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Concurrent Degree in Arts and Science (BA/BSc)
To be admitted to the Arts and Science program, students must meet the entrance
requirements of both BA and BSc degrees given in the Admission Requirements Table under
Admission Regulations.
The concurrent BA/BSc program is designed as a five-year program. To receive both degrees,
students need a Major (or Honours) in an Arts discipline and a Major (or Honours) in a Science
discipline – for example, BA (History) and BSc (Physics).
Within Science, students can major or honour in one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences,
Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, or one of the Interdepartmental programs such as BiologyChemistry. Students may also choose as their Science subject either Economics (unless already
selected as an Arts program) or Psychology (unless already selected as an Arts program). Within
Arts, students can major or honour in one of the following areas: Anthropology, Archaeology,
Classical Studies, Classics, Economics, Economics Studies, English, French, German, German
Studies, History, Media Arts & Cultures, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
Spanish, World Literature and Culture Studies. In addition, interdisciplinary programs in
International Development Studies, Law in Society, and Women’s Studies are available as part
of an Arts Double Major or Joint Honours; however, students are advised that completing a
Double Major or Joint Honours in Arts will require more credit hours than a Single Major or
Honours.
This program is ideal for students with a strong interest in one of the Sciences and one of the
Arts disciplines. It is also demanding and requires a serious commitment from the student from
the outset and throughout the degree. Its breadth makes it an excellent pre-professional
program to prepare for studies in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, and
physiotherapy.
Students who enter the concurrent BA/BSc program may opt to move into either the BA or the
BSc program at any stage. With the exception of labs, all courses taken during the first two
years can be counted towards either a BA or a BSc (or both). Approved specialized Science labs
count towards the BSc degree.
Students in the concurrent program can count many of their courses toward the requirements
of both degrees, so it is important to select courses carefully from the outset. Students must
seek advice and pre-approval from departmental/Faculty advisors of both Faculties at every
level from pre-entry enquiries through to graduation.
PROGRAM OF STUDY (5 Years)
First Year
1. ARTS 1000 Development of Western Thought.
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2. 6 term lecture courses in first-year Science ( MATH 1003 or 1053 included), 4
accompanied by labs. The choice of lecture courses and lab courses is dictated by the
particular area of Science in which the student intends to major or honour, and thus
decisions about which lecture and lab courses a student takes should be made in
consultation with a Science Faculty advisor.
3. 6 ch (in any one discipline) chosen from either Humanities (Classics, English, History,
Media Arts & Cultures, Philosophy, World Literature and Culture Studies), Languages
(Ancient Greek, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Modern Greek, Latin, Russian,
Spanish), or Social Sciences (Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology).
Students will select their Science Major or Honours discipline at this point. Throughout the
program, advice is available on the options and course requirements. Students should have
written pre-approval from the appropriate Arts and Science advisors for all programs and
course selection.
Second Year
1. Two additional term lecture courses in first-year Science. Whether these need to be
accompanied by labs depends upon the area of Science the student has chosen to major
or honour in, and as such, these courses should be chosen in consultation with a Science
Faculty advisor.
2. 12 ch (6 ch in each of 2 disciplines) chosen from Arts, including at least one discipline
from a group (Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences) not chosen in the first year.
3. At least 18 ch of Science courses (certain Science programs may require more than the
minimum) chosen with pre-approval from the student’s Science program advisor in the
respective department.
Students will select their Arts Major(s) or Honours at this time with the help of Faculty and
departmental/program advisors.
Third, Fourth and Fifth Years
The exact content of years 3, 4, and 5 will depend upon the particular Arts and Science
disciplines chosen. Students take advanced courses to gain a thorough understanding of their
chosen disciplines and to prepare for an immediate career or further work at graduate school.
Students who elect to take Honours in Arts and/or Science may extend their program beyond
the five years, depending on the subjects chosen.
1. A minimum of 54 ch in Science will be chosen in consultation with, and pre-approved by,
the student’s Science advisor to meet the requirement of a Science Major degree.
2. A total of 54 ch of courses chosen in consultation with, and pre-approved by, the
student’s Arts Major advisor, 36 ch of which must be upper-level courses.
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Students should note that at least half the advanced-level credits counted towards a
Major/Honours/Minor in an Arts subject must be from courses taken at the University of New
Brunswick. The same regulation also applies to Science courses. Exceptions may be considered
by the Dean of Arts and the Dean of Science, respectively.
Students should note that, in any given year, their course load may not be evenly balanced
between Arts and Science courses. Students should plan to meet with advisors from both
Faculties on an annual basis to ensure that the selected courses satisfy pre-requisites for upperlevel courses and take account of courses offered in alternating years and other program
requirements.
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