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Program Specific Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admissions requirements, applicants are required to have the following:

Bachelor of Arts: Behavioural Science

  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or its equivalent with a passing grade.

Agreement with Bow Valley College: Ambrose partners with Bow Valley College (BVC) to offer pathways for BVC students to use their Addictions Studies Diploma, Child and Youth Care Diploma, and Justice Studies Diploma towards our Behavioural Science degree. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

 

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or its equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher.

 

Bachelor of Arts: Music and Bachelor of Music

  • Advanced Rudiments (Royal Conservatory Music) (70% minimum grade)
  • Pass an entrance audition with the following instrument proficiency:
    • Piano: prepared to begin Grade 9 level (RCM)
    • Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion: prepared to work at a Grade 8 level (RCM)
    • Voice: demonstrate strong vocal potential
    • Guitar: demonstrate strong, basic guitar skill; jazz and classical is available

Agreement with Mount Royal University: A collaborative offering of the Mount Royal University (MRU) Conservatory’s Advanced Performance Program (APP) and Ambrose University’s music program presents an augmented performance-focused program of study for students that are capable of fulfilling the requirements of both institutions. Under this agreement, MRU Conservatory students will be able to apply for and complete a Bachelor of Music degree. 

Alumni of the MRU Conservatory are able to complete a bachelor’s degree at Ambrose University through the Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR). Students currently enrolled in the APP will be given credit for up to the first two years of the degree program at Ambrose. 

Through this agreement students can choose to:
•    Study at Ambrose University and the Advanced Performance Program simultaneously, or
•    Complete their degree at Ambrose University following completion of the APP

 

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or its equivalent with a passing grade.

 

    Bachelor of Science:  Biology

    • Five grade 12 level courses including English 30-1, Math 30-1 (or its equivalent), Biology 30, Chemistry 30
    • Physics 30 and Math 31 are recommended but not required

     

    Bachelor of Theology and Certificate in Christian Discipleship

    Five courses at the 30 level* include:

    • 1. English 30-1
    • 2. Approved core course
    • 3. Approved core course
    • 4. Approved core course or approved option courses
    • 5. Approved core course or approved option courses

    *Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30‑1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.

    *Only one grade 12 level course in a language stream may be used.

     

    Diploma in Acting

    • Pass an entrance audition and interview
    • Submit a resume and an essay

    Auditioning in person is the preferred route, but we will accept a recorded audition if you live a considerable distance outside of Calgary. For more detailed information, visit https://ambrose.edu/acting-program-requirements.

     

    Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Acting

    • Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in a previously earned Diploma in Acting or related diploma or degree program
    • Pass an entrance audition and interview
    • Submit a resume

    Auditioning in person is the preferred route, but we will accept a recorded audition if you live a considerable distance outside of Calgary. For more detailed information, visit https://ambrose.edu/admissions/acting-program-requirements.

     

    Bachelor of Education (After-Degree)

    Admission is competitive. Present a completed bachelor’s degree (minimum 90 credits) with a strong liberal arts component from a recognized university with a minimum average of at least 72% or a GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on your last 30 credits. Only complete applications will be considered for admission. The program has limited space and applications close when the program is filled. Early applications are encouraged and are necessary to be considered for scholarships.

    If your primary language is not English, you must meet one of the following test score requirements:

    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 100 (iBT) with a minimum sub-score of 27 in Speaking, 25 in Writing, 24 in Listening and 24 in Reading
    • International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – 8.0 with no bands below 7.0
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