Programs
Affective Science and Mental Health
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Affective Science and Mental Health
Students enrolled in the either the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may choose to specialize in Affective Science and Mental Health. Both degrees will provide students with a core first year of courses, with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional electives in their upper years of study.
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.
The Affective Science and Mental Health specialization will provide students with a 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.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAI.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAA.
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.
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.
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
- Customize your degree based on course interests or gain experience in a specialization.
- Lab-based course work with sessions kept small to promote hands-on experiential learning.
- Become proficient in experimentation and data analysis.
- Program contains all of the required courses needed for medical school and provides an excellent basis for preparing for the MCAT exam.
Biological Science program options
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
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.
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.
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Chemistry
Prepare for advanced careers in the major fields of chemistry
- Experiential learning opportunities using cutting edge equipment and software in our modern facilities.
- Tackle real world challenges such as new materials for energy storage, drug discovery for treating diseases and the development of renewable energy and fuel cells.
- Internships and co-ops with faculty-established industry partners.
Chemistry program options
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.
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Students enrolled in the either the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may choose to specialize in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Both degrees will provide students with a core first year of courses, with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional electives in their upper years of study.
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.
Students who choose the Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization will experience an in-depth exploration of mental processes and neural mechanisms through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Students gain expertise in cognitive functions, brain imaging techniques and the application of cognitive theories to real-world problems.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAI.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAA.
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:
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.
Developmental and Psychological Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Developmental and Psychological Science
Students enrolled in the either the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may choose to specialize in Developmental and Psychological Science. Both degrees will provide students with a core first year of courses, with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional electives in their upper years of study.
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.
Students who choose the Developmental and Psychological Science specialization will gain in‐depth knowledge into historical and contemporary trends regarding human development, from infancy and childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood and gerontology.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAI.
If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAA.
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.
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.
Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Forensic Science
Learn what it's like to be a real forensic examiner with hands-on experiential learning
- Acquire unique skills through lectures and labs in biology, chemistry and physics, allowing you to document and investigate mock crime scenes.
- Develop skills in documenting a scene, collecting evidence, writing scientific reports, DNA extractions, blood stain pattern analysis and testifying in mock court cases.
- Partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, Canadian Border Service, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Lakeridge Hospital and private laboratories.
- One of only two fully accredited Forensic Science programs in Canada.
Forensic Science Specializations
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:
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.
Students entering their second year of Health Sciences (Human Health, Public Health, or Health Administration) are eligible to acquire a Minor in Legal Studies from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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
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.
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
- Program graduates have a competitive advantage from their mathematical understanding of maching learning, computer systems and working with large and complex data.
- Recognized as a stand-out program by Macleans University Rankings.
- Prepares you for graduate studies in both mathematics and computer science.
Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science program options
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.
Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Marine Biology
Experience a one-of-a-kind semester in Bermuda
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Study life in the ocean from the largest animals to the smallest organisms.
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Develop foundational knowledge and lab skills before embarking on a one-of-a-kind semester abroad at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) where you will learn about marine ecosystems and explore coral reefs.
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Enhance your degree earning work experience through a cop-op placement or summer internship.
Marine Biology Specialization
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.
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.
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 EqualTM Canada, and upon successful completion, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science “General MLT” certification examination. To practice as an MLT in Ontario (and other regulated Canadian jurisdictions), graduates of the program must, in addition to completion of the CSMLS certification exam, meet the standards set by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, including obtaining a criminal record and judicial matters or vulnerable sector check. Please see the following websites for additional information regarding the requirements for practicing as an MLT in Canada. www.csmls.org; www.cmlto.com.
Nanophysics
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Nanophysics
Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Nanophysics through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using application code DSG.
If you're interested in applying to the Nanophysics (Co-op) specialization, apply via OUAC code DGC.
The Nanophysics 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.
Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Neuroscience
- Understand the function on the nervous system at the molecular, structural, behavioural and cognitive levels.
- Hands-on experiential learning opportunities in the lab.
- Discover how the nervous system is linked to movement, behaviour and disease, study how various pharmaceutical drugs affect the nervous system and learn how neuroscience can help us understand animal behaviour.
Neuroscience program options
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.
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.
Physics
- Astrophysics
- Nanophysics
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Science with Co-op (Honours)
Physics
If you're interested in applying to the Physics program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSK.
If you're interested in applying to the Physics (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DPC.
Pursue your studies through the Physics (Honours) program, or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Specializations:
- Astrophysics
- Nanophysics
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.
Three 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.
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
This specialization offers in-depth exploration of mental processes and neural mechanisms through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Students gain expertise in cognitive functions, brain imaging techniques and the application of cognitive theories to real-world problems.
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 all 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.
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.
Three 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.
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
This specialization offers in-depth exploration of mental processes and neural mechanisms through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Students gain expertise in cognitive functions, brain imaging techniques and the application of cognitive theories to real-world problems.
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 all 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.
Sustainability
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons)
Sustainability
Experiential learning over four years, alongside skill development, prepares students to lead in various careers addressing modern sustainability challenges. Core courses provide a solid foundation, while elective paths allow specialization. A unique "Sustainability Journal" tracks student experiences for annual reviews with faculty advisors. The senior capstone project involves pan-disciplinary teams tackling real-world sustainability issues. This program aims to equip graduates with the expertise and leadership skills needed to contribute impactful solutions to global sustainability challenges.
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
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