Programs
Applied Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Applied Biotechnology
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Applied Biotechnology through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DSF.
If you're interested in applying to the Applied Biotechnology (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DBN.
Health Sciences
- Human Health Science
- Public Health
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Health Sciences
The increasing complexity of health sciences and the health-care industry has placed a growing importance on the skills required of health-care professionals. You will acquire the foundations for excellence in clinical practice along with the lifelong learning, research, teamwork and leadership skills essential for a successful career in the health field.
This program has an interdisciplinary focus, weaving together physiological, sociological and epidemiological perspectives on major health issues.
Two specializations are offered:
Human Health Science
You will learn the fundamental areas of science related to human health and disease, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and neurophysiology.
Public Health
Public Health considers health from the perspective of communities—from a neighbourhood to national and international levels. You will learn about the health status of populations, inequities in health, determinants of health and illness, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, health protection and factors that influence the delivery and use of health services.
Specializations:
- Human Health Science
- Public Health
Astrophysics
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Astrophysics
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Astrophysics through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DTA.
If you're interested in applying to the Astrophysics (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DTC.
Human Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Human Health Science
In the Human Health Science specialization, you will learn the fundamental areas of science related to human health and disease, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and neurophysiology.
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Human Health Science through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DHH.
Biological Science
- Applied Biotechnology
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Biology
- Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Biological Science
If you're interested in applying to the Biological Science program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSB.
If you're interested in applying to the Biological Science (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCB.
You can pursue the Honours Biological Science program or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Specializations:
- Applied Biotechnology
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Biology
- Marine Biology
Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science
If you're interested in applying to the Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DMC.
If you're interested in applying to the Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DIM.
Through the Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in both Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, with access to courses taught by area experts in both fields. Building upon a comprehensive and integrated curriculum of mathematics, computer science and statistics, you'll learn to solve complex and socially relevant problems using tools in computer programming and mathematical analysis in an immersive and experiential learning environment.
The curriculum offers flexibility in upper-year courses, tailored for a wide range of career trajectories and interests. Through program-specific application and integration courses, you’ll engage in experiential learning through self-directed group projects inspired by industry problems and initiatives.
Science and Management
If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.
There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.
Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Biomedical Science
This program provides an excellent basis for writing the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) exam and for satisfying course requirements for applying to professional programs in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry.
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Biomedical Science through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DSU.
If you're interested in applying to the Biomedical Science (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DUC.
Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Marine Biology
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Marine Biology through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DMB.
If you're interested in applying to the Marine Biology (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DBL.
Marine Biology is a specialization within the Biological Science program. Within the marine biology specialization, students will learn about marine ecosystems and organisms, as well as have experiential learning opportunities in the marine environment via a semester abroad* at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).
*Differential fees as well as room and board will be set by and paid directly to BIOS. Program fees, housing and meals are approximately $20,000 USD. To learn more, visit the BIOS website.
BIOS is a world-renowned institute with financial support from government, corporate, and private investors. Located in Bermuda, BIOS is near to the Sargasso Sea, one of the world’s most diverse open-ocean ecosystems, and also home to some of the world’s most northern coral reefs, allowing researchers from around the globe an opportunity to study corals. Their facilities and equipment include the research vessel (R/V) Atlantic Explorer, a U.S. flagged UNOLS ocean class vessel, operated by BIOS, that provides faculty and staff—as well as visiting scientists and students—with well-equipped floating labs to support numerous scientific endeavors in the ocean environment.
Chemical Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Chemical Biology
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Chemical Biology through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DSH.
If you're interested in applying to the Chemical Biology (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DHC.
Mathematics for Science and Industry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Mathematics for Science and Industry
If you're interested in applying to the Applied and Industrial Mathematics program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSI.
If you're interested in applying to the Applied and Industrial Mathematics (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCI.
Science and Management
If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.
There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government, and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Chemistry
If you're interested in applying to the Chemistry program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSY.
If you're interested in applying to the Chemistry (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCY.
Pursue your studies through the Honours Chemistry program, or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Chemical Biology
Chemical biology, at the interface of chemistry and biology, is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary area in science. Through the synthesis and use of small molecules, probes or chemically‑modified biological macromolecules, chemistry is applied to help answer questions of biological importance.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry combines the study of drug discovery and development, pharmacology, analytical techniques and drug chemistry. The chemical design process and evaluation of potential future medications will be a prime focus.
Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Medical Laboratory Science
Modern health care has become increasingly dependent on complex laboratory tests—the results of which aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. You will gain fundamental knowledge and skills in biological, physical and health sciences. The medical laboratory science-specific courses cover five laboratory disciplines: biochemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology and transfusion science.
This program is accredited by Accreditation Canada. Upon successful completion, you are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science national certification examination and subsequently work in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Computer Science
If you're interested in applying to the Computer Science program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSD.
If you're interested in applying to the Computer Science (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCD.
Pursue your studies in the Honours Computer Science program, or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Nanotechnology and Clean Energy
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Nanotechnology and Clean Energy
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Nanotechnology and Clean Energy through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DSG.
If you're interested in applying to the Nanotechnology and Clean Energy (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DGC.
The Nanotechnology and Clean Energy specialization within the Physics program is designed to meet the urgent demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills to address global issues of escalating energy consumption and declining resources. It emphasizes alternative and conventional energy, with a particular focus on the application of nanotechnology to developing clean energy solutions.
Students will learn the scientific principles underlying the field of nanotechnology along with the development of novel and economical means of generating and harvesting energy, while simultaneously minimizing the environmental impact.
