Overview

Anthropology is the holistic study of the human species, with an emphasis on biological and cultural evolution, variation and adaptations in space and time. It is unique among the disciplines that study humans because it integrates information from practically all disciplines in the natural, social and applied sciences, as well as the humanities. The interdisciplinary framework of the program provides meaningful and unparalleled insights, making anthropology a prime subject for the 21st century.

• Three-year (general) and four-year (specialized) Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

• Three-year programs are flexible all purpose degrees giving a broad background that can be applied to practical problem solving in many areas

• Four-year programs provide training needed for further studies at the graduate level

• B.Sc. examines forensic/physical anthropology and scientific archaeology

• Students may join the Anthropological Club, which assists students in their transition from secondary school and organizes social events

• Program offers regular archaeological field trips, as well as laboratory research in archaeology, medical anthropology and socio-cultural anthropology, as well as research placements

First Year Course Overview

ANTR 1006 – Anthropology I

ANTR 1007 – Anthropology II 

BIOL 1506 – Biology I

BIOL 1507 – Biology II 

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I*

CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II

+ 6 credits from:

GEOL 1006 – Introduction to Geology I

GEOL 1007 – Introduction to Geology II

|PHYS-1006EL| – Introductory Physics I

PHYS 1007 – Introductory Physics II

+ 6 credits from:

CHMI 1041 – Chemical Concepts**

MATH 1036 – Calculus I***

MATH 1037 – Calculus II

MATH 1057 – Linear Algebra I

MATH 1912 – Elementary Calculus

 

Approved Course List

Why Study Anthropology? (Program Requirements and Information)

 

*** Students lacking grade 12 4U chemistry must first take CHMI 1041.

*** May only be taken if lacking grade 12 4U chemistry 

*** Students lacking grade 12 4U calculus or with less than 60% in the course must first take MATH 1912 – Elementary Calculus. 

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses for B.Sc.:

• 1 English

• 1 advanced functions

• 2 sciences or 1 science + 1 math

• 2 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

Employment Prospects

Anthropologist, culture resources management, archaeologist, communications specialist, museum curatorship, collection management, advanced cultural research on crime for local law enforcement, regional planning, government institutions, graduate studies, health agencies, hospitals, media, museums, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), research, private and public sector, resource management, science, teaching, technology...

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.