THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA UBC studentsUNDERGRADUATE don’t VIEWBOOK shy 2020 away from tough questions. They head straight for them. How do we end poverty? What’s the best way to tackle climate change? How can we design safer cities? What’s the future of artificial intelligence? How do we create community? What’s the value of art? What are robots capable of? What are the limits of the human mind? How do we challenge societal biases? What’s the next technological revolution? Where will you find your passion? Will I meet people with similar interests? UBC students don’t shy away (page 10) from tough questions. They head straight for them. How do we end poverty? Can I study What’s the best way to tackle climate change? abroad? (page 12) How can we design safer cities? What’s the future of artificial intelligence? What are the campuses really like? How do we create community? (pages 6–9) What’s the value of art? What are robots capable of? What are the limits of the human mind? How do we challenge societal biases? What’s the next technological revolution? Where will you find your passion?

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Why UBC? 2–3 What can you study? 16 These are big questions – and you’ve The answers don’t always come easy, but Who is UBC? 4–5 How do you apply? 18 probably got a few more big questions of in asking big questions you may uncover What’s the Okanagan campus like? 6–7 How does UBC make admission decisions? 19 your own. About yourself. Your community. surprising truths about yourself. Like what What’s the Vancouver campus like? 8–9 What are UBC’s admission requirements? 20–31 Your future. UBC is the perfect place to inspires you, what you’re passionate about, What can you experience? 10 How much will first year cost? 32 tackle them, alongside a supportive group and what special talents you can share Can you learn outside the classroom? 12 What are the key deadlines? 35 of curious students and experienced with the world. What innovative programs does UBC offer? 14 Want to experience more of UBC? 36 instructors who work every day to seek What’s life like after UBC? 15 you.ubc.ca solutions to the challenges society faces. Are you ready to find out? Why UBC? UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR #1 CLIMATE ACTION AND IMPACT What are your ideas for making the world a better place? Want to improve the future by studying the past? How do you reduce inequality? Interested in designing safer cities? Want to revitalize Indigenous languages? Interested in the intersection of art and tech? Looking to find your voice, UNIVERSITIES your purpose, your mission? TOP 3 IN CANADA Students from B.C., across Canada, and around the world choose to study PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES TOP 25 IN THE WORLD at UBC because it’s a century-old academic institution with an innovative spirit and boundless energy. It’s two stunning campuses with modern, RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES world-class facilities and welcoming communities. It’s a prestigious school TOP 40 IN THE WORLD that’s recognized as one of the top universities in Canada and ranked the * Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and Webometrics Ranking of Universities top university in the world for addressing the impacts of climate change.* It’s where bright minds find space to shine.

Everyone who appears in this publication is a real student, faculty member, staff member, or alumnus from the UBC community. Who is UBC?

Do you like meeting new people from around the world? What do you want to learn from others? What teams or clubs will you be part of? Who are your greatest influences? Want to join a community of alumni around the world? What brings people together? Who will be your best friends in 50 years?

UBC is made up of people just like you. It’s a welcoming and engaged community of expert faculty, innovative researchers, influential alumni, and students who care deeply about expanding what they know by asking tough questions – of themselves and others. As the most international university in North America,* UBC draws people from all over the world, with diverse experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and interests.

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Diversity is central to UBC’s ABORIGINAL STUDENTS FROM success as one of the world’s best 1,445 MORE THAN 120 COMMUNITIES universities. The University is committed to being a place where INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM OVER 160 COUNTRIES people from all backgrounds and 13,322 perspectives are welcome. * Times Higher Education World University Rankings u WHERE IS UBC? u OKANAGAN CAMPUS u you.ubc.ca/okanagan

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28 KM SEAWALL CIRCLES THE CITY UBC’s Vancouver campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. The campus is just 30 minutes ONE OF THE MILDEST CLIMATES IN CANADA from downtown Vancouver, meaning you can sample international cuisines, cycle or stroll the famous seawall, and visit countless galleries and cafés all in one afternoon. With a vibrant culture, dynamic economy, and enviable

