Bachelor of Science - Biology (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

For students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science - Biology (Optional Co-op) program at Brandon University, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• Official transcripts/documents must be sent directly from the granting institution or examination authority.
• All documents submitted become the property of Brandon University.
• Students in their final year of high school must include a letter from the Principal or designate attesting that graduation from high school will occur before the start of University.
• Transcripts not in English must be translated by a certified translator along with a note indicating that the translator received documents in a sealed envelope. The original official transcript and the translation must be sent to the Admissions Office.
• Secondary School Admission Requirement: Minimum five academic subjects in final year or senior exit exam with an overall average of C or higher on those subjects.
• British Patterned Education (GCE): Minimum 2 Advanced (A) levels and 3 Ordinary (O) levels required with an average of C or higher on those subjects.
• Two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels can be substituted for one Advanced (A) level course.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum overall score of 24 points, including at least three Higher Level courses.
• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): C5 or higher in a minimum of five subjects, including English and Mathematics.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, especially those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Brandon University. To ensure success in academic programs, all applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Here are the accepted methods to meet the English language proficiency requirement:

1. Successful completion of a three‐year secondary school program at a school where English is the language of instruction.
2. Successful completion of three consecutive years of full‐time post‐secondary study at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0).
3. Any combination of three consecutive years of full‐time study in secondary and post‐secondary education at recognized institutions where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0).
4. Graduation from a Manitoba high school with at least one Grade 12 English 40S credit with a minimum grade of 70%.
5. Graduation from a Canadian high school (outside Manitoba) with at least one Grade 12 English credit equivalent to Manitoba 40S with a minimum grade of 70%.
6. Completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) English course with a score of four (4) or greater.
7. Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition or Language and Composition with a score of four (4) or greater.
8. Completion of a recognized secondary school completion exam with minimum final grade in English subject as specified below:

9. Completion of an accredited undergraduate degree from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00).
10. Completion of an accredited graduate degree (minimum two‐year program) from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00).
11. Successful completion of Brandon University’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tier 4.
12. Completion of a recognized English Language Assessment Test with the appropriate minimum score:

Examination results must be no more than two years old at the time of submission.

Mature and Home School applicants who cannot demonstrate proficiency through any of the 12 criteria will be assessed on an individual basis in consultation with the University Registrar and Dean of the faculty/school to which they are seeking admission.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.