Data Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Data Science
As a Computer Science student in the Data Science specialization, you will develop the knowledge, skills and tools to set you up for success in this desirable job market.
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Data Science through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using the application code DSM.
Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Neuroscience
If you're interested in applying to the Neuroscience program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSZ.
If you're interested in applying to the Neuroscience (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DZC.
This program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of neuroscience, with an emphasis on strong foundational science and practical laboratory skills.
Taught by area experts from the Faculties of Science, Health Science and Social Science and Humanities, you'll study the nervous system at the cellular level, understand its influences on functional circuits at the macroscopic level and learn how this forms the basis of behaviour, movement and neurological diseases. You will explore neuroscience from an evolutionary perspective, including a comparative analysis of the nervous system and behaviour among different animal groups. Your understanding of the function of the nervous system at the molecular, structural, behavioural and cognitive levels will be developed through interdisciplinary study and hands-on laboratory learning in the sciences.
Digital Media
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Digital Media
The Digital Media specialization within the Computer Science program covers topics such as computer graphics, information visualization, human‑computer interaction, machine vision and mobile development. Students will study the underlying technologies used in computer games, educational software, mobile devices and other forms of digital media through the science that informs it. This option is especially suitable for students who are directly interested in digital media or in a related field.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Pharmaceutical Chemistry through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DSW.
If you're interested in applying to the Pharmaceutical Chemisty (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DWC.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry combines the study of drug discovery and development, pharmacology, analytical techniques and drug chemistry. The chemical design process and evaluation of potential future medications will be a prime focus of your studies. You will apply knowledge gained from course material, hands-on lab experiences and faculty research to the pharmaceutical industry.
Environmental Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Environmental Biology
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Environmental Biology through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DSL.
If you're interested in applying to the Environmental Biology (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DLC.
Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
Do groups of people make better decisions than individuals? How do clinicians diagnose mental illness in children and adults? Can we empathize equally with people from different cultural backgrounds?
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program will receive a core first year of social science courses with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional social science electives in their upper years of study. This program will be of particular interest to students wishing to pursue studies in the social, personality and developmental characteristics of human behaviour.
Students will receive a solid foundation in research methods and statistics as well as highly marketable skills in a variety of tech-focused domains. The knowledge students will gain from this program will put them in strong positions for additional education or direct-to-work opportunities in areas such as business, community development, advocacy, public policy, security and marketing.
Two specializations are offered:
Affective Science and Mental Health
Students will receive targeted education pertaining to the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying emotion, and the manner in which these mechanisms contribute to mental health or mental illness.
Developmental and Psychological Science
Students will gain in‐depth knowledge into historical and contemporary trends regarding human development, from infancy and childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood and gerontology.
Unique to both specializations will be the intentional cross‐cutting of traditional disciplinary and methodological lines, to bring students in contact with a variety of sociological, criminological, psychological and biological perspectives.
Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Forensic Science
You will benefit from both a strong general scientific foundation and forensic courses. Students gain real-world experiences and unique hands-on training at the Crime Scene House, Forensic Ecology Research Facility and Forensic Teaching Laboratory.
At the end of first year, you will choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Cutting edge research
Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
Does the chronic use of drugs lead to permanent changes in the brain? How do modern pharmaceuticals help treat the symptoms of anxiety and depression? How do traumatic events influence a child’s development?
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program will receive a core first year of natural science courses, including biology, chemistry, physics, math and psychology with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional science electives in their upper years of study. This program will be of particular interest to students wishing to pursue studies in the cognitive and biological underpinnings of human behaviour.
Students will receive a solid foundation in research methods and statistics as well as highly marketable skills in a variety of tech-focused domains. The knowledge students will gain from this program will put them in a strong position for additional education or direct-to-work opportunities in areas such as medicine, health care, social services and mental health.
Two specializations are offered:
Affective Science and Mental Health
Students will receive targeted education pertaining to the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying emotion, and the manner in which these mechanisms contribute to mental health or mental illness.
Developmental and Psychological Science
Students will gain in‐depth knowledge into historical and contemporary trends regarding human development, from infancy and childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood and gerontology.
Unique to both specializations will be the intentional cross‐cutting of traditional disciplinary and methodological lines, to bring students in contact with a variety of sociological, criminological, psychological and biological perspectives.
Health Physics and Radiation Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Health Physics and Radiation Science
Energy supply, medicine, agriculture, national security, manufacturing and resource-based industries are all examples of where the use of radioactive materials or radiation-generating machines are an essential part of operations. Radiation is also used to study materials and matter on the atomic scale. Our curriculum is a combination of fundamental radiation science, technological methods and applications to prepare you for a successful career.
Our programs are designed in consultation with key industry representatives, and will provide you with necessary theoretical and applied skills to meet employers' needs.
Learning Environment
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
- Corrosion and Electrochemistry Laboratory
- Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC)
- Environment Radiation Laboratory
- High-Performance Computing and Visualization Laboratory
- Nuclear Simulation Laboratory
- Radiation Protection Laboratory
- Scientific Instrumentation Laboratory
Co-op
These programs offer a co-op option. If you’re interested, select the co-op program on your application. More at ontariotechu.ca/co-op.
Courses
Want to see the specific courses you’ll be taking in your program? Visit ontariotechu.ca/calendar.College-to-university transfer programs
Turn an Ontario college diploma (or equivalent) into a degree in as little as two years. See which programs are available to you at ontariotechu.ca/pathways.