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EVENTS CULTURE SMITHERS, CANADA What can you experience? Celebrate global Find students from fashion and diversity around the world in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING at Rejoice, an spaces like the Global “I met many friends What club would you start? How will you meet people? Want to intercultural fashion Collegium on UBC’s rock climb indoors, on campus? Want to write for The Ubyssey? show, or race in Storm Okanagan campus, through clubs and Ever paddled a longboat? Want to host your own radio show? the Wall, the largest or the Global Lounge intramural event in on UBC’s Vancouver during classes, Think you can Storm the Wall? North America. No campus. If you’re an matter your interests, Aboriginal student and it quickly felt Meet future friends at orientation, cheer on a sports team, start a satirical you’ll find great events looking to connect for you on campus. with others, visit like UBC was my podcast, join in a spontaneous snowball fight on campus, or try all of Aboriginal Programs the above. The experiences you take part in and the communities and Services on UBC’s new home.” Okanagan campus you connect with will shape your time at UBC and beyond. or the First Nations STUDENT Longhouse on UBC’s SUPPORTS Vancouver campus. UBC is committed Q Why did you choose UBC? to providing a safe, supportive, and A Because of its design-focused inclusive environment Engineering degree program and great for living and learning. RESIDENCE outdoor environment surrounding the If you have questions Living in residence campus. I was looking for a program or need support, is a great way to that would teach me engineering skills there are people and meet new friends, through design projects and not just services on campus take advantage of through class work. that can help. campus services, and immerse yourself in the UBC experience. Living off campus? Find a home away t Day of the LongBoat SPORTS AND from home at UBC Q What big questions did you have Q What’s the best part about living RECREATION Collegia – dedicated before arriving at UBC? in Kelowna? Join a recreational team spaces where you or competitive club, can heat up your A Would it be difficult to make new friends, A The diverse range of activities available Storm the Wall, the biggest sign up for a fitness or lunch, socialize, and establish a group of close friends like throughout the school year. There are intramural event in North America u dance class, or don the and study. I had in high school? I met many friends many hiking, running, and mountain school colours of blue through clubs and during classes, and it biking trails. There’s rock climbing, and gold and cheer on quickly felt like UBC was my new home. cross-country and downhill skiing, UBC’s varsity teams: snowboarding, and many other outdoor the Okanagan Heat activities close by. and the Vancouver ORIENTATIONS Thunderbirds. UBC has some of the largest and most exciting orientation Q What makes UBC distinctive from other events in Canada. UBC has over 500 student-run clubs universities? No matter where you and course unions covering a vast range CLUBS A Its many opportunities for club participation and come from, whether of interests – everything from quidditch Pursue an existing undergraduate research – even during your first you plan to live on to competitive robotics to a cappella. passion or nurture year. Also, its campuses on the edge of cities, or off campus, you a new one in one of with forested areas and trails to explore. Celebrating Holi, the can join in activities UBC’s hundreds of festival of colours organized by students, q student-run clubs faculty, and staff to and course unions. help you get to know If the club you have Q Do you belong to any teams, groups, your campus. Learn in mind doesn’t exist, or clubs? STORIES STUDENT about your academic find a few friends community, make and start it up. A I’m a member of the UBC Okanagan friends, and dive Great Northern Concrete Toboggan head first into your Race Team. The team designs, builds, YOU.UBC.CA | | UBC adventure. and races a 300-pound toboggan that YOU.UBC.CA has concrete skis, a metal frame, roll cage, braking, and steering. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 10 11 u u

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CO-OP PLACEMENTS Can you learn outside 6,000+ EACH YEAR SURABAYA, INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, “How do I use what I the classroom? EXCHANGE, RESEARCH AND STUDY- PSYCHOLOGY 240+ ABROAD PARTNERS WORLDWIDE have at my disposal Ever had class in a castle? Where would you go on exchange? to make an impact?” How will you give back to your community? Want to earn some pay while you learn? Interested in immersing yourself in another Students can get field experience at UBC’s Bamfield culture? Want to take your lessons outside the lecture hall? Marine Sciences Centre Q What would you say to future q students?

At UBC, learning happens everywhere. Students are encouraged to venture A Take advantage of every opportunity, off campus and go out into the world. Community-based learning experiences, and find a community you can trust to help you in tough times. You’ll enjoy co-operative education, and academic exchange are just a few of the ways you your time here! can broaden your perspective and develop valuable skills.

At a co-op placement Q What’s the best part about living with UBC’s Office Q What big questions did you have before in Vancouver? of the President q arriving at UBC? A Vancouver’s a hotspot for incredible A Not many, but coming to UBC allowed a lot events and opportunities. In the last four of questions to form. The main being: How months, I worked for TED Talks, attended do I use what I have at my disposal to make a talk by Michelle Obama, and went to an impact? R.L. Stine’s book signing. In first year, I went to a Paul McCartney concert.

