Formerly known as the "Freshman Program", the B.Sc program is ​completed by students who need 97–120 credits (four years) to complete their degree requirements. They must consult an adviser in the Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA) to obtain advice and approval of their course selection. All information can be found here but is also briefly summarized below. 

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General Math and Science Breadth

Six of the Freshman/Foundation Year courses to satisfy one of the following:

Option 1: 2 courses from MATH and 4 courses from BIOL, CHEM or PHYS; or Option 2: 3 courses from MATH and 3 courses from BIOL, CHEM or PHYS.

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Science Complementary

The seventh course is chosen from the list of Approved Freshman/Foundation Year Science Courses.

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Students who have completed the Diploma of College Studies, Advanced Placement exams, Advanced Levels, the International Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, or McGill placement examinations may receive exemption and/or credit for all or part of the basic science courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Similarly, students who have completed courses at other universities or colleges may receive exemptions and/or credits. Consult mcgill.ca/transfercredit/prospective for more information.