Exploring Lakehead University's Academic Programs

Do you already have an idea of what you are going to be studying at university? If you're still wading through all the options and having trouble deciding, you're not alone. Think about this: What is your favourite subject in school? When you study something you are interested in, chances are your marks will reflect it. The program you study at university is called your “major”. A “major” is a concentration of courses that will focus and shape your academic experience. About1/3 to 3/4 of your total coursework will be in your major program of study (depending on which major you choose). The other piece of the puzzle that might make choosing a major program of study tricky is that university programs don't always sound like the subjects you take in high school or college. Maybe there's a program out there you'd love to take, but you've never heard of it before.

Have a look at the list of subject groupings below. If one catches your interest, click the link to find out more and to see what related program majors Lakehead offers.
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Health & Wellness
- Sustainability & the Natural Environment
- Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Life Sciences
- Business & the Economy

To see a list of all the programs Lakehead offers at both its Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, click here. When you click on any of the programs, you’ll see a description, future careers for graduates of that program, and a link to admission requirements.
If you still have questions, contact us! We’d love to set up a time to meet in person, on the phone, over email or a chat.
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