math 3200 is highly recommended for Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; this major requires knowledge in math. A grade 12 academic math course is recommended for students pursuing other social science majors.
- Students not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be automatically considered for the Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies. Students not admitted to Psychology will be automatically considered for the Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 80-86% (Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Psychology)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 Arts or Social Studies course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Arts and Social Studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 78-83%
Majors
- Environmental Management*
- Equine Management*
Required Courses
Environmental Management
- English 3201
- Biology 3201
- 3 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Equine Management
- English 3201
- Biology 3201
- 1 of Math 3201, Math 3200, Math 3208
- Chemistry 3202
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Students interested in Environmental Management are strongly recommended to take an academic level math and chemistry.
- Applicants to Environmental Management who lack chemistry will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
- 75-80%
Majors
- Accounting*
- Food and Agricultural Business*
- Government, Economics and Management*
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Management*
- Management Economics and Finance*
- Marketing Management*
- Real Estate*
- Sport and Event Management*
- Offered in-person and fully online
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
Government, Economics and Management & Hospitality and Tourism Management
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 3 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Other majors & undeclared
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 1 of Math 3201, Math 3208
- 2 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Students interested in co-op should apply directly to a major with co-op, as Undeclared does not have a co-op option.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 80-86%
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Software Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3208
- 3 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Computing and data management (math) type courses are recommended, as are other courses necessary to prepare you for study in an area of application.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 85-90%
Majors
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
- English 3201
- 4 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 75-80%
Majors
- Biological Engineering**
- Biomedical Engineering**
- Civil Engineering**
- Computer Engineering**
- Engineering Systems and Computing**
- Environmental Engineering**
- Mechanical Engineering**
- Mechatronics Engineering**
- Water Resources Engineering**
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- Math 3208
- Chemistry 3202
- Physics 3204
Notes
- Students are admitted directly to the co-op program. A regular stream is available, and students not interested in co-op may request a transfer once they begin their program.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 84-89%
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- Biology 3201
- Chemistry 3202
- 1 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 75-80%
Required Courses
- English 3201
- 4 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form.
- Application and BIF submission deadline: March 1. Learn more at admission.uoguelph.ca/suppforms.
- Design arts, technical drawing and science courses are strongly recommended.
Estimated Cut-off Range
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and evaluation of the Background Information Form (BIF).
Majors
- Mathematical Science
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- Math 3208
- 2 additional courses numbered 31_ or 32_
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 78-84%
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 Arts or Social Studies course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Arts and Social Studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 80-85%
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Animal Biology
- Biochemistry*
- Biological Science
- Bio-Medical Science
- Biomedical Toxicology*
- Food Science*
- Human Health and Nutritional Sciences*
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology*
- Microbiology and Immunology*
- Molecular Biology and Genetics*
- Neuroscience*
- Plant Science*
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation*
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Medical Physics*
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Chemical Physics*
- Chemistry*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
- Theoretical Physics
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Physical Sciences
- English 3201
- Math 3208
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Two of three senior level sciences (physics, biology, chemistry) are required for admission; completion of all three is recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in semester one.
- Students not admitted to co-op will be considered for the regular program.
- Students not admitted to Animal Biology will be considered for Zoology.
- Students not admitted to Bio-Medical Science or Human Kinetics will be considered for an alternate offer to Biological Science. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- Biological Sciences: 80-85% for all majors except:
- Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science: 85-91%
- Neuroscience: 81-86%
- Physical Sciences: 78-84% for all majors
Majors
- Animal Science*
- Crop Science*
- Honours Agriculture*
- Horticulture*
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. The first year is common; students will select a major in the second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 75-80%
Majors
- Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science*
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English 3201
- Math 3200
- 2 of Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- 1 additional course numbered 31_ or 32_
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. The first year is common; students will select a major in the second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 75-80%
No direct admission from secondary school. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of a full-time undergraduate degree program. For Canadian students, please visit the DVM Program Application for additional admission requirements and residency status.
Required Courses
- Completion of Grade 11 or 12 Math, Biology and Chemistry is recommended.
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form.
- Previous experience in the turfgrass industry is considered an asset.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 65%-70%
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and evaluation of the Background Information Form (BIF).
