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Programs of Study


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The Faculties of the University offer programs leading to a degree, a diploma, a certificate, or entrance to a further program, as shown below. Years of study are counted from matriculation unless otherwise noted. Certificate offerings may be available to students in any Faculty. Students wishing to pursue a Certificate should refer to the appropriate Faculty section for information on availability.


College of Health Sciences

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Kinesiology 4
Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelof of Education (Elementary and Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Arts (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) 4
Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) 4
Certificate in Indigenous Sport and Recreation  

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Program Years of Study
Doctor of Medicine (a university degree or a minimum of two preprofessional years plus) 4
Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) (one preprofessional year plus) 3
Post-Professional Certificate Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science 2.5
Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (one preprofessional year plus) for 2017 onwards 3
Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (Dental Hygiene Diploma plus) for 2017 and 2018 1
Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) Post Diploma Degree Completion (preapproved Dental Hygiene Diploma plus) 1
Doctor of Dental Surgery (minimum of two preprofessional years plus) 4
Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics 3
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy 4
Bachelor of Biomedicine Dual Degree  
Certificate in Dental Assisting  

Faculty of Nursing

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) 4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bilingual (taught in English and French) 4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (After Degree) 2
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honors 1 + 3

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Years of Study
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (2 preprofessional years plus) 4
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) for Practicing Pharmacists (BSc in Pharmacy Plus) 1-5

School of Public Health

Program Years of Study
Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Planetary Health  

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies 4
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural/Food Business Management) 4
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) 4
Bachelor of Science (Animal Health) 4
Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) 4
Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences)/Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Science (Fashion Business Management) 4
Bachelor of Science (Forest Business Management) 4
Bachelor of Science (Forestry) 4
Bachelor of Science (Human Ecology) 4
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science, General Program) 4
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetic Specialization) (one preprofessional year plus) 4
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization) 4
Bachelor of Science (Honors in Food Science) 4
Bachelor of Science (Honors in Nutrition) 4
Pre-Veterinary Medicine 2
Certificate in Sustainability  

Faculty of Engineering

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Science (Chemical; Chemical-Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing Option; Chemical-Clean Energy and Sustainable Process Systems Option; Chemical-Computer Process Control Option; Civil; Civil-Environmental; Computer; Computer-Nanoscale System Design Option; Computer-Software Option; Electrical; Electrical-Biomedical Option; Electrical-Nanoengineering Option; Engineering Physics; Engineering Physics-Nanoengineering; Materials; Mechanical; Mining; Petroleum) 4
Bachelor of Science Cooperative Program (Chemical; Chemical-Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing Option; Chemical-Clean Energy and Sustainable Process Systems Option; Chemical-Computer Process Control; Civil; Civil-Environmental; Computer; Computer-Nanoscale System Design Option; Computer-Software Option; Electrical; Electrical-Nanoengineering Option; Engineering Physics; Engineering Physics-Nanoengineering Option; Materials; Mechanical; Mechanical-Biomedical Option; Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering; Mining; Petroleum) 5

Faculty of Science

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Science (Major and Honors) 4
Bachelor of Science (Major and Honors) After Degree Varies
Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Science and Education)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
AI Everywhere Certificate  
Certificate in Applied Data Science  
Certificate in Computer Game Development  
Certificate in Engaged Leadership and Citizenship in Arts and Science  
Research Certificate in Science  

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Faculty of Arts

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Arts 4
Bachelor of Arts (After Degree) varies
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) (After Degree) varies
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies 4
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art and Design) 4
Bachelor of Design 4
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama (Acting) (one preprofessional year plus) 3
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama (Technical Theatre) 4
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama (Design) 4
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art and Design) or (Drama) (After Degree) varies
Bachelor of Music 4
Bachelor of Music (After Degree) varies
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Elementary) (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Certificate in Applied Social Science Research  
Certificate in Archaeology  
Certificate in Civil-Military Leadership  
Certificate in Community Engagement and Service-Learning  
Certificate in Computer Game Development  
Certificate in the Economics and Management of Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment  
Certificate in Engaged Leadership and Citizenship in Arts and Science  
Certificate in Ethics  
Certificate in European Studies  
Certificate in Finance  
Certificate in Globalization and Governance  
Certificate in International Learning  
Certificate in Language Documentation and Revitalization  
Certificate in Peace and Post Conflict Studies  
Certificate in Sexuality Studies  
Certificate in Translation Studies in Japanese  
Certificate in World Sound Arts  
Community Linguistic Certificate  
MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies  
Research Certificate in Arts  

Faculty of Business

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Commerce 4
Bachelor of Commerce Cooperative Education 4.5-5
Bachelor of Commerce (Bilingual) (taught in English and French) 4
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) 2
Bachelor of Commerce (After Degree) varies
Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship  
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies  
Certificate in Leadership  
Certificate in Real Estate  

Faculty of Education

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Education (Elementary or Secondary route) 4
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education (Augustana/Education)  
Bachelor of Education (After Degree) 2
Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Science and Education)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Augustana 5
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education (Elementary) (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Arts (Augustana)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees  
Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees 5
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Diploma in Education 1
Free-Standing University Certificate in Advancing Adolescent Literacy  
Free-Standing University Certificate in Digital Learning  
Free-Standing University Certificate in Early Childhood Education  
Free-Standing Certificate in Teaching Students with Complex Communication Needs  

Faculty of Law

Program Years of Study
Juris Doctor (a university degree or a minimum of two preprofessional years plus) 3
Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor (combined program) 4

Standalone Faculties

Augustana Faculty

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Arts 4
Bachelor of Arts (Augustana)/Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Combined Degrees  
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education (Augustana/Education)  
Bachelor of Management 4
Bachelor of Music 4
Bachelor of Science 4
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees 5
Certificate in Community Mental Health: Theory and Practice  
Certificate in Writing Studies  

Faculty of Native Studies

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) 4
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) (After Degree) 2
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees (Elementary and Secondary Routes) 5
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) Honors 4
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)/Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) Combined Degrees 5
Certificate in Indigenous Governance and Partnership 1
Certificate in Indigenous Sport and Recreation  
University Credit Certificate in Indigenous Governance and Partnership  

Faculté Saint-Jean (All programs taught in French)

Program Years of Study
Bachelor of Arts 4
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) 4
Bachelor of Arts (After Degree) 2
Bachelor of Commerce (Bilingual) (taught in English and French) 4
Bachelor of Education (Elementary) 4
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 4
Bachelor of Education (After Degree) 2
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science 5
Bachelor of Science (General) 4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Bilingual) (taught in English and French) 4