Liberal Science
Undergraduate Program Overview
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Explore Science on Your Terms.
Are you eager to explore multiple scientific disciplines and design your own academic path? Nipissing University’s Liberal Science program gives you a flexible, interdisciplinary foundation in the sciences. Supported by research opportunities typically reserved for graduate students, and personalized support in small classes, this program prepares you for varied and emerging scientific opportunities.
Program Highlights
Through a broad-based and customizable curriculum, students in Liberal Science build a strong scientific foundation while tailoring their studies to their interests.
- Interdisciplinary Science Foundation: Develop foundational knowledge across multiple science disciplines.
- Specialized Minors: Complete two science minors (36 credits total), allowing for depth, breadth, or a combination of both.
- Research Opportunities: Participate in undergraduate research alongside faculty and graduate students.
- Flexible Learning Pathways: Choose elective options or certificates such as Environmental Management, Health Studies & Gerontology, or Conflict Resolution.
- Hands-On Learning Environment: Access modern facilities, including specialized labs and natural ecosystems located on campus.
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Why Nipissing's Liberal Science Program?
Flexible Learning Design
Customize your degree path by completing two minors (18 credits each) in science areas of your choice—such as Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, and Mathematics.
Early Research Experience
Engage in graduate level science research as an undergraduate through on campus labs and projects.
Interdisciplinary Support
Collaborate through the Centre for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Arts and Sciences (CICAS), which supports interdisciplinary projects across environmental health, digital culture, education, and more.
Student Focused Environment
Benefit from small class sizes, a forested campus setting, and award winning student services for academic, career, writing, and wellness support.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, students must meet the General Admission Requirements, plus program specific prerequisites.
General Admission Requirements include:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma including six 4U/4M courses
Future Careers
A Liberal Science degree from Nipissing University provides a flexible, interdisciplinary foundation that supports pathways into professional programs, scientific careers, and research-based roles. Graduates may pursue roles in:
Professional & Graduate Studies
Medicine, optometry, physiotherapy, education, MBA programs, and other health-related or professional degrees.
Health, Science & Information Fields
Health sciences roles, data analysts, scientific journalists, or library and information science professionals.
Environmental & Policy Sectors
Environmental consultants, government employees, policy analysts, or sustainability and community-focused professionals.
Research & Applied Science
Laboratory technicians, field research assistants, research associates, or interdisciplinary science team members.
Real People, Real Impact
I really like the campus trails. There is this one spot on the South Duchesnay trail where you can see all the way up College Drive, the City of North Bay and the waterfront. It looks really cool when the sun is setting.
Keely H.
I spend a lot of time at the athletic center but I also love the Library and another cool spot is the theater. I would go there to do some homework sometimes. There are a lot of cool small spots which you wouldn’t find in a big school.
Devin D.
Program Requirements
How the Common Degree Structure Works
At Nipissing, you can choose a minor, major, specialization, or honours specialization—each offering a different level of focus and flexibility to match your goals.
Check out this breakdown of the Common Degree Structure to see how you can make your interests fit your degree.
Program Options & Course Requirements
Find required courses for each type of specialization using this link.
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Notes:
Available only as a 3 year degree – minor in 2 areas
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, Nipissing’s Academic Calendar is the official reference.