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Bachelor of Science at Brandon University
Bachelor of Science (BSc): 3-Year, 4-Year or 4-Year (Honours) · Faculty of Science · Brandon campus
What average do you need for Brandon Bachelor of Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Brandon works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies (BSc), Biology (2 streams), Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography (BSc), Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology (BSc).
What courses do you need?
Brandon's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Recommended
- SBI4U Biology and SCH4U Chemistry (Biology major)
- SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U and MCV4U (Chemistry major)
- MCV4U or MCB4U (Computer Science and Mathematics majors)
- SPH4U, SCH4U and MCV4U (Physics major)
- MHF4U or MCV4U (BU: Mathematics 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus) (Biology major)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- BU online application ($80 application fee from 1 October 2026; it was $70)Due 15 August for September entry (the application and document deadline are the same date); 1 December for January entry
- Optional
- Apply and send a transcript by 1 March to be considered for automatic entrance scholarshipsDue 1 March
How much does Brandon Bachelor of Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $5,100 first year, $20,600 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $1,700 first year, $5,300 to $6,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $11,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $19,700 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Brandon, $548 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Manitoba bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Brandon Bachelor of Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Earth SciencesUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 70% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SCH4U and SPH4U, no less than 60% in each | $5,630 |
| Physical GeographyUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 70% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SPH4U and one of SBI4U, SCH4U or ICS4U, no less than 60% in each | $5,630 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BA)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BSc)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math and science (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Actuarial ScienceURegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (ENG4U, MHF4U and two of SBI4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U); 65.00 to 69.99% with all subjects, or missing one subject with 70% on the rest, is admitted as Science Qualifying | $8,888 |
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab) (brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab) (brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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