Marianopolis College

Arts and
Sciences

Professor Julie Andrews

Program Coordinator

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Critical and creative thinking at the crossroads of science, society and art

Arts and Sciences (700.A1) is a two-year pre-university DEC program that allows students to study in a wide variety of fields in the sciences, the social sciences and the arts, and to make connections between their different courses. The program is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that exposes students to the widest range of disciplines and provides robust preparation for virtually any university pathway.

  • WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

    Arts and Sciences is for ambitious students with strong science and math skills who are curious about the connections between science, society, and the natural world. The program is ideal for those eager to explore multiple disciplines while maintaining a solid foundation in scientific and analytical thinking. The program is ideal for those eager to explore various disciplines without limiting their focus. A willingness to explore diverse perspectives and disciplines matters more than experience in fine arts

  • WHERE DOES IT LEAD?

    The Arts and Sciences program allows you to apply to all undergraduate university programs in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, and Fine Arts (except Music and Dance). These include science degrees in fields like Biology, Physics, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science, as well as professional programs such as Architecture, Dentistry, Psychology, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Physical & Occupational Therapy.

  • WHAT ARE THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?

    • Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (Diplôme d’études secondaire) or its equivalent
    • English and French proficiency tests (in certain circumstances)
    • Secondary V Mathematics TS (064506, 564506) or Mathematics SN (065506, 565506)
    • Secondary IV and V Mathematics TS or Mathematics SN minimum grade of 83% in each
    • Science and Mathematics minimum grade average of 85%
    • Overall minimum grade average of 85%
    • Letter of intent

    For more information, consult the complete list of entrance requirements to Marianopolis College.

Semester Snapshots

Here is a look at the courses you will take, depending on whether your hold a certificate of eligibility for English-language education in Quebec. For more information about the certificate of eligibility, consult our FAQs.

  • Semester 1

    Differential Calculus
    Mechanics
    History of Western Civilization
    Choose 1:
    – Introduction to Studio Art
    – Ancient Art History
    English Classical Literature
    French Second Language
    Humanities: Science and Society

  • Semester 2

    Integral Calculus
    Probability and Statistics
    General and Solutions Chemistry
    Dynamics of Social Change
    Choose 1:
    – Introduction to Studio Art
    – Medieval and Renaissance Art
    English Survey of Literature to 1800
    French Second Language
    Physical Education

  • Semester 3

    International Economics
    Psychology of Human Behaviour
    Introduction to Biology
    Choose 2:
    – Waves
    – Programming in Science
    – Creative Workshop
    English Survey of Literature since 1800
    Humanities: Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Contemporary Social Issues
    Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry
    Choose 2:
    – Comparative Physiology
    – Electricity and Magnetism
    – Organic Chemistry
    English Modernism and Critical Theory
    Humanities: Ethics

  • Semester 1

    Differential Calculus
    Mechanics
    History of Western Civilization
    Choose 1:
    – Introduction to Studio Art
    – Ancient Art History
    English Classical Literature
    French Literature
    Humanities: Science and Society

  • Semester 2

    Integral Calculus
    Probability and Statistics
    General and Solutions Chemistry
    Dynamics of Social Change
    Choose 1:
    – Introduction to Studio Art
    – Medieval and Renaissance Art
    English Survey of Literature to 1800
    French Literature
    Physical Education

  • Semester 3

    International Economics
    Psychology of Human Behaviour
    Introduction to Biology
    Choose 1:
    – Waves
    – Programming in Science
    – Creative Workshop
    English Survey of Literature since 1800
    French Literature
    Humanities: Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Contemporary Social Issues
    Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry
    Choose 2:
    – Comparative Physiology
    – Electricity and Magnetism
    – Organic Chemistry
    English Modernism and Critical Theory
    Humanities: Ethics

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Program Highlights

DISTINCTIVE AND EXCEPTIONAL
Marianopolis is the one of the few colleges in Montreal to offer the Arts and Sciences program. Our students are among the strongest in the college network in terms of incoming high school average, and among the strongest compared to incoming students in other programs at Marianopolis.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTEGRATIVE
We’ve structured our Arts and Sciences program so you will make links between courses while covering complex themes from multiple points of view. You’ll get an education that is broad – with the most different kinds of classes of any program – and still dive deep into the subjects you’ll need for any program at university, including Medicine. The integrated structure of the program means that you’re getting more than just interesting classes – you’ll be building on knowledge and skills that will help you achieve your long-term goals.

CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY
Ours is a small program where you take the journey with like-minded and ambitious peers with whom you’ll make intellectual connections and lifelong friendships. You’ll also be able to participate in enrichment activities from all parts of the college: from Robotics and Math competitions to Model UN to our annual ArtsFest and so much more. And thanks to our supportive and motivating environment, you will be exceptionally well-prepared for the next challenge at university and beyond.

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“My biggest worry before coming to Marianopolis was the challenging nature of the Arts and Sciences program. In fact, all of my classmates helped each other with assignments and posted study guidelines online for each other. So the challenge wasn’t competing with one another but rather competing with ourselves, to do the best we possibly could.”

Yu Xin Shen
Class of 2015, Arts and Sciences
Professor Julie Andrews

Program Coordinator