Q Have you participated in a work experience, volunteering, or study- abroad opportunity through UBC?

A I was selected to present at Harvard University’s annual National Collegiate Research Conference this year. It was incredible to be able to meet so many other students from different disciplines and universities, and hear about their research. It was interesting to see

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What innovative programs 41 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS What’s life like after UBC?

does UBC offer? 16 FACULTIES ELLE-MÁIJÁ TAILFEATHERS 325,000 SCHOOLS FILMMAKER AND ACTOR – VANCOUVER, CANADA As a UBC student, you have access to degrees from every major discipline, 18 BACHELOR OF ARTS, 2011 ALUMNI IN 150+ COUNTRIES including several innovative offerings in emerging disciplines, interdisciplinary BLACKFOOT FROM KAINAI (CANADA) AND SÁMI FROM UNjÁRGA (NORWAY) studies, and dual-degree programs. Here are just a few examples. 5,471 FACULTY MEMBERS 13 “Before UBC and the First Nations Studies 3M NATIONAL $650M IN RESEARCH FUNDING program, I hadn’t even considered the possibility TEACHING FELLOWS that I could pursue a career in filmmaking. Now 98% OF FULL-TIME FACULTY HAVE PhDs I’m several years into my career as a filmmaker 200+ (and sometimes an actor) and I couldn’t be COMPANIES SPUN FROM UBC RESEARCH happier with the path I’ve chosen.” 3 FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DUAL DEGREES CANADIAN q q q PRIME MINISTERS TANYA FRASER ARTS ONE AND THE COORDINATED ARTS PROGRAM DATA SCIENCE BACHELOR + MASTER OF MASTER’S STUDENT, UBC – KELOWNA, CANADA MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE, 2018 Learn from a multidisciplinary team of instructors in a small Use statistics and computer science FROM CHILLIWACK, CANADA 71 Pursue a subject you’re passionate RHODES and supportive cohort. Choose Arts One for a writing- to have an impact on society as a SCHOLARS intensive program with a humanities focus in one of two business and data analyst, a data about and concurrently earn a “UBC helped shape my path from the moment streams (Authority and Resistance; or Dangerous Questions, architect, or a statistician. postgraduate degree from the UBC I started university. The biggest question Sauder School of Business, one of about my future that I’ve been able to answer 8 Forbidden Knowledge), or choose the Coordinated Arts NOBEL MEDIA STUDIES Program to explore subjects in one of five streams (Media the world’s most prestigious is what I am passionate about and what to LAUREATES Studies; Global Citizens; Individual and Society; Law and Prepare for a professional career in business schools. look for in a career.” Society; or Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics). media by exploring eight arts disciplines SCIENCES PO + UBC DUAL and computer science through theory, BACHELOR OF ARTS JEFFREY PEA LAND ONE research, and application. PhD STUDENT, CORNELL UNIVERSITY – ITHACA, USA Study in Canada and France and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, 2017 Get hands-on experience in small classes for your core FROM CUPERTINO, USA PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, earn degrees from UBC and France’s courses through this integrated program for Forestry AND ECONOMICS Sciences Po, a research-intensive “UBC encourages students to find their own and Land and Food Systems (Applied Biology; or Food, university specializing in social international experiences with exchange Nutrition, and Health) students. Land One gives first-year Learn how to analyze the rules that sciences and humanities. programs such as Go Global and internships students the opportunity to develop valuable relationships govern us, examine decision-making in abroad. The University does an amazing with instructors and peers, while diving into content that is an increasingly globalized marketplace, job of creating a global environment that is directly connected to current land issues. and develop informed opinions about the world we live in. inclusive yet diverse.” SCIENCE ONE AND THE COORDINATED SCIENCE PROGRAM

Explore scientific questions with a small group of like-minded students using concepts from biology, chemistry, physics, and math. Apply to Science One for CAN POGE FINANCE, BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH – LONDON, UK a focus on research and independent work, or choose BACHELOR OF COMMERCE, 2016 the Coordinated Science Program for supportive group FROM ISTANBUL, TURKEY

learning and hands-on activities in weekly workshops. What are my other “The spirit of Tuum Est is ingrained in all things STORIES ALUMNI VANTAGE ONE program options? UBC – as an individual you are encouraged from day one to write your own story, and Earn first-year degree credits while you develop your | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA | discover for yourself what is worth pursuing.” academic English in a cohort-based, 11-month program u you.ubc.ca/programs that prepares you for a smooth transition to second year. ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 14 15 OPEN u ACADEMICS u UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES u you.ubc.ca/programs HERE A full list of options – including baccalaureate, professional, and graduate degrees – is available online at you.ubc.ca/programs

l Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH (BSc FNH) l Honours  Community service opportunities l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Real Estate l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One  International exchange opportunities Science One and Coordinated Science l Faculty of Land and Food Systems l NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION + EDUCATION Capstone Service Learning and Consulting l Enriched first-year Science with integrated OTHER OPTIONS:  (BSc NRC + BEd) Live Case Challenge academic English: Vantage One What can you study? l Dietetics GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS (BSc GRS)*  FOREST SCIENCES + MANAGEMENT (BSc FS + MM) l Specializations, combined major in Business and l Computer Science, minors in Arts or Science, and l Food and Nutritional Sciences (double major) l Faculty of Land and Food Systems l Co-op education concentrations in Business Analytics, Business Law, l Food, Nutrition, and Health MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (MM) OTHER OPTIONS: l Community service opportunities l Food Science l Co-op education l International exchange opportunities or Sustainability and Social Impact  Faculty of Management l Nutritional Sciences DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One Research opportunities UBC offers degrees in every major field of study, with hundreds of opportunities for specialization l Co-op education l UBC Sauder School of Business l l GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS + MANAGEMENT l Mentorship programs l Field courses in Biology, Geology, and DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: (BSc GRS + MM) NURSING (BSN) Community service opportunities Integrated Sciences and a wide range of options for enriching your education – both on campus and off. l l FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH + EDUCATION l Dual degree with BA, BFA, BKin, BMS, BMus, BSc,  School of Nursing (within the Faculty of l International exchange opportunities OTHER OPTIONS: BSc APBI, BSc FNH, BSc FRE, BSc FS, BSc GRS, (BSc FNH + BEd) Health and Social Development) URBAN FORESTRY (BUF) l Commerce Scholars Program, Portfolio Management l Regional specializations in Africa, the Americas, BSc NRC, BSc WPP, BSF l FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH + MANAGEMENT l School of Nursing (within the Faculty of Foundation Program, UBC Sauder Philanthropy Asia Pacific, or Europe l Faculty of Forestry (BSc FNH + MM) OTHER OPTIONS: Applied Science) l History and Philosophy of Science Program, Sauder Social Entrepreneurship Program, l Resource specializations in Food and Resource l Co-op education*  Indigenous Studies Creative Destruction Lab West OTHER OPTIONS: Economics, Food Security, Global Health, or OTHER OPTIONS: l Internship opportunities* How to read this table l Interdisciplinary Studies l Majors listed above and minors in Arts, Commerce, Human Ecology OTHER OPTIONS: l Co-op education l Community service opportunities* Advanced 400-level lectures and practice l International Relations DENTAL SCIENCE (BDSc) Fermentations, Kinesiology, Science, or Sustainable l Minors in Arts, Commerce, Fermentations, Science,  l Minors in Urban Greenspace Management, l International exchange opportunities* courses in mental health, community health, l Italian (minor) l Faculty of Dentistry Food Systems or Sustainable Food Systems or Landscape and Recreation Planning Cohort-based, part-time, online and in-residence global health, and gerontology. l Land and Food Systems (minor) (Applied Animal l Co-op education l Co-op education  l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One A: Degree program program for working professionals Notes: COMMERCE (BCom) Biology; Applied Plant and Soil Sciences; Food and l Internship opportunities l Internship opportunities A l Dental Hygiene Two-week, intensive, in-residence sessions  Direct entry; applications from citizens and permanent B: Faculty or school name Resource Economics; Food Science; Nutritional