Science
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science is equivalent to the first year of the University of Manitoba’s Bachelor of Science degree program. UM’s Faculty of Science offers the widest variety of science programs in the province, along with opportunities to experience research alongside world-renowned scientists and the largest co-op work placement program in the province.
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Location
- Winnipeg
Your pathway to the University of Manitoba
Flexible degree options
Once you successfully transfer to second year studies, you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of degree programs and majors in the Faculty of Science. This includes a three-year general degree and four-year major and honours degrees, many with Co-op options.
Three-year general degree
The three-year general degree is a 90-credit hour bachelor’s degree program, providing students with a general education in computational and mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and life sciences. Learn more about the General (BSc). A four- or eight-month internship option is available. Students who graduate with a three-year general degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Four-year major or honours degree
The four-year major or honours degree options are 120-credit hour bachelor’s degree programs. These programs are recommended for students who plan to specialize in specific areas of science. Students planning to apply for a graduate program are recommended to complete an honours degree. Many four-year degree programs offer a Co-op option. Students who graduate with a degree in any field can be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Second year of your University of Manitoba degree
Once you successfully complete ICM’s International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science program, you are ready to apply into your second year at UM in one of the following majors:
Bachelor of Science
Areas of study:
- Actuarial Mathematics (Science)
- Biochemistry^
- Biological Sciences^
- Molecular, Cellular and Systems Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Chemistry^
- Chemistry-Physics Joint Honours Program
- Computer Science^
- Computer Science-Mathematics Joint Program, Computer Science-Physics and Astronomy Joint Program, Computer Science-Statistics Joint Program
- Data Science^
- Genetics^
- General •
- Mathematics^
- Applied Mathematics (Computer Science Option, Economics Option, Statistics Option), Mathematics-Economics Joint Program, Mathematics-Physics and Astronomy Joint Program
- Microbiology^
- Physics and Astronomy^
- Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physics, Biological and Medical Physics
- Psychology^
- Statistics^
- Statistics-Actuarial Mathematics Joint Program, Statistics-Economics Joint Program, Statistics-Mathematics Joint Program
^ Cooperative education option available
• Three-year general degree option available
To be eligible to progress to second year at UM, you must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 and satisfy relevant entry requirements, with a minimum 30 credit hours of advanced standing. For full details, please see the Faculty of Science advanced entry admissions bulletin and the UM Course Calendar.
For a full list of degrees offered in the Faculty of Science, refer to the UM Academic Calendar.
Why choose UM’s Faculty of Science?
- UM’s Faculty of Science offers over 50 distinct programs.
- There are over 170 teaching scientists to learn from.
- You can be involved with undergraduate research programs, working side-by-side with researchers using advanced scientific equipment in state-of-the-art labs.
- A co-operative education (co-op) program is available to students in many degree programs.
- For more information, visit the Faculty of Science’s website.
Career opportunities
Career paths for science graduates are diverse. They include technical opportunities such as working in laboratories or doing research, or in the fields of administration, education, conservation, and business. Visit UM Career Compass for career planning information in your desired major.