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Hons in Cognitive Science (HBSc)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Hons in Cognitive Science (HBSc) is a honours degree in Natural Sciences programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Natural Sciences
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Cognitive Science at the University of Toronto is offered as a Major within the Mathematics & Physical Sciences area of the Faculty of Arts & Science, in the Cognition and the Brain stream, leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc). The program examines how the brain implements the information-processing underpinnings of cognitive mental processes, drawing on psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and computer science. It is a limited-enrolment program requiring 8.0 credits structured across four years, including COG100H1, 0.5 credit in Psychology, and 0.5 credit chosen from Linguistics, Philosophy, or Computer Science; a minimum 70% average in these required courses is needed to apply, though the effective cutoff varies year to year depending on available spaces. The program is delivered on campus at the St. George campus. Admission is through the Faculty of Arts & Science (OUAC code TPG).

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English (ENG4U/EAE4U). Required Grade 12 course: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U). Admission is through the Faculty of Arts & Science (OUAC code TPG), leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science.

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Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Cognitive Science (HBSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Natural Sciences on completion of this programme.

Can Hons in Cognitive Science (HBSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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