l Community service opportunities l Community service opportunities  WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING (BSc WPP) l UBC Sauder School of Business residents of Canada only Sciences; Sustainable Agriculture and Environment) l International exchange opportunities l International exchange opportunities each July C: Specialization EDUCATION (BEd) l Third-year entry; preference given to citizens and permanent l Faculty of Forestry l Latin American Studies l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Community Business Project with social l Accounting B  School of Education Notes: residents of Canada D: Campus location l Law and Society (minor) * Second-year entry after year one in Arts, Land and Food Systems enterprises and not-for-profits l Faculty of Education Notes: OKANAGAN CAMPUS l Linguistics FOOD AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS (BSc FRE)* (Food, Nutrition, and Health; Applied Biology), or Science DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS:  * Available through undergraduate faculties on the SCIENCE (BSc) D C l VANCOUVER CAMPUS l Mathematics l Faculty of Land and Food Systems l WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING + MANAGEMENT  Teaching Children (Kindergarten to Grade 5) or Vancouver campus  Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences  Medieval Renaissance Studies (minor) HUMAN KINETICS (BHK) (BSc WPP + MM) Teaching Adolescents (Grades 6 to 9+)* l Faculty of Science l Medieval Studies l Food Market Developments  Faculty of Health and Social Development l Elementary & Middle Years* MEDIA STUDIES (BMS) l Modern European Studies l Land, Resources and Environment OTHER OPTIONS: Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) l Astronomy APPLIED BIOLOGY (BSc APBI) l Co-op education l Museum Studies (area of focus) l l Food and Resource Economics  Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies l Co-op education  Clinical Exercise Physiology l Atmospheric Science l Community service opportunities l Music l Secondary Years* l Faculty of Arts l Minor in Commerce l Faculty of Land and Food Systems  Health Promotion l Behavioural Neuroscience l International exchange opportunities l Philosophy l West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (WKTEP)* l FOOD AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS + MANAGEMENT OTHER OPTIONS: l Biochemistry l Applied Animal Biology (honours option)  l Political Science (BSc FRE + MM)  Co-op education DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS:  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology l Sustainable Agriculture and Environment ARTS (BA)  DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS*:  Community service opportunities l MEDIA STUDIES + MANAGEMENT (BMS + MM) l Biology Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies l Psychology (honours option)  l EDUCATION + FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH OTHER OPTIONS:  International exchange opportunities l Biophysics Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences l Religion, Literature, and the Arts  (BEd + BSc FNH) l Topic themes above and minors in Arts,  Minors in Arts or Science OTHER OPTIONS: l Biotechnology (offered jointly with BCIT) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Faculty of Arts l Romance Studies (honours) l EDUCATION + FOREST SCIENCES (BEd + BSc FS) Fermentations, Science, or Sustainable  Honours research project l Minors (in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land l Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences POST-BACCALAUREATE AND l APPLIED BIOLOGY + MANAGEMENT (BSc APBI + MM) l Russian (minor) l Scandinavian Studies (minor) l EDUCATION + KINESIOLOGY (BEd + BKin) Food Systems and Food Systems, or Science on the (CAPS) PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS l African Studies (minor) OTHER OPTIONS: l Science Studies (minor) l EDUCATION + MATHEMATICS (BEd + BSc) l Co-op education INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (BIE) Vancouver campus) l Chemistry UBC’s post-baccalaureate and professional l Anthropological Archaeology (minor) l Cognitive Systems (Cognition and Brain, or l Majors listed above and minors in Arts, l Sociology l EDUCATION + MUSIC (BEd + BMus) l Internship opportunities l Vancouver School of Economics (within the l Co-op education l Anthropology degrees often require you to earn a specific Commerce, Fermentations, Science, or Spanish (minor) l EDUCATION + NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION l Community services opportunities l Internship opportunities Computational Intelligence and Design) l Applied Music Technology (minor)  Faculty of Arts) Sustainable Food Systems l Spanish (Hispanic Studies) (BEd + BSc NRC) l International exchange opportunities l Service learning opportunities l Combined Major in Science number of credits or complete your l Archaeology (area of focus) l EDUCATION + PHYSICS (BEd + BSc) Notes: l International learning opportunities l Computer Science undergraduate degree before applying. l Co-op education l Speech Sciences OTHER OPTIONS:  l Art History * Second-year entry after year one in Arts, Land and Food Systems Data Science l Internship opportunities l Theatre (minor on