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Alberta & Northwest Territories

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at the 30 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

*Covid-19 and final grades: because of the cancellation of diploma exams, Ambrose will accept the final grade on the official transcript sent by Alberta Education for each completed course.  

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)
  1. Eng Lang Arts 30-1
  2. Approved core course
  3. Approved core course
  4. Approved core course
  5. Approved core course or approved option course

Aboriginal Studies 30 

Biology 30 

Chemistry 30 

Career and Technology (CTS) Computing Science 30 (5 credits) 

Fine Arts (Art 30, Art 31, Choral Music 30, General Music 30, Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35) 

Mathematics 30-1, 30-2 and 31 

Physical Education 30 

Physics 30 

Science 30 

Social Studies 30-1 

Any approved grade 12 IB diploma or AP academic subject 

Any 5-credit second language or language and culture course at the 30-level 

Social 30-2 

Social Science grouping courses  

Career and Technology (CTS) courses at the advanced level (3000-level) within: Criminal Justice Studies, Design Studies, Electro-technologies, Enterprise and Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Financial Management, Human and Social Services, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management and Marketing, Networking, Primary Resources and Recreation Leadership 

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements: 

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements.
  • Math 30-1 or 30-2, or an equivalent with a passing grade.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 30-1, Math 30-1, Biology 30, and Chemistry 30, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements.
  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or its equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements.
  • Math 30-1 or 30-2, or an equivalent with a passing grade.

Music

  • General admission requirements.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 30-1
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Newfoundland & Labrador

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 3201

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: World History 3201

Earth Systems 3209

Environmental Science 3205

Fine Arts courses (Art and Design 3200, Applied Music 3206)

Language other than English 3200-level

World Geography 3200

Biology 3201

Chemistry 3202

Computer Technology 3200

Advanced Math 3200, Academic Math 3201 and Calculus 3208

Physics 3204

Communication 3104

Literature and Composition 4222

Power and Energy 3201

Robotics Systems Technology 3205

World Literature 3201

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a 60% overall average or higher.
  • Mathematics 3204 or Mathematics 3205.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 3201, Mathematics 3205, Biology 3201, and Chemistry 3202, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a 60% overall average or higher.
  • Mathematics 3204 or Mathematics 3205 or its equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a 60% overall overage or higher.
  • Mathematics 3204 or Mathematics 3205.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 3201
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Quebec

(1st year CEGEP)

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 603 or 604

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Any Language other than English

Art History (520)

Biology (101) or (144)

Chemistry (202)

Computer Science (204) or (420)

Fine Arts (510), (511) or (570)

Geography (320)

Geology (205)

History (330) or (953)

Mathematics (201) excluding statistics

Music (550) or (551)

Physics (203)

Anthropology (381) or (502)

Business Administration/Commerce (401) or (410)

Classics (332)

Economics (383)

Fieldtrip (913)

Forestry (190)

Geomatics Technology (230)

Hotel Management (430)

Humanities (345)

Management (310)

Media Studies (530)

Methodology (300) or (360)

Nursing (180)

Nutrition (120)

Philosophy (340)

Political Sciences (385)

Psychology (350)

Physical Education (109)

Real Estate (415)

Religious Studies (370)

Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology (141)

Social Service (388)

Sociology (387) or (305)

Special Care Counselling (351)

Tourism/Travel (414)

Theatre Arts/Drama (561)

TV Production (589)

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 201.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 603 or 604, Math 201, Biology 101 and Chemistry 202, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses
  • Math 201 or its equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 201.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 603 or 604
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

British Columbia & Yukon Territory

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 12* 

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

*Provincial exam required

Social Studies Equivalent: One of BC First Peoples 12, Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12, Comparative Culture 12, Comparative World Religions 12, Human Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, 20th Century World History 12, Asian Studies 12, or Genocide Studies 12.

