By email:
• With general questions and concerns on the admissions process.
• To request paper copies of publications found on this website and admissions applications. All requests for materials should include a full postal mailing address.
• With questions and concerns about financial aid, scholarships, bursaries and student loans.
• For information regarding campus tours.
By phone or fax:
Tel: (902) 494-2450
Fax: (902) 494-1630
Dalhousie Switchboard:
To be connected with various departments and faculties on campus, or for general questions, please call the Dalhousie Switchboard at (902) 494-2211.
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Homeschool
- Dal requires a letter from the student stating their education goals or writing sample or both; information about their curriculum, reading list, available transcripts (if available), results of standardized tests such as the SAT (with a minimum score of 1650) or ACT (minimum score of 23), complete Dal’s online math diagnostic – pre-calculus for prospective science or engineering students.
- In terms of scholarships, Dal prefers to see a standardized basis of admission for eligibility purposes otherwise each student is treated on an individual basis.
Admission Direct from High School
You can be admitted to many Dalhousie programs directly from high school. The general admission requirements are:
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Completion of secondary school (i.e. Grade 12) with a minimum overall average of 70% in your final year;
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A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 English; and,
- Successful completion of relevant program prerequisite Grade 12 courses (see below).
The subjects required for admission to various programs are listed below, as well as the minimum required Grade 12 averages. Admission to some programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission. Normally, 70 per cent or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
All courses are Grade 12 academic or advanced. Ontario: 4U or 4M courses. Students from Quebec and the US see additional information below. International Admissions.
Bachelor of: |
English |
Math |
Science |
Additional Academic Subjects |
Minimum Overall Average |
Arts |
1 |
4 |
70% |
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Music1 |
1 |
4 |
70% |
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Commerce |
1 |
1 * |
3 |
75% |
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Management |
1 |
1 * |
3 |
70% |
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Science |
1 |
1 ** |
3 |
75% |
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Applied Science (Food Science) |
1 |
1 ** |
3 |
75% |
|
Computer Science |
1 |
1 ** |
3 |
70% |
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Community Design |
1 |
1 * |
1 Science |
2 |
75% |
Informatics |
1 |
1 * |
3 |
70% |
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Engineering |
1 |
1 ** |
Chemistry and Physics |
1 |
70% |
Health Professions: | |||||
Health Promotion |
1 |
Biology or Chemistry |
3 |
70% |
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Kinesiology |
1 |
1 * |
3 |
75% |
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Nursing |
1 |
1 * |
Biology and Chemistry |
1 |
70% |
Recreation (Therapeutic) |
1 |
Biology or Chemistry |
3 |
70% |
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Recreation Management |
1 |
1* |
Biology or Chemistry |
2 |
70% |
Health Sciences: | |||||
Diagnostic Cytology |
1 |
1 * |
Biology and Chemistry |
1 |
75% |
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound |
1 |
1 * |
Physics and Biology |
1 |
75% |
Nuclear Medicine Technology |
1 |
1 * |
Physics,and Chemistry |
1 |
75% |
Radiological Techonology |
1 |
1 * |
Physics, and one of |
1 |
75% |
Respiratory Therapy |
1 |
1 * |
Chemistry, and one of |
1 |
75% |
1 Students applying to Music are also required to demonstrate proficiency as instrumental or vocal performers in an audition/interview, and knowledge of the basic rudiments of music theory (equivalent to grade II theory, Royal Conservatory of Music) and aural dictation through written diagnostic tests. |
Math courses that fulfill the admission requirements
Province | * Required Math (one of) | ** Required Math (one of) |
Alberta | Applied Math 30, Pure Math 30, Math 31 | Pure Math 30, Math 31 |
British Columbia | Applications of Math 12, Principles of Math 12, Calc 12 |
Principles of Math 12, Calc 12 |
Manitoba | Applied Math 40S, Pre-Cal 40S | Pre-Cal 40S |
New Brunswick | Trig & 3-Space 121/122, Adv. Math w/Intro to Calc 120/Math 122, Calc 120 | Adv. Math w/Intro to Calc 120, Calc 120 |
Newfoundland | Math 3204, 3205, 3207 | 3207 |
Nova Scotia | Adv. Math 12, Math 12, Pre-calc 12, Calc 12 | Pre-calc 12, Calc 12 |
Ontario | Data Mgmt (MDM4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calc & Vectors (MCV4U) |
Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calc and Vectors (MCV4U) |
PEI | Math 621A, 621B, 611A | Math 621B, 611A |
Quebec | CEGEP Math | CEGEP Calc I and II |
Saskatchewan | Math B30, Math C30, Calc 30 | Math C30, Calc 30 |
Outside Canada | Senior Level Math | Senior Level Math (Pre-Calc or Calc) |
IB Curriculum | Standard or Higher Level Math (Math Studies does not meet Math requirements) | Standard or Higher Level |
Students from Quebec:
Students attending high schools offering Grade 12 must meet the same distribution and average requirements outlined above. Students enrolled in CEGEP must have at least one year of a D.E.C. (12 courses, not including 109-level Phys. Ed.) with a minimum 70 per cent average. Students with two years of the D.E.C. with an average of 65 per cent will be considered for admission and transfer credits.
Students from the United States:
A strong standing in Grade 12 (B average), and a minimum combined score of 1650 on SAT (1100 on old SAT I) are required. ACT resultes are also acceptable with a composite score of at least 23 and with no individual score less than 20. See program pages and guidelines above for required Grade 12 subjects.