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Major Freshman/Foundation Year

Major Freshman/Foundation Year

Program Director
  • Dr. David Titley-Peloquin
  • Macdonald-Stewart Building, Room 1-022
  • Telephone: 514-398-7976

The Freshman/Foundation Year program is designed to provide a basic science foundation to students entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system). The Freshman/Foundation Year program consists of at least 30 credits in fundamental mathematics and science courses in preparation for one of the following degree programs:

  • B.Sc. (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)
  • B.Eng. (Bioresource)
  • B.Sc. (Nutritional Sciences)
  • B.Sc. (Food Science)
  • Concurrent B.Sc. (Food Science) and B.Sc. (Nutritional Sciences)

Students who have completed the Diploma of Collegial Studies, Advanced Placement Exams, Advanced Levels, the International Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, and/or McGill placement examinations may receive exemption and/or credit for all or part of the Freshman/Foundation Year courses (basic science courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics). Students who have completed courses at other universities or colleges may also receive exemptions and/or credits. Students should consult with the Faculty's Student Affairs Office.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Foundation Year Program (30 credits)

The B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.); Foundation Year Program is designed to provide core science prerequisites for those entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system).

For more information, see Foundation Year Program (30 credits).

Bachelor of Engineering (Bioresource) (B.Eng.(Bioresource)) - Foundation Year Program (30 credits)

The B.Eng.(Bioresource); Foundation Year Program is designed to provide core science prerequisites for those entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system).

For more information, see Foundation Year Program (30 credits).

Bachelor of Science (Food Science) (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)) - Foundation Year Program (30 credits)

The B.Sc.(F.Sc.); Foundation Year Program is designed to provide core science prerequisites for those entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system).

For more information, see Foundation Year Program (30 credits).

Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Foundation Year Program (30 credits)

The B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.); Foundation Year Program is designed to provide core science prerequisites for those entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system).

For more information, see Foundation Year Program (30 credits).

Concurrent Bachelor of Science Food Science (B.Sc. (F.Sc.)) and Bachelor of Science Nutritional Sciences (B.Sc. (Nutr.Sc.)) - Foundation Year Program (Concurrent) (30 credits)

The Concurrent B.Sc.(F.Sc.) and B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.); Foundation Year Program is designed to provide core science prerequisites for those entering university for the first time from a high school system (outside of the Quebec CEGEP system).

For more information, see Foundation Year Program (Concurrent) (30 credits).

Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)
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