International Prerequisites by Faculty
Below you’ll find the prerequisite subjects for your programs by common curricula. All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 (or equivalent) English course.
Subject prerequisites must form part of your academic background, especially in the last two years of secondary school. Ontario requirements are listed on each program page. Canadian provincial requirements are found on the Canadian secondary school students page.
In most cases, subject prerequisites should be completed at the AP level and/or Grade 12 senior academic level (some exceptions apply).
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary Studies Criminology Economics and Finance (formerly International Economics and Finance)2 English Environment and Urban Sustainability Geographic Analysis Co-op History Language and Intercultural Relations Philosophy Politics and Governance Psychology Sociology Public Administration and Governance (part-time only) Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) |
Grade 12 English |
Faculty of Community Services
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care Social Work |
Grade 12 English |
| Early Childhood Studies | Grade 12 English and senior-level math or science (biology, chemistry or physics) |
| Midwifery1 | Grade 12 English, senior-level chemistry and biology, and a senior-level social science or humanities course Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for admission to this program. |
| Nursing | Grade 12 English, senior-level biology, chemistry and math |
| Nutrition and Food | Grade 12 English, senior-level chemistry and biology |
| Occupational Health and Safety Public Health |
Grade 12 English and senior-level biology or chemistry |
| Urban and Regional Planning | Grade 12 English Grade 12/senior level courses in social science, humanities, science and/or mathematics recommended. |
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
Engineering:
|
Grade 12 English, senior-level math with calculus, physics and chemistry |
| Architectural Science1 | Grade 12 English, physics and senior-level math with calculus |
Faculty of Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Science (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) |
Grade 12 English, senior-level math with calculus, and two of biology, chemistry or physics |
| Computer Science | Grade 12 English, senior-level math with calculus and one of physics, chemistry or biology |
| Financial Mathematics Mathematics and Its Applications |
Grade 12 English, senior-level math with calculus, and one of physics (recommended), biology or chemistry |
Ted Rogers School of Management
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | Grade 12 English, senior-level math with calculus |
| Business Management Business Technology Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Retail Management |
Grade 12 English, senior-level math Calculus or pre-calculus preferred. |
The Creative School
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications Management | Grade 12 English, senior-level math Accounting and/or communications technology recommended, if available. |
| Creative Industries Fashion1 Image Arts1 (Film, Photography Media Arts) Journalism Media Production New Media Performance (Acting1, Dance1, Design and Production [formerly Production]3) Professional Communication Professional Music1 Sport Media |
Grade 12 English Recommended for Fashion: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available. |
| Interior Design1 | Grade 12 English, senior-level math |
Prerequisite subjects should be presented at the GCE A Level; however, excellent AS Levels and GCSE/IGCSE/O Levels will be considered for some programs.
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary Studies Criminology Economics and Finance (formerly International Economics and Finance)2 English Environment and Urban Sustainability Geographic Analysis Co-op History Language and Intercultural Relations Philosophy Politics and Governance Psychology Sociology Public Administration and Governance (part-time only) Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) |
English |
Faculty of Community Services
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care Social Work |
English |
| Early Childhood Studies | English and math or science (biology, chemistry or physics) |
| Midwifery1 | English, biology and chemistry, and a social science or humanities course Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for admission to this program. |
| Nursing | English, biology, chemistry and math |
| Nutrition and Food | English, chemistry and biology |
| Occupational Health and Safety Public Health |
English, one of biology or chemistry |
| Urban and Regional Planning | English GCE A Level, AS Level or GCSE/IGCSE/O Level social sciences, humanities, science and/or mathematics recommended. |
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
Engineering:
|
English, math, physics and chemistry Math and physics at the A Level are required. |
| Architectural Science1 | English, math and physics |
Faculty of Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Science (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) |
English, math and two of biology, chemistry or physics |
| Computer Science | English, math and one of physics, chemistry or biology |
| Financial Mathematics Mathematics and Its Applications |
English, math, one of physics (recommended), biology or chemistry |
Ted Rogers School of Management
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | English and math Math at the A Level is required. |
| Business Management Business Technology Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Retail Management |
English and math |
The Creative School
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications Management | English and math Accounting and/or communications technology recommended, if available. |
| Creative Industries Fashion1 Image Arts1 (Film, Photography Media Arts) Journalism Media Production New Media Performance (Acting1, Dance1, Design and Production [formerly Production]3) Professional Communication Professional Music1 Sport Media |
English Recommended for Fashion: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available. |
| Interior Design1 | English, math |
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary Studies Criminology Economics and Finance (formerly International Economics and Finance)2 English Environment and Urban Sustainability Geographic Analysis Co-op History Language and Intercultural Relations Philosophy Politics and Governance Psychology Sociology Public Administration and Governance (part-time only) Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) |
Anglais |
Faculty of Community Services
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care Social Work Urban and Regional Planning |
Anglais |
| Early Childhood Studies |
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| Midwifery1 |
|
| Nursing |
|
| Nutrition and Food |
|
| Occupational Health and Safety Public Health |
|
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
Engineering:
|
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| Architectural Science1 |
|
Faculty of Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Science (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) |
|
| Computer Science Financial Mathematics Mathematics and Its Applications |
|
Ted Rogers School of Management
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance |
|
| Business Management Business Technology Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Retail Management |
|
The Creative School
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications Management |
|
| Creative Industries Fashion1 Image Arts1 (Film, Photography Media Arts) Journalism Media Production New Media Performance (Acting1, Dance1, Design and Production [formerly Production]3) Professional Communication Professional Music1 Sport Media |
Anglais |
| Interior Design1 |
|
Prerequisites may be completed at the SL or HL, unless otherwise stated.
