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 Humanities and Biology (BHum Combined Honours)
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SchoolCarleton University
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 82%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
  • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
  • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
  • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
  • Required Courses
  • Bachelor of Humanities and Biology*
  • Biology or Chemistry
  • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
  • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

*Students with an admissions average below 80% who wish to be considered for the Bachelor of Humanities should contact Admissions Services for details on how to submit additional documentation in support of their application.

Cost
International: $41,384

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Scholarships
Description

Combine the liberal arts with science training. Gain insights into nature through modern science along with insights into the human spirit through the Great Books. Explore influential books and ideas in art, philosophy, history, literature, classics, music, religion and science in a small, close-knit, creative and intellectual community. Study ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, ancient India and China, the European and Islamic Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment, to present-day Canada and America. Small classes, discussion groups led by professors and close attention from your professors will help you excel in this writing-intensive program. A Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities, and a Bachelor of Humanities are also available. Your career: arts and culture; business; foreign service and international relations; journalism; law; library and information science; medicine; policy analysis; teaching; digital media; writing

Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.