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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
ADVANCED ENTRY
Applicant Information Bulletin 2015 – 2016
Application Deadlines:
SUMMER APPLICANTS: March 1, 2015
FALL APPLICANTS: July 1, 2015
WINTER APPLICANTS: October 1, 2015
Science/Statistics), and interdisciplinary (Psychology).
Section 1: General Statement Cooperative work-study programs are available in
most of these areas.
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information
to prospective applicants to the Faculty of Science at
the University of Manitoba. This document outlines
Section 2: Eligibility Requirements
categories of admission, requirements and deadlines.
This bulletin is available with, and constitutes part of, Students may be eligible for admission to the Faculty
the application. It is assumed that all applicants have of Science in one of three ways, depending on their
read and understood it prior to submitting the previous academic history:
completed application.
1. Direct Entry from High School
Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science General
(B.Sc.)
Applicants in this category can apply directly from a
Bachelor of Science Major (B.Sc. Major) Manitoba high school (or the equivalent) and will have
met the General Entrance and Specific Admission
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) Requirements as listed in the 2015-2016 Direct Entry
Application Information Bulletin.
Areas of study include programs in the life sciences http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media
(Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, /direct_entry_bulletin.pdf
Genetics, Microbiology), the physical sciences
(Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics, Physics & Astronomy, 2. Transiting from University 1
Mathematics/Physics & Astronomy), the mathematical
sciences (Actuarial Mathematics, Applied Mathematics University 1 students who have completed a minimum
with options, Mathematics, Mathematics/Economics, of 24 credit hours may enter the Faculty of Science by
Statistics, Statistics/Actuarial, Statistics/Economics, a ‘transit’ process available through the Aurora
Statistics/Mathematics), the computing sciences Student Registration system. There is no application
(Computer Science, Computer Science/Mathematics, fee to transit to Science. Please note that University 1
Computer Science/Physics & Astronomy, Computer
Faculty of Science 2015 – 2016 Page 1 of 6students cannot transit to Science for the Summer a. Have completed (where a final grade has been
term, but must see the Faculty of Science for a manual recorded) a minimum of 24 credit hours of
transit if such a transit is necessary. No minimum coursework at a recognized college or
grade point average is required but students cannot university, and
have failed more than 36 credit hours. Because these b. Present a minimum cumulative grade point
students have already submitted complete average (CGPA) of 2.0 (C) or better and be
documentation prior to admission to University 1, eligible to continue at their home university
there is no additional required documentation or Students who do not meet the minimum
application fee. Please consult the Undergraduate eligibility requirements as listed above may be
Registration Guide for details regarding transit considered on an individual basis for
deadlines: admission on the recommendation of the
www.umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/ Dean.
Details on how to complete the transit process can be NOTE: To be considered on the recommendation of
found in the University 1 section of the Undergraduate the Dean, a student must present a minimum 2.0
Calendar (http://umanitoba.ca/calendar ) adjusted grade point average (AGPA) on 24 credit
hours of coursework. Students who are on active
Students can also contact either the Faculty of Science academic or disciplinary suspension at another
General Office or the University 1 First Year Centre for university or in another Faculty at the University of
information. Manitoba will not be eligible for consideration for
admission. Students who have been ‘Required to
Students who have completed 30 credit hours must Withdraw’ from a Faculty at the University of
transit to the Faculty of Science or Arts or apply for Manitoba, but who have not yet been placed on
admission to their chosen faculty/school. ‘Academic Suspension’ from that Faculty, may be
considered for admission to the Faculty of Science
3. Advanced Entry (applicants with university/college
on an individual basis if they meet eligibility
background)
requirements
Students in other programs at the University of
When assessing students for eligibility for admission,
Manitoba, Université de Saint-Boniface or from other
the Faculty will include:
universities/colleges can apply for admission to the
a. All courses taken at the University of
Faculty of Science through the online application
Manitoba which have been assigned final
process. An application fee and appropriate
grades, including failed courses, regardless of
documentation are required, and application and
year of completion.
documentation deadlines must be observed (see
b. All non-University of Manitoba courses which
Section 3. Application Process & Deadlines (Page 4).
have been assigned final grades, including
failed courses, which have been taken within
NOTE: Applicants will be subject to the Faculty
the ten years immediately prior to the date of
regulations and requirements for continuation in a
proposed admission to the Faculty of Science.
Science degree program which are detailed in the
c. Consideration of the total number of failed
University of Manitoba Undergraduate Calendar
courses applicable to the Faculty of Science.
(www.umanitoba.ca/calendar).