the Vancouver campus) l Research opportunities   Art History and Visual Culture (Food, Nutrition, and Health; Applied Biology), or Science l Minors in all disciplines available to Arts students, l Community service opportunities l United States Studies OTHER OPTIONS: l Mentorship and leadership opportunities  Earth and Environmental Sciences l Asian Area Studies except Commerce l International exchange opportunities l Urban Studies (minor) l Community field experience, including local, rural, l Earth and Ocean Sciences l Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies (minor) and international placements FORESTRY (BSF) l Co-op education  Ecology and Evolutionary Biology l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Visual Art l Internship opportunities MUSIC (BMus)* l Asian Language and Culture (China; Chinese l Program specializations available based on l Faculty of Forestry  Economics l Service learning opportunities l School of Music (within the Faculty of Arts) Literature; Japan; Korea; South Asia) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: teachable subject area  Environmental Chemistry ENTRY AFTER COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN APPLIED SCIENCE (ENGINEERING) (BASc) l International learning opportunities l Canadian Studies l ARTS + APPLIED SCIENCE (BA + BASc) Notes: l Forest Operations l Environmental Sciences NUMBER OF CREDITS  School of Engineering l Research opportunities l General Studies (GMUS) with a concentration in l Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies l ARTS + SCIENCE (BA + BSc) * Entry after completion of a bachelor’s degree l Forest Resources Management l Forensic Science (offered jointly with BCIT) l Midwifery (BMW) l Faculty of Applied Science (Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology; l Mentorship and leadership opportunities any offered instrument/voice l ARTS + MANAGEMENT (BA + MM)  Freshwater Science Classical Studies; Classics; Near Eastern Studies DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Academic Track l General Studies in Secondary Education (GSSM) SECOND-YEAR ENTRY l ARTS + ARTS AT SCIENCES PO IN FRANCE (BA + BA) FINE ARTS (BFA)  General Science l Biomedical Engineering and Egyptology; Religious Studies) l FORESTRY + MANAGEMENT (BSF + MM) l General Studies in Elementary Education (GSEM)  Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies l Geographical Sciences l Global Resource Systems (BSc GRS) l Chemical and Biological Engineering l Cognitive Systems (Cognition and the Brain; KINESIOLOGY (BKin) l Composition OTHER OPTIONS: l Faculty of Arts l Geology l Food and Resource Economics (BSc FRE) l Chemical Engineering Language; Mind, Language, and Computation) l Majors, double majors, combined majors, OTHER OPTIONS: l School of Kinesiology (within the Faculty of Education) l Performance (Orchestral Instruments, Voice, l Geophysics THIRD-YEAR ENTRY l Civil Engineering l Commerce (minor) honours, minors, and areas of focus l Forest Operations: Specialization in Harvest Planning Opera, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Guitar) l Integrated Sciences l Computer Engineering l Acting and Engineering (option to add a minor l Computer Science l Double majors in Arts and Science, and minors l Multidisciplinary Science l Music Scholarship (3rd-year entry) l Mathematical Sciences l Creative Writing (BFA) l Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering l Creative Writing* in Commerce)  l Creative Writing (minor on the Vancouver campus) in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land and Food l Neuromechanical & Physiological Sciences l Mathematics l Environmental Design (BEnD) option on the Vancouver campus, Mechatronics l Film Production l Forest Resources Management: Specialization in DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Critical Studies in Sexuality (minor) Systems, or Science l Social & Behavioural Sciences l Mathematics and Economics l Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) l Theatre Design and Production Community and Aboriginal Forestry (option to option on the Okanagan campus)  Cultural Studies l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: Arts One l MUSIC + EDUCATION (BMus + BEd)  Microbiology l Nursing (BSN) l Visual Art l Engineering Physics l Economics and Coordinated Arts  add a minor in Commerce), or Integrated Resource DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l MUSIC + SCIENCE (BMus + BSc) l Microbiology and Immunology l Pharmacy, Entry-to-Practice (PharmD) l Environmental Engineering (offered jointly with the l Education (minor) (Community, Adult, and Management KINESIOLOGY + EDUCATION (BKin + BEd) l MUSIC + MANAGEMENT (BMus + MM) l Enriched first-year Arts with integrated academic DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l l Oceanography (combined with other subjects) l Social Work (BSW) University of Northern BC; apply at unbc.ca) Higher Education; Early Childhood Education; l Co-op education l KINESIOLOGY + MANAGEMENT (BKin + MM) English: Vantage One FINE ARTS + MANAGEMENT (BFA + MM) l Pharmacology l l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One OTHER OPTIONS: FOURTH-YEAR ENTRY l Geological Engineering Interpersonal Development; Language Learning l Co-op