Academic Upgrading
Mount Royal University offers the following academic upgrading courses. Below is a list of the course offerings and the corresponding Alberta Grade 12 subject for the purpose of admission to Mount Royal University and many other post-secondary institutions in Alberta. It is important to check with the institution directly to confirm use of any of these courses within the admission process at other post-secondary institutions in Alberta.
To assist with your academic plan and your course selection, we recommend reviewing our advising guides.
| MRU Academic Upgrading Courses | Corresponding Alberta High School Course |
|---|---|
| BIOL 0115 - Introduction to Biology | Biology 20 |
| BIOL 0130 - Fundamentals of Biology | Biology 30 |
| CHEM 0115 - Basic Chemistry I | Chemistry 20 |
| CHEM 0130 - Basic Chemistry II | Chemistry 30 |
| ENGL 0115 - Writing and Communication Skills* | Preparatory Course |
| ENGL 0130 - Literature and Composition | English 30 |
| MATH 0115 - Foundations of Mathematics I | Mathematics 10C/20 - 1 |
| MATH 0130 - Pre-Calculus | Mathematics 30 - 1 |
| MATH 0132 - Foundations of Mathematics II | Mathematics 30 - 2 |
| MATH 0131 - Calculus and Matrices | Mathematics 31 |
| NTST 0130 - Introduction to Native Studies | Aboriginal Studies 30 |
| PHYS 0130 - Introductory Physics | Physics 30 |
| SCIE 0130 - Science of the Environment | Science 30 |
| SOSC 0130 - Ideology and the Canadian Historical Perspective | Social Studies 30 - 1 |
*Prepares students for the next level writing course, including English 0130 and/or English 0212.
Academic Upgrading course grades will appear on your Mount Royal University transcript. However, these courses are not eligible for Alberta Education high school graduation, credit or transcript purposes. For more information on courses which can be used towards a high school diploma in Alberta, contact Alberta Education Information Services at 780.427.5340 or visit education.alberta.ca.
Online course sections will have an in-person final exam.