Program of Study

All second degree programs are normally specified by Academic Services in consultation with the discipline concerned, and must be approved by the Registrar and the Dean of Arts and Science.  Students who have not met all academic regulations of the University in their first degree program must complete them in their second degree program.  Students may receive credit for courses already completed if these courses were not used to satisfy any of the requirements for the first degree program.

Admission Requirements

Students possessing an undergraduate degree may proceed to a second undergraduate degree program in another area of study.  Students may be admitted to a second degree program if they hold a recognized university degree with a minimum overall average of “C” or better, and have not failed more than 30 credits in the first degree program.

Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General and Liberal), Bachelor of Science (3-Year General and Liberal), and Bachelor of Commerce (3-Year General)

To graduate with a second degree in the Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General or Liberal) program, or the Bachelor of Science (3-Year General or Liberal) program, Bachelor of Commerce (3-Year General), students must:

  1. complete a minimum of 48 credits (except in the Bachelor of Commerce degree where the minimum is 45 credits) with a minimum overall average of 60%, after no more than two attempts in any one course;
  2. complete a minimum of 30 credits in the area of major;
  3. complete the first year introductory level course(s) for the major(s), after no more than two attempts, and where specified, with a minimum grade of 60%;
  4. in the case of a Bachelor of Arts (3-Year Liberal), or a Bachelor of Science (3-Year Liberal) degree, complete the required first year introductory course(s) in each declared discipline, with a minimum grade of 60% after no more than two attempts;
  5. include all courses normally required for the major, if not already completed in the first degree;
  6. in the case of a Bachelor of Arts (3-Year Liberal), or a Bachelor of Science (3-Year Liberal) second degree, complete a sequence of 18 credits in each of two disciplines and maintain an average of 60% on the courses presented for the degree;
  7. in the case of a Bachelor of Arts or Science second degree, complete at least six credits in each of Groups I (Humanities), II (Social Sciences), and III (Sciences) if they have not done so in their first degree;

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To graduate with a second degree in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Business Administration program students must:

  1. complete a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum overall average of 65% (except in Nursing an Business where a minimum 60% overall average is required), after no more than two attempts in any one course;
  2. complete the first year introductory level course(s) for the major(s), after no more than two attempts, and where specified, with a minimum grade of 60%;
  3. complete a minimum of 48 credits in the area of major of the second degree;
  4. complete all core courses not completed in the first degree;
  5. maintain all minimum grade requirements and all minimum average requirements specified in the general regulations for the specified degree;
  6. in the case of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science second degree, complete at least six credits in each of Groups I (Humanities), II (Social Sciences) and III (Sciences) if they have not done so in their first degree.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To graduate with a second degree in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must:
a) complete a minimum of 60 credits in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum overall average of 60%, after no more than two attempts in any one course;
b)  successfully complete all NURS courses with a minimum grade of 60%; and all clinical practicum courses with a “Satisfactory” grade;
c)  complete the program within seven (7) years of the original date of admission;
d)  complete a minimum of 48 credits in the area of the major of the second degree;
e)  complete all core course(s) not completed in the first degree;
f)  maintain all minimum grade requirements and all minimum average requirements specified in the general regulations for the specified degree.