The Faculty of Arts and Science welcomes external applicants to the Second Degree for a summer and fall term start (Queen’s students may be considered for a winter term start in addition to summer and fall term).
Students may apply for a 3-year degree (BA, BCMP, BSc) or a 4-year Honours Degree (BAH, BCMPH, BScH).
For some degree plans, Queen’s students may apply with lower Cumulative GPA requirements. Please contact Arts and Science if you are a Queen’s student and wish to inquire about requirements.
| Degree Plan | Degrees Offered | Admission Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Applied Economics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Astrophysics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year university-level Physics equivalent of PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B (Internal B-). |
| Biochemistry | BAH, BSCH, BCH | BCHM (1) Minimum GPA of 2.9 on a 4.3 scale; (2) 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 and 103, with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C or better (3) 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 112 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C or better |
| Biology | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 AND 103, with a mark of C- in 103. If the student takes BIOL 102 AND 103 at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (summer admission), they must pass 102 & earn a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C- in BIOL 103. |
| Biology and Mathematics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level MATH equivalent to MATH 120/121/123 & 124 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent university-level BIOL courses equivalent to BIOL 102 AND 103 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C in 103. If the student takes BIOL 102 AND 103 at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, (summer admission) they must pass 102 AND have a C in 103. If take MATH at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (i.e,. summer admission) they must pass the course. |
| Biomedical Computing | Cumulative 3.0 GPA; In addition to GPA requirement, applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 (or equivalent) with a mark of a B. | |
| Black Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Bachelor of Music | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must (1) complete & pass an audition AND (2) have equivalent to Conservatory Advanced Rudiments. |
| Chemistry | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry equivalent to CHEM 112 earning a mark of a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B-, and must have passed 6.0 units of first-year university-level Calculus equivalent to MATH 121/6.0 |
| Classics (Specialization) | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have at least 6.0 units of a university-level course in Greek with a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B- OR 6.0 units of a university-level course in Latin with a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B- |
| Classical Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Cognitive Science | Cumulative 3.0 GPA; In addition to GPA requirement, applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 (or equivalent) with a mark of a B. | |
| Computer Science | Cumulative 3.0 GPA; In addition to GPA requirement, applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 (or equivalent) with a mark of a B. | |
| Computing and Mathematics | Cumulative 3.0 GPA In addition to GPA requirement, applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B AND students must have 6.0 units of university-level MATH/STAT equivalent to MATH 120, 121, 123 & 124 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C (¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ passed). MATH 110/6.0 (or its equivalent), can be used for both MATH and CISC 102 requirements. Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. | |
| Global Development Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.9 GPA |
| Drama | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have DRAM 100 with mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B- |
| Economics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Employment Relations | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| English | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level English equivalent to ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Film | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.8 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level FILM equivalent to FILM 110 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B+ |
| French Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Gender Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Geography | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Geology | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| German Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| History | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 3.0 units of first-year, university-level history course with a mark of Queen’s C+. |
| Hispanic Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Indigenous Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Italian | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Jewish Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Language Acquisition | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Life Sciences | Cumulative 3.2 GPA (2) 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 and 103, with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C or better; (3) 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 112 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C or better; and (4) Minimum of 27.0 units taken in 1st year. | |
| Linguistics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Language, Literature and Culture | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Mathematics/Statistics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; students must have 6.0 units of a first-year, university-level MATH equivalent to MATH 120/121/123 & 124 with a mark of a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ C or better. APSC students must have a at least 9.0 units of MATH/STAT with a Cumulative GPA of a 1.9 including failed attempts. If take MATH course at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (summer admission) must pass course. |
| Math and Physics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Physics equivalent to PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B |
| Music | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; (1) applicants must complete an audition if they wish to take MUSIC 124, (2) Students need equivalent to Conservatory Advanced Rudiments and (3) Students with Conservatory Grade 3 harmony with Honors will be ranked higher then those without. Second Degree students can be admitted without Rudiments. |
| Philosophy | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Physics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.7 GPA; must have Cumulative GPA of 2.7 AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Physics equivalent to PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B |
| Political Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 3.2 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level POLS courses with a mark of a ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ B |
| Religious Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Sociology | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Software Design | Cumulative 3.0 GPA; in addition to GPA requirement, applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 (or equivalent) with a mark of a B. | |
| Spanish and Latin American Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |