Welcome to the Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph
Guelph’s Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program offers you access to some of the world’s most respected research scientists and educators, as well as outstanding research and teaching facilities.
Below you can find news and important updates for current University of Guelph students as well as links for future and current students to explore more about the Bachelor of Science at the University of Guelph.
Explore Majors in the B.Sc. Program
News & Important Updates
- Our office is now taking waitlists for several courses. Please see the Updates & Waitlist section of our W25 Course Selection Information page to complete the on-line waitlist forms for BIOC 2580, BIOL 2060, BIOL 2400, CHEM 2700, CHEM 3430, MBG 2040, MBG 3350, MICR 2430, or STAT 2230. Please continue to monitor our website for updates (list of waitlist courses updated November 5, 2024).
- Course Selection Update! If all sections of a required course are temporarily full before your Course Selection window first opens, please be aware that additional spaces will be made available in time for the window opening. If the course fills immediately after opening, please continue to monitor WebAdvisor, as it may take a few hours for additional spaces to be added.
- Please see the W25 Course Selection Information page for important course updates for the Winter 25 semester.
- Please see the Schedule of Dates for important deadlines during the Fall 24 semester.
- Answers to some common questions that we receive regarding the Student Planning system may be found on our Student Planning page.
- Please refer to the University of Guelph Healthy Campus page.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
About the B.Sc. Degree Program
The B.Sc. program challenges students to develop their critical thinking skills, enhance their understanding of the scientific method, and refine their ability to problem solve all while providing student's access to some of the world's most respected research scientists and facilities.
The Bachelor of Science is offered as a four-year Honours degree (BSCH) or a three-year General (BSCG) degree. The Honours Bachelor of Science program offers 27 different majors to choose from over eight academic semesters. The general program is completed over minimum of six semesters, with no specific majors or minors.