Legend - IB Math:
- AA - Analysis and Approaches
- AI - Applications and Interpretations
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary Studies Criminology Economics and Finance (formerly International Economics and Finance)2 English Environment and Urban Sustainability Geographic Analysis Co-op History Language and Intercultural Relations Philosophy Politics and Governance Psychology Sociology Public Administration and Governance (part-time only) Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) |
English |
Faculty of Community Services
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care Social Work |
English |
| Early Childhood Studies | English and math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) or science (biology, chemistry or physics) |
| Midwifery1 | English, biology and chemistry, and a social science or humanities course Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for admission to this program. |
| Nursing | English, biology, chemistry and math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) |
| Nutrition and Food | English, chemistry and biology |
| Occupational Health and Safety Public Health |
English, one of biology or chemistry |
| Urban and Regional Planning | English SL or HL social science, humanities, science and/or mathematics recommended. |
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
Engineering:
|
English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL), physics and chemistry AI SL is not acceptable. |
| Architectural Science1 | English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) and physics |
Faculty of Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Science (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) |
English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL), and two of biology, chemistry or physics |
| Computer Science | English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL) and one of physics, chemistry or biology AI SL is not acceptable. |
| Financial Mathematics Mathematics and Its Applications |
English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL), one of physics (recommended), biology or chemistry AI SL is not acceptable. |
Ted Rogers School of Management
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | English and math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL) AI SL is not acceptable. |
| Business Management Business Technology Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Retail Management |
English and math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) |
The Creative School
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications Management | English and math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) Accounting and/or communications technology recommended, if available. |
| Creative Industries Fashion1 Image Arts1 (Film, Photography Media Arts) Journalism Media Production New Media Performance (Acting1, Dance1, Design and Production [formerly Production]3) Professional Communication Professional Music1 Sport Media |
English Recommended for Fashion: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available. |
| Interior Design1 | English, math (AA HL or SL, or AI HL or SL) |
Faculty of Arts
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Arts and Contemporary Studies Criminology Economics and Finance (formerly International Economics and Finance)2 English Environment and Urban Sustainability Geographic Analysis Co-op History Language and Intercultural Relations Philosophy Politics and Governance Psychology Sociology Public Administration and Governance (part-time only) Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) |
English |
Faculty of Community Services
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care Social Work |
English |
| Early Childhood Studies | English and math or science (biology, chemistry or physics) |
| Midwifery1 | English, biology and chemistry, and a social science or humanities course Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for admission to this program. |
| Nursing | English, biology, chemistry and math |
| Nutrition and Food | English, chemistry and biology |
| Occupational Health and Safety Public Health |
English, one of biology or chemistry |
| Urban and Regional Planning | English Grade 12/senior level courses in social science, humanities, science and/or mathematics recommended. |
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
Engineering:
|
English, math with calculus, physics and chemistry |
| Architectural Science1 | English, math with calculus and physics |
Faculty of Science
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences Science (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) |
English, math with calculus, and two of biology, chemistry or physics |
| Computer Science | English, math with calculus and one of physics, chemistry or biology |
| Financial Mathematics Mathematics and Its Applications |
English, math with calculus and one of physics (recommended), biology or chemistry |
Ted Rogers School of Management
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | English and math with calculus |
| Business Management Business Technology Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Retail Management |
English and math Calculus or pre-calculus preferred. |
The Creative School
| Degree Program | Subject Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications Management | English and math Accounting and/or communications technology recommended, if available. |
| Creative Industries Fashion1 Image Arts1 (Film, Photography Media Arts) Journalism Media Production New Media Performance (Acting1, Dance1, Design and Production [formerly Production]3) Professional Communication Professional Music1 Sport Media |
English Recommended for Fashion: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available. |
| Interior Design1 | English, math |
Notes:
- These programs have non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, essay). Visit the program page for details, including requirements and submission instructions.
- Updated December 2024: This program was formerly known as International Economics and Finance. As of November 2024, the program now offers an honours designation, co-op availability, a revised curriculum, updated admission requirements and sits on the common arts platform.
- Updated December 2024: This program was formerly known as Performance: Production.
For complete admission requirements by country or system of education, visit international secondary school students.
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