 
For this 2-year programme, the student shall complete at least 69 units of courses for graduation. At least 51 units of science courses shall be completed for the major programme requirement, including at least 32 units of science courses from one of the three following concentration areas:
| Life Sciences |
Mathematical Sciences |
Physical Sciences |
- Biochemistry (BCHE)
- Biology (BIOL)
- Cell and Molecular Biology (CMBI)
- Environmental Science (ENSC)
- Food and Nutritional Sciences (FNSC)
- Molecular Biotechnology (MBTE)
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- Mathematics (MATH)
- Risk Management Science (RMSC)
- Statistics (STAT)
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- Chemistry (CHEM)
- Earth System Science (ESSC)
- Mathematics (MATH)
- Physics (PHYS)
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Degree Structure:
69 units of degree requirement includes the following components:
- 51 units of major programme requirement
- Required science courses
- Elective science courses
- Research course(s) in the chosen area of concentration
- 2-5 units of English (depending on the academic qualifications used to earn admission)
- 8-9 units of General Education (depending on the College Affiliation after admission)
- 1 unit of Physical Education
Concentration Requirements (2014-2015)
| Life Sciences concentration |
- Required Courses
- NSCI 3000
- Select from a group of specified Life Sciences courses offered by BCHE, BIOL, CMBI, ENSC, FNSC, MBTE programme, and School of Life Sciences (LSCI).
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- 2 units
- 5-6 units
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- Elective Courses
- Select from Concentration Area Courses, offered by BCHE, BIOL, CMBI, ENSC, FNSC, MBTE programmes, and School of Life Sciences (LSCI). At least 6 units are 4000-level courses, including at least 3 units of research course.
- Select from courses outside the concentration, offered by CHEM, ESSC, MATH, PHYS, RMSC, and STAT programmes.
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- ≥25 units
- Remaining units
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| Total: |
51 units |
| Mathematical Sciences concentration |
- Required Courses
- NSCI 3000
- Include a research course in mathematical sciences.
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- 2 units
- 3 units
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- Elective Courses
- Select from Concentration Area Courses, offered by MATH, RMSC, and STAT programmes. At least 3 units are 4000-level courses.
- Select from courses outside the concentration, offered by BCHE, BIOL, CMBI, CHEM, ENSC, ESSC, FNSC, MBTE, PHYS programmes, and School of Life Sciences (LSCI).
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- ≥27 units
- Remaining units
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| Total: |
51 units |
| Physical Sciences concentration |
- Required Courses
- NSCI 3000
- Include two specified 1000-level courses offered by CHEM, MATH and PHYS programmes.
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- 2 units
- 6 units
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- Elective Courses
- Select from Concentration Area Courses, offered by CHEM, ESSC, MATH, and PHYS programmes. At least 6 units are 4000-level courses, including at least 3 units of research course.
- Select from courses outside the concentration, offered by BCHE, BIOL, CMBI, ENSC, FNSC, MBTE, RMSC, STAT programme, and School of Life Sciences (LSCI).
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- ≥24 units
- Remaining units
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| Total: |
51 units |
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Please view the course details via the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
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