Undergraduate Calendar 2010-2011
Academic Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are four programme options are offered at the Royal Military College:
- The Arts option which leads to degrees in Arts;
- The Science option which leads to degrees in Science;
- The Engineering option which leads to degrees in Engineering and;
- The Bachelor of Military Arts and Science, a unique degree programme for the Canadian Forces offered through RMC's Division of Continuing Studies and specifically designed for the serving military member recognizing university-level achievement appropriate to the profession of arms.
An applicant for admission to one of these options must be completing or have completed:
- High school (Grade 12) at a pre-university level satisfactory to RMC with credits acceptable and sufficient for regular admission to a university in the province in which the student is completing secondary education.
- Quebec students must be completing or have completed the first year of a two-year pre-university program (College of General and Vocational Education - CEGEP) and will normally be expected to offer 14 credit courses.
- The equivalent to grade 12 high school or CEGEP 1;
- Possess academic standards higher than those specified above; or,
- Meet the conditions for admission as a mature student.
Candidates should be aware that all programmes are of four-year duration, and are broadly based; Engineering and Science programmes include several courses in the Humanities, while student in Arts are required to successfully undertake university level courses in mathematics and the sciences. The requirements for admission to each of the programmes are summarized below.
The Bachelor of Military Arts and Science is a unique undergraduate degree programme for the CF, is thoroughly grounded in the military profession and integrates in-service training with special and standard university courses. It is designed for the serving military member, and recognizes university-level achievement appropriate to the profession of arms.
Academic Prerequisites by Programme
Bachelor of Arts
In addition to the general academic qualifications applicants for admission to the Arts programme must have completed a university preparatory English or French course at the High School leaving level (normally the Grade 12 or the provincial equivalent). A grade 12 university preparatory course in mathematics (preferably Calculus) is strongly recommended. Students must have completed a Grade 11 mathematics at the university preparatory level. Students who have not completed a Grade 12 Chemistry and Physics will be required to complete makeup courses as part of their RMC programme. Students who do not meet these minimum pre-requisites may be admitted as mature students.
Bachelor of Science
In addition to the general academic qualifications, applicants for the Science programme must have completed a university preparatory course at the High School leaving level (normally Grade 12 provincial equivalent) in the following subjects: English, Mathematics, (Algebra or Calculus) and two of: a second Mathematics course in Algebra or Calculus, Chemistry, Physics or Biology. (Note: a. two high school leaving mathematics courses are recommended and b. Chemistry is required for a major concentration in Chemistry and Physics is required for a major concentration in Physics and Space Science.)
Bachelor of Engineering
In additions to the general academic qualifications applicants for the Engineering programme must have completed a university preparatory course at the High School leaving level (normally Grade 12 provincial equivalent) in the following subjects: English, Mathematics, (Algebra/Geometry/Trigonometry and Calculus if available within the provincial system), Chemistry and Physics.
Bachelor of Military Arts and Science
In addition to the general academic qualifications applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Military Arts and Science programme must have completed a university preparatory English or French course at the High School leaving level (normally the Grade 12 or the provincial equivalent). Students who do not meet these minimum pre-requisites may be admitted as mature students.
Required Academic Subjects by Province
| BC and Yukon | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 12; Mathematics 11 - Principles or Applications; or Mathematics 12 - Principles; or Calculus 12 |
| SCIENCE | English 12; Mathematics 12 - Principles; and any two of the following: Calculus 12 - (where available); Chemistry 12; Physics 12; Biology 12 |
| ENGINEERING | English 12; Mathematics 12 - Principles; Calculus 12 - (where available); Chemistry 12; Physics 12 |
| Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 30-1; Pure Mathematics 20 or 30 or 31; |
| SCIENCE | English 30-1; Pure Mathematics 30; and any two of the following: Pure Mathematics 31; Chemistry 30; Physics 30; Biology 30 |
| ENGINEERING | English 30-1; Pure Mathematics 30; Pure Mathematics 31; Chemistry 30; Physics 30 |
| Saskatchewan | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English A30 and B30; Mathematics 20 or A30 or B30 or C30 |
| SCIENCE | English A30 and B30; Mathematics 30; and any two of the following: Calculus 30; Chemistry 30; Physics 30; Biology 30 |
| ENGINEERING | English A30 and B30; Mathematics 30 Calculus 30; Chemistry 30; Physics 30 |
| Manitoba | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 40S; Mathematics Pre-Calculus 30S; or Mathematics Pre-Calculus 40S |
| SCIENCE | English 40; Mathematics Pre-Calculus 40S; and any one of the following Chemistry 40S; Physics 40S; Biology 40S |
| ENGINEERING | English 40; Mathematics Pre-Calculus 40S; Chemistry 40S; Physics 40S |
| Ontario | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English (ENG4U); Functions (MCF3M); or Functions and Relations (MCR3U); or Advanced Functions (MHF4U) |
