VII. Additional Undergraduate Study

These regulations apply to graduates of the University of New Brunswick. UNB students who have earned an undergraduate degree may obtain further undergraduate degrees. Graduates of other universities are not eligible to apply under these regulations. Applications from such candidates will be considered for possible admission. Please consult Admission Regulations Section T. Transfer Students.

Students may obtain further undergraduate bachelor's degrees.

Students are encouraged to consider proceeding to more advanced studies at the honours or graduate level.

Throughout these regulations, the use of terms such as "option", "concentration", "major", and "honours" vary by faculty. All these terms denote some degree of specialization.

In Faculties where the credit system is used, at least half of the credits for a degree, diploma or certificate must be taken at this University. There may be additional requirements by program, please review specific program requirements. It is normally expected that the final year of study be completed at this University.

The minimum number of credit hours, or courses, which must be successfully completed beyond the work required for the previous degree must not be less than the normal load of the final academic year in the degree program concerned. More than the minimum number of credit hours, or courses, may be required.

The courses taken must satisfy the degree regulations. There is flexibility for variation as approved by the academic unit under which the degree program is offered.

Students must make a specific application to the Admissions Office for entry to the second-degree program.

The final decision on the course work requirements for a second different undergraduate bachelor's degree shall be a matter of agreement between the Registrar’s Office and the
academic unit under which the degree program is offered.

A. Second Same Undergraduate Degree

A second same degree is permitted in limited cases. The general regulations of the University
and the regulations of the degree program concerned must be satisfied. Refer to the
appropriate section of this calendar for the regulations of the degree.

  1. A second same degree is permitted in the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science
    programs on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.
  2. Candidates for a second same degree may not normally choose the same Major,
    Honours, option or concentration as in the first undergraduate degree.
  3.  Students may be permitted to complete further studies from the first degree under the
    following conditions:
  1. A minor from the first degree may be upgraded to a Major or Honours after completion of the first degree.
  2. A Major from the first degree may be upgraded to an Honours after completion of the first degree. The equivalent credit hours of the last year of the degree must be completed to meet the degree requirements.
  3. Students will not be permitted to include a Minor in the second same degree.

B. Different Undergraduate Degree

  1. The general regulations of the University and the regulations of the degree program concerned must be satisfied. Refer to the appropriate section of this calendar for the regulations of the degree program.
  2. Degree regulations concerning academic areas of study must be satisfied. Candidates for a second different degree may not choose the same Major, Honours, option, concentration or other specialization as in the first undergraduate degree.

C. Pursuing Two Credentials

UNB offers a variety of certificates, diplomas, and bachelor's degrees. Students who desire to complete requirements for two different credentials at the same time will be granted such permission provided approval from both Faculties concerned has been received. The Admissions Office will be consulted by the Faculties regarding admissibility. This arrangement is separate from the Concurrent Degree Programs offered by UNB.

D. Additional Studies Towards a Major or Honours Post Degree

Candidates may enroll in the Undergraduate No Degree (UGND) designation to pursue additional studies from a previously earned UNB undergraduate degree.

Candidates may be permitted to upgrade a Minor or a Major from the first degree under the
following conditions:

  1. A Minor from the first degree may be upgraded to a Major or Honours after completion of the first UNB degree.
  2. A Major from the first degree may be upgraded to an Honours after completion of the first UNB degree.
  3.  In either case, with the approval and direction of the Faculty and Registrar, only a notation will be included on the student record. A second degree will not be awarded