Students with more than 36 hours of failed
courses should contact an Academic Advisor in
A. Academic Requirements
the Faculty for further information.
Applicants applying as Advanced Entry must fulfill the
2. Second Degree Students
Academic Requirements as outlined below:
Applicants who have already completed a first
1. Regular Students degree in any discipline, at the University of
Manitoba or another recognized university, may
Students who wish to be admitted as Advanced Entry
Applicant students to the Faculty of Science must:
Faculty of Science 2015 – 2016 Page 2 of 6apply for admission as Second Degree students. * Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above
Applicants must: for admission as Mature Status students, but who are
not members of the Canadian military, apply for
a. have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or an AGPA admission to University 1 rather than to the Faculty of
(adjusted grade point average) of 2.30. The Science.
grade point average is adjusted according to
the total number of credit hours attempted in NOTE: Four Year Honours and Major Programs
the degree. Between 90 and 120 credit hours,
the lowest 30 credit hours are forgiven. Upon admission to the Faculty of Science as an
Between 120 and 138 credit hours, the Advanced Entry student, students can enter the
assessment is based on the best 90 credit Honours, Major, or General program of their choice.
hours. After 138 credit hours, the lowest 48 Entry to Honours or Major programs requires certain
credit hours are forgiven. courses with certain grades. Please check the
programs as noted in the Faculty of Science as
b. Submit complete and official transcripts, outlined in each faculty section of the Undergraduate
including proof of first degree. Students Calendar (www.umanitoba.ca/calendar) or the
should also be prepared to provide University 1 First Year Planning Guide
comprehensive course descriptions, including www.umanitoba.ca/student/u1/first_year/index.html.
course outlines, textbook listings and copies of
examinations, for any prior post-secondary To declare either a specific Honours or Major degree
studies completed outside of Manitoba. program, students must apply to the Dean’s Office,
239 Machray Hall, after they have been admitted or
3. Special Students have transited to Science.
Special Students complete courses for personal or B. English Language Proficiency Requirements
professional reasons and are allowed to register for
degree-credit courses although not working to
All applicants whose primary language is not English
complete a degree. Most Special Students should
and do not qualify for a waiver under the University of
apply to the General Studies program of Extended
Manitoba’s English language proficiency regulations
Education rather than with a Faculty such as Science.
will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English
To be eligible for admission as Special Students to
through one of the options listed at the University of
Science applicants must:
Manitoba Admissions web site.
a. have completed a first degree, either at the See below links to view English Proficiency Wavier
University of Manitoba or at another information:
recognized university.
(http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/internation
4. Mature Status Students al/english/waiver-criteria.html)
To be eligible for admission as a Mature Status See below links to view specific English Proficiency
student, applicants must: Requirement information:
a. Be active members of the Canadian military*, (http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/internation
and al/english/index.html).
b. Be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents,
and Results for most language tests, including TOEFL,
c. Have completed less than 24 credit hours of IELTS and CanTEST, expire two years from the test
work at any other university or college, and date. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
d. Be 21 years of age or older by the end of the
first month of the first term of studies in
Science.
Faculty of Science 2015 – 2016 Page 3 of 6order for them to be included in the final selection
Section 3: Application Process & process.
Deadlines
Applicants should provide a final high school
transcript, if they have not already done so, for
Application Fees Spring 2015: prerequisite purposes for course registration.
Canadian/Permanent Residents: $80.00
International applicants: $110.00 Immigration documents are required if born
Application Fees Fall 2015: outside of Canada.
Canadian/Permanent Residents: $90.00
International applicants: $120.00 Proof of membership in the Canadian military,
Admission Term Application Documentation proof of citizenship, and proof of age if applying
Deadline Deadline as a Mature Status Applicant.
Summer 2015 Mar 1, 2015 Mar 1, 2015
Fall 2015 Jul 1, 2015 Jul 1, 2015 Name change documentation is required if name
Winter 2016 Oct 1, 2015 Oct 1, 2015 change has occurred as a result of marriage,
divorce or other reason.
Applications are not considered received until the
application is submitted and the application fee has Proof of proficiency in the use of the English
been paid by the posted deadline. language. (see Section 2. B; English Language
Proficiency Requirements)
All applicants will receive a letter of acknowledgement
by *email within two hours of payment and Please send all documentation to the following
submission. address:
All correspondence, including decision release Admission for Science
information will be sent via email. (*Please ensure Enrolment Services, 424 University Centre
your email account remains current and will accept University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
emails from the University of Manitoba. Check your
filters.) B. Transfer Credit Information
A. Required Application Documentation At the University of Manitoba, all course work from a
The following documents will be required to complete recognized prior post-secondary institution will be
your application: considered as part of the application for admission
Interim transcripts showing current registration process for all undergraduate degree and diploma
are to be submitted when applying or shortly programs.
thereafter.