Environmental Science 12

Arts Education - Dance (Dance Foundations 12, Dance Techniques and Performance 12, Dance Choreography 12, Dance Conditioning 12, Dance Company 12)

Arts Education - Drama (Drama 12, Theatre Company 12, Theatre Production 12, Film and Television 12, Musical Theatre 12)

Arts Education - Music (Choral Music 12, Contemporary Music 12, Composition and Production 12, Instrumental Music 12)

Arts Education - Visual Arts (Art Studio 12, Studio Arts 2D 12, Graphic Arts 12, Media Arts 12, Photography 12, Studio Arts 3D 12)

Geology 12

Other Languages 12, including American Sign Language 12

Specialized Science 12

One of Political Studies 12, Economic Theory 12, Law Studies 12, Philosophy 12, Social Justice 12 or Urban Studies 12

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Chemistry 12

Computer Science 12

Pre-Calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12

Physics 12

Fitness and Conditioning 12 or Active Living 12

ADST Business Education (Entrepreneurship 12, E-Commerce 12, Accounting 12, Financial Accounting 12, Business Computer Applications 12, Economics 12, Tourism 12)

ADST Information and Communication Technology (Digital Media Development 12, Computer Information Systems 12, Media Design 12, Graphic Production 12)

Engineering 12

Electronics 12

Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones 12

Robotics 12

Mechatronics 12

Computer Programming 12

One of Composition 12, Creative Writing 12, Literary Studies 12, New Media 12, Spoken Language 12

Statistics 12, Geometry 12

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Biology 12, and Chemistry 12, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12, or equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 12
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Nova Scotia

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 12

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: One of History 12 or Global History 12

Fine Arts option (Art 12, Music 12, Theatre 12)

Geology 12

Language other than English 12

One of Geography, Global Geography, Advanced Global Geography, Advanced Global Politics, Global Politics, Economics, Law, Political Science, Sociology

Biology 12

Chemistry 12

Computer Programming 12 (1 credit)

Pre-Calculus 12, Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12

Physics 12

Accounting 12

Business Management 12 (Academic)

Business Technology 12 (1 credit)

Canadian Literature 12

Entrepreneurship 12

Psychology 12

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a 60% overall average or higher.
  • Math 12 or Precalculus 12.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 12, Pre-Caculus 12, Biology 12 and Chemistry 12, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 12 or Precalculus 12, or equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a 60% overall average or higher.
  • Math 12 or Advanced Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 12
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Saskatchewan

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Opton Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. Eng A30 & B30

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: One of History 30, Native Studies 30 or Social Studies 30

Earth Science 30

Fine Arts courses: Art Education 30, Choral 30, Drama 30, Dance 30, Music 30 and Visual Art 30

Language other than English 30

Physical Education 30

One of Law 30, Economics 30, Geography 30 or Psychology 30

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Computer Science 30

Pre-Calculus Math 30, Foundations of Mathematics 30 and Calculus 30

Physics 30

Accounting 30

Automation 30

Electronics A or B 30

Energy and Mines 30

Entrepreneurship 30

Robotics 30

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus Math 30 or Math 30.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus Math 30, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses
  • Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus Math 30 or Math 30 or it's equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus Math 30.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English A30 and B30
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Manitoba

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 40G or 40S

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: One of History 40S, Western Civilization 40S, World Issues 40S, Global Issues 40S, Canadian Law 40S or First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies 40S

Fine Arts Courses: Art 40S, Drama 40S, Music 40S , Choral 40S, and Strings 40S

Geography 40S

Interdisciplinary Topics in Science 40S

Language other than English 40S

Sociology 40S

Biology 40S

Chemistry 40S

Computer Science 40S

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Advanced Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

Intro to Calculus 45S or Calculus 42U

Physics 40S

Other approved 40S courses

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 40S or Precalculus 40S.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 40G or 40S, Math 40S, Biology 40S and Chemistry 40S, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 40S or Precalculus 40S or equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • Basic admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses
  • Math 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 40G or 40S
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Ontario

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 4U or English Literature 4U

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Any 4U level second language course [1,2]

Advanced Functions MHF4U, Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U, and Calculus MCV4U [1,3,5]

Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA4U

Biology SBI4U

Canada: History, Identity, and Culture 4U or World History CHY4U

Canadian and International Law CLN4U

Canadian and World Politics CPW4U

Canadian & World Issues CGW4U

Challenge and Change in Society HSB4U

Chemistry SCH4U

Classical Civilization LVV4U

Computer Science ICS4U

Earth Space Science SES4U

Exercise Science PSE4U

Families in Canada HHS4U

Fine Arts option (Dance ATC4M, Dramatic Arts ADA4M, ADB4M or ADD4M, Music AMU4M, Media Arts ASM4M or Visual Arts AVI4M)

Interdisciplinary Studies IDC4U

Introductory Kinesiology PSK4U

Philosophy: Questions and Theories HZT4U

Physics SPH4U

World Geography CGU4U

Writer's Craft EWC4U

Business Studies 4M

Equity Studies 4M

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 4M

Geography 4M

Technological Education 4M

The Environment and Resource Management CGR4M

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Data Management MDM4U or Advanced Functions MHF4U.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 4U or English Lit 4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U, Biology SBI4U and Chemistry SCH4U, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses
  • Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U or Advanced Functions MHF4U, or equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Data Management MDM4U or Advanced Functions MHF4U.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 4U or English Literature 4U
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

New Brunswick

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 121 or 122

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: One of Canadian Geography 120, Canadian History 122, World Issues 120

Fine Arts courses (Advanced Music 12, Advanced Visual Art 12, Drama 12, Music 12, Visual Arts 12)

Language other than English 12

One of Geography, Global Geography, Advanced Global Geography, Advanced Global Politics, Global Politics, Economics, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Geology 12

Biology 121 or 122

Chemistry 121 or 122

Pre-Calculus A 120, Foundations of Mathematics 120 and Calculus 120

Physics 121 or 122

Business Organization and Management 120

Canadian Literature 120

Cybersecurity 120

Introduction to Accounting 120

Journalism 120

Marketing 120

Media Studies 120

Psychology 120

Robotics and Automated Technology 120

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-Calculus 12A and 12B or Foundations of Math 12.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus 12A, Biology 122 and Chemistry 121, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-Calculus 12A and 12B or Foundations of Math 12.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Pre-Calculus 12A and 12B or Foundations of Math 12 or equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 121 or 122
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

Prince Edward Island

The general admission requirements for Ambrose University is Alberta Grade 12 matriculation or equivalent, and the completion of five courses at a Grade 12 level (or equivalent). A minimum 60% average in the five courses used for admission is required. 

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. 

General Admission Requirements Approved Core Courses Approved Option Courses
(60% OVERALL AVERAGE OR HIGHER)

1. English 611 or 621

2. Approved core course

3. Approved core course

4. Approved core course

5. Approved core course or approved option course

Social Studies Equivalent: One of Canadian History 621A, Advanced Political Studies 621A, PEI History 621B

Environmental Science 621A

Fine Arts courses (Visual Arts 621A, Dramatic Arts 621A, Music 621A and Music 621B)

Language other than English 621

One of Animal Science 621A or Oceanography 621A, Agriscience 621A

One of Introductory Economics 621A, Global Issues 621A

Biology 621A

Chemistry 611A or 621A

Computer Studies 621

Mathematics 621B, Mathematics 621A and Mathematics 611B

Physics 621A

Accounting Principles 621

Physical Education Leadership 621

All dual credit courses 

Locally developed courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 (or provincial equivalence). 

*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used. 

Program Specific Requirements:

Behavioural Science

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 621.

Biology

  • Five grade 12 level courses including English 611 or 621, Math 621, Biology 101 and Chemistry 202, with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Physics and Calculus are recommended but not required.

Business Administration

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 621 or its equivalent with a 60% or higher grade.

Psychology

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Math 621.

Music

  • General admission requirements with a minimum overall average of 60% on the five courses.
  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) with a minimum 70% grade
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Diploma in Acting

  • General admission requirements.
  • Entrance audition and interview.
  • Resume with relevant theatre and arts experience.
  • Essay on specified theatre related topic.

Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

  • Five courses at the 30 level* include:
    1. English 611 or 621
    2. Approved core course
    3. Approved core course
    4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    5. Approved core course or approved option courses

*Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
*Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

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