*Offered as regular and co-op programs. It is recommended that students wishing to take co-op apply directly to one of our majors (and its co-op option), rather than "Undeclared". While it is possible to apply for co-op during first year, entrance for in-course students depends on space availability as well as their in-course average.
**Estimated cut-off ranges are based on the admission averages from previous years and are provided solely as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs for the current cycle will be determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the number of places available in the program. Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Applied Science
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English
- 1 math course
- Biology
- Chemistry
- 2 additional courses
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English
- 1 math course
- Biology, chemistry or Introductory Kinesiology
- 3 additional courses
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
Applied Human Nutrition: 80-85%
Child Studies, Family Studies and Human Development: 76-81%
Bachelor of Arts
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Art History
- Classical Studies
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy*
- Culture and Technology Studies*
- Economics*
- English
- Environmental Governance*
- European Studies
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics*
- French Studies
- Geography*
- History*
- International Development Studies*
- Justice and Legal Studies*
- Major to Be Determined (3-year General BA)
- Mathematical Economics*
- Mathematical Science
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
- English
- 5 additional courses
Advanced Functions (MHF4U) is highly recommended prior to enrolling in the following majors: Economics; Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; Mathematical Economics; or Mathematical Science. These majors require knowledge in mathematics. Completion of a 4U math is recommended for students pursuing any other social science major.
Students not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will automatically be considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. Justice and Legal Studies. Students not admitted to Psychology will automatically be considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
75-80% for all majors except Criminal Justice and Public Policy (79-83%) and Psychology (80-85%)
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 1 arts or social studies course
- 1 additional course
Note: Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history. This includes 4U/M courses that begin with C, H, A or L.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-83%
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
Majors
- Environmental Management*
- Equine Management*
- Food Industry Management*
Required Courses
Environmental Management, Equine Management
- English
- Biology
- 4 additional 4U or 4M courses
Note: Effective for fall 2023, required courses for Equine Management will change to ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, one 4U math course and two additional 4U/M courses.
Food Industry Management
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- 2 additional 4U or M courses
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
Environmental Management and Equine Management: 75-80%
Food Industry Management: 75-80%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Commerce
Majors
- Accounting*
- Food and Agricultural Business*
- Management*
- Management Economics and Finance*
- Marketing Management*
- Government, Economics and Management*
- Real Estate*
- Sport and Event Management*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
Accounting, Food and Agricultural Business, Management, Management Economics and Finance, Marketing Management, Real Estate, Sport and Event Management, Undeclared
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 1 additional 4U math
- 3 additional 4U or 4M courses
Government, Economics and Management
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 4 additional 4U or 4M courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
79-84%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Computing
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Software Engineering*
Required Courses
- English
- Calculus and Vectors
- 4 additional courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Engineering
Majors
- Biological Engineering*
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Computer Engineering*
- Engineering Systems and Computing*
- Environmental Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Water Resources Engineering*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus and Vectors
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 1 additional course
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- 2 additional courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Required Courses
- English
- 5 additional courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Bachelor of One Health
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 1 Arts or Social Studies course
- 1 additional course
Note: Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history. This includes 4U/M courses that begin with C, H, A or L.
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-85%Bachelor of Science
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Animal Biology
- Biochemistry*
- Biodiversity
- Biological Science
- Bio-Medical Science
- Biomedical Toxicology*
- Environmental Biology
- Food Science*
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology*
- Microbiology*
- Molecular Biology and Genetics*
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences
- Plant Science*
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation*
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Biological and Medical Physics*
- Chemical Physics*
- Chemistry*
- Environmental Geomatics*
- Mathematical Science
- Nanoscience*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
- Theoretical Physics
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 2 additional courses
Physical Sciences
- English
- Calculus and Vectors
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 2 additional courses
Two of three 4U high school science courses (i.e. Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are required for admission; completion of all three is highly recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in their first semester.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-83% for all majors except Bio-Medical Science (84-89%), and Animal Biology (84-89%).
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Students not admitted to Bio-Medical Science or Animal Biology will automatically be considered for admission to Bachelor of Science, Biological Science.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Majors
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Honours Agriculture
- Horticulture
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 2 additional courses
Note: completion of 4U Biology and 4U Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
Majors
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English
- Advanced Functions
- 2 courses from: biology, chemistry, physics
- 2 additional courses
Note: completion of 4U Biology and 4U Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
75-80%Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Estimated Cut-off Range
No direct admission from secondary school. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years (10.0 credits), of a full-time undergraduate degree program.Associate Diplomas
Majors
- Agriculture (Ridgetown)
- Environmental Management (Ridgetown)
- Equine Care and Management (Ridgetown)
- Horticulture (Ridgetown)
- Turfgrass Management (Guelph)
- Veterinary Technology (Ridgetown)
To learn more about the Associate Diploma programs offered at our Ridgetown campus, please visit their website.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
65-70%Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Admission is determined by a combination of your academic average and faculty evaluation of the Background Information Form (BIF). The BIF can be found at admission.uoguelph.ca/suppforms.