| SCIENCE | English (ENG4U); Advanced Functions (MHF4U); and any two of the following: Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U); Chemistry (SCH4U); Physics (SPH4U); Biology (SBI4U) |
| ENGINEERING | English (ENG4U); Advanced Functions (MHF4U); Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U); Chemistry (SCH4U); Physics SPH4U) |
| New Brunswick | |
|---|---|
| English Sector | |
| ARTS | English 121/122; Functions and Relations 111/112; or Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122; or Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120 |
| SCIENCE | English 121/122; Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120; and any two of the following: Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122; Physics 121/122; Chemistry 121/122; Biology 122 |
| ENGINEERING | English 121/122; Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120; Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122; Physics 121/122; Chemistry 121/122 |
| French Sector | |
| ARTS | French 10411 or English 22311 or 21311/112; Mathematics 30311/112; or 30411/120/121/122 |
| SCIENCE | French 10411 or English 22311 or 21311/112; Mathematics 30311/112; and any two of the following: Mathematics 30411/120/121/122; Physics 51411; Chemistry 52411; Biology 53411 |
| ENGINEERING | French 10411 or English 22311 or 21311/112; Mathematis 30311/112; Mathematics 30411/120/121/122; Physics 51411; Chemistry 54211 |
| Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 12; Advanced Mathematics 11 or 12; or Academic Mathematics 11 or 12 |
| SCIENCE | English 12; Advanced Mathematics 12; and any two of the following: Pre-Calculus 12; Chemistry 12; Physics 12; Biology 12 |
| ENGINEERING | English 12; Pre-Calculus 12; Advanced Mathematics 12; Chemistry 12; Physics 12 |
| Prince Edward Island | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 621A; Mathematics 521A or 521B; or Mathematics 621A or 621B |
| SCIENCE | English 621A; Mathematics 621A, and any two of the following: Mathematics 621B; Chemistry 621; Physics 621; Biology 621 |
| ENGINEERING | English 621A; Mathematics 621A and 621B; Chemistry 621; Physics 621 |
| Newfoundland | |
|---|---|
| ARTS | English 3201; Mathematics 2205 or 3205 or 3207 |
| SCIENCE | English 3201; Mathematics 3205; and any two of the following: Mathematics 3207; Chemistry 3202; Physics 3204; Biology 3201 |
| ENGINEERING | English 3201; Mathematics 3205; Mathematics 3207; Chemistry 3202; Physics 3204 |
Province of Quebec
There are two admission entry options for students from the province of Quebec.
- Students can be admitted to First Year RMC if they have successfully completed the first year of a two-year DEC Diploma from an accredited CEGEP.
- Students who have completed their two-year DEC Diploma may be admitted with advance standing. The admission criteria for CEGEP students are as follows:
| ARTS | English (French)- 2 core courses; Mathematics - Secondary V 536 or 526; or CEGEP 1 level Mathematics in Calculus; or Algebra |
|---|---|
| SCIENCE | English (French) 2 core courses; Mathematics - two of: 201-GGF-05, NYA-05, 201-NYC-05, 201-NYB-05; Chemistry 202-NYA-05; or Physics 203-NYA-05; or Biology 101-NYA-05 |
| ENGINEERING | English (French)- 2 core courses; Mathematics - two of: 201-GGF-05, NYA-05, 201-NYC-05, 201-NYB-05; Chemistry 02-NYA-05; Physics 203-NYA-05; Biology 101-NYA-05 |
Quebec students applying for admission with a SEC V Quebec must request admission to the College militaire royal St-Jean (CMRStJ).
Non Canadian Education Systems
Students who complete secondary school through education systems outside of Canada, or through "home" schooling will be considered individually but will be required to meet the equivalent standards to those indicated above. All applicants must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma. Additionally, students must offer acceptable results in the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) as follows:
- For a diploma in Arts
- The SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests in English (Literature) and Mathematics Level 1.
- For a diploma in Science
- The SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests in English (Literarture), Mathematics Level 1 and 2, and one Science Subject Test in either, Biology E/M, Chemistry or Physics.
- For a diploma in Engineering
- The SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests in English, Mathematics Level 1 and 2, Physics and Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Programme (IB):
Students who have earned the IB diploma must still have completed a high school diploma in a university preparation program and meet the conditions outlined above. Candidates granted the IB Diploma may receive transfer credits on the basis of subjects completed with a grade of 5 or better.
Students who have not earned a high school diploma but have successfully earned the IB Diploma may be considered for admission as follows:
- Arts Programme
- Full-Diploma candidates who pass six subjects with at least three at the Higher Level, and who accumulate a grade total of 28, exclusive of bonus points, may be considered for admission. Higher level English must be taken at least at the Subsidiary Level.
- Science/Engineering Programme
- Full-Diploma students will with an overall total of 28 grade points or better, exclusive of bonus points, may be considered for admission. Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics taken at the Higher Level are preferred; however, one of the above may be taken at the Subsidiary Level. English must be taken at least at the Subsidiary Level.
Admissions Restriction
The Royal Military College of Canada reserves the right to reject applicants on the basis of their overall academic record, even where entrance requirements have technically been met. Normally a candidate who has been required to withdraw from another university or college for academic reasons will not be considered for admission until a full academic year has elapsed.