Courses are evaluated for advanced standing or
transfer credit on a course-by-course basis and
Final official transcripts from any university or
assigned a University of Manitoba equivalent, where
college attended other than University of
applicable. Where a direct equivalent does not exist,
Manitoba are required. Student copies or
students may receive general (unallocated) credit. The
photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts
regulations regarding transfer credit are program
become the property of University of Manitoba
specific and vary considerably depending on the
and will not be returned.
faculty or school of application. The Faculty of Science
will only consider external courses completed within
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform
the last ten (or fewer) years.
the Admissions office in writing of any deferred
exams or grade changes. All final grades, including Courses deemed acceptable for transfer credit will be
grade changes must be submitted to the awarded, subject to program approval, up to the
Admissions Office by the document deadline in maximum allowed under the program of admission,
Faculty of Science 2015 – 2016 Page 4 of 6based on the Faculty or School’s transfer credit policy provided by email as soon as this decision has
and residency requirements (consult the section of the been completed. Students who fail to submit all
University's Academic Calendar at: the required documentation by the
www.umanitoba.ca/calendar for details). documentation deadline date will not be
considered for admission.
Students may be asked to provide comprehensive and
accurate course outlines or syllabi, as issued by their 2. Returning Faculty of Science students
institution of study, for all courses lacking a current Former students of the Faculty of Science at the
evaluation. Course outlines or syllabi should include University of Manitoba do not need to reapply for
information on: course objectives, outline of the units admission if they have not registered in another
studied, textbook(s) used, assignments, and Faculty or at another university/college since their
accompanying laboratory information, if applicable, to last registration in Science, except for any courses
assist in the transfer credit assessment process. that may have been taken on a Letter of
Permission approved by the Faculty.
For information on current course evaluations
receiving credit, please visit:
All other returning students must complete the
www.umanitoba.ca/admissions/tc
application process.
While we appreciate that some institutions do not
have course information readily available, many B. Notification of Decision
students have been able to provide the information
requested by contacting the individual departments or Once a decision has been made, all applicants will
instructors at their prior institutions. Students that are receive an email notifying them to log into their
unable to provide the requested course information application portal to view the decision. Students that
may render themselves ineligible for programs with are offered admission will be required to confirm their
specific course requirements. In cases where outlines acceptance. If you do not accept the offer by the
have not been provided, unsuccessful course deadline date indicated in the letter, your offer will
attempts, including F grades, may be assessed as part lapse and you will need to contact the Admissions
of the academic assessment regulations of a student's office to discuss the possibility of an extension. It is
program of study. Only successful applicants will he imperative that your email account remains current
notified of transfer credit results. and that you check it regularly or arrange for someone
to check it in your absence.
Additional information related to transfer credit may
be found at: Section 5: Reconsideration & Appeals
http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/application/
deadlines/transfer-credit.html
Individuals who wish to have their applications
reconsidered should submit their request to the
Section 4: Selection Process Admissions Office. Past experience has shown that
most inquiries can be satisfied at this level without
A. Selection further reference. Persons wishing reconsideration of
the decision shall direct their request to the
1. Transfer students from other Admissions Office within ten (10) days of the mailing
universities/colleges, and from other University of the decision.
of Manitoba faculties Should the student wish to pursue the reconsideration
Transfer students can apply for admission. Each decision of the Selection Committee further, such an
application will be considered on an individual appeal will be made in accordance with the Senate
basis by the Admissions Officer after all necessary Committee on Admission Appeals Procedures.
official documentation has been received by the
Admissions Office. All applicants who meet the http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_d
minimum criteria will be admitted. Official ocuments/students/286.html
notification of the admission decision will be
Faculty of Science 2015 – 2016 Page 5 of 6Applicants are advised that appeals of reconsideration
decisions by the Senate Admissions Appeal Committee
focus on questions of correct adherence to published
policies and procedures, and NOT on subjective issues
or the relative merits of the application.
Section 6: Contact Information
Faculty of Dean’s Office
Science: 239 Machray Hall
Telephone: (204) 474-8256
FAX: (204)474-7618
Web: www.umanitoba.ca/science
E-mail: science_advisor@umanitoba.ca
Admissions 424 University Centre
Office: Telephone: (204) 474-8808
Email: admissions@umanitoba.ca
Admissions Mark Curran
Officer: Telephone: (204) 474-8810
Email:
admissions.science@umanitoba.ca
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