education l Physics Integrated Engineering OTHER OPTIONS: l Double majors in Music and Arts l and Teaching; Special Education) l Internship opportunities OTHER OPTIONS:  Physics and Mathematics l Dental Medicine (DMD) l Manufacturing Engineering FOREST BIOECONOMY SCIENCES AND l Minors in Arts, Commerce, Nutritional Sciences, l Minors in Applied Music Technology, Arts,  l English (Literature, Language, or Language and l Service learning opportunities  Select minors offered by the Irving K. Barber School  Psychology l Law (JD) TECHNOLOGY (BSc BEST) or Science l Materials Engineering Literature on the Vancouver campus) l International learning opportunities of Arts and Sciences or the Faculty of Creative and Commerce, Education, Land and Food Systems, l Statistics l Medicine (MD) l Co-op education l Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering l Environment and Society (minor) l Research opportunities Critical Studies l Faculty of Forestry or Science l Statistics and Economics and Thermofluids options on the Vancouver l Community service opportunities ENTRY AFTER COMPLETION OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE l Family Studies (minor) l Mentorship and leadership opportunities l Majors, double majors, honours, and minors l BA with a major in Music (see ARTS)  Zoology campus, Mechatronics option on both campuses) l International exchange opportunities l Computer Science (BCS) l Film Studies l Double majors in Arts or Science, and minors OTHER OPTIONS: l Co-op education l Mining Engineering DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Education (BEd), except the Indigenous Teacher l First Nations and Endangered Languages COMMERCE (BCom) in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land and l Co-op education l Internship opportunities MANAGEMENT (BMgt) l SCIENCE + ARTS (BSc + BA) Education Program (NITEP) l First Nations and Indigenous Studies l UBC Sauder School of Business Food Systems, or Science l Minor in Commerce l Community service opportunities DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l SCIENCE + EDUCATION (BSc + BEd) l French l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: Arts One l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One  Faculty of Management l International exchange opportunities l APPLIED SCIENCE + ARTS (BASc + BA) French and Spanish l SCIENCE + MUSIC (BSc + BMus)  l Accounting and Coordinated Arts Notes: Gender and Women’s Studies FOREST SCIENCES (BSc FS) l SCIENCE + MANAGEMENT (BSc + MM) For other options at the master’s and PhD levels, OTHER OPTIONS:  l Business and Computer Science (combined major) l Co-op education  Integrated Management * Admission to the BMus requires an audition (in-person or l Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice via video). please visit grad.ubc.ca or gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca l Minors available in Arts, Commerce, l Business Technology Management l Internship opportunities l Faculty of Forestry OTHER OPTIONS: OTHER OPTIONS:  General Studies Entrepreneurship, Honours Mathematics, l Entrepreneurship l Service learning opportunities  Areas of focus in Accounting, Entrepreneurial  Majors, double majors, combined majors, and Science l Geography (Environment and Sustainability, or NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION l Finance l International learning opportunities DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: Technology, Finance, General Management, honours, minors, and concentrations  Minors available in Computer Science Human Geography on the Vancouver campus) (BSc NRC) YOU.UBC.CA l General Business Management l Research opportunities Human Resources Management, Marketing, l Majors, double majors, combined majors, | l German l FOREST SCIENCES + EDUCATION (BSc FS + BEd) and Management l Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management l Mentorship and leadership opportunities and Supply Chain/Operations l Faculty of Forestry honours, combined honours, and minors l German Studies (minor)  l FOREST SCIENCES + MANAGEMENT (BSc FS + MM) l Enriched first-year Applied Science with integrated l International Business (secondary specialization) Minors in Computer Science, Cultural Studies, l Second majors in Arts and minors in Arts, l Health and Society (minor) Notes:  academic English: Vantage One l Marketing * Entry with third-year standing OTHER OPTIONS: Economics, Psychology, or Sociology l Global Perspectives Commerce, Kinesiology, or Land and l History l Pre-Med alternative path l Operations and Logistics l Co-op education Co-op education l Science and Management Food Systems ACADEMICS ACADEMICS  16 u ADMISSIONS u THE PROCESS u you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc u you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/applied/application-evaluation

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l SAT 1 or ACTSAT + Writing. In countries where the and SAT ACT are unavailable, exemptions may be granted. UBC’s institution SAT code is 0965 and its ACT institution code is 5259. The optional essaySAT section is recommended, but not required. AP courses completed as part of the high school curriculum may be used to meet admission requirements. A subject may not be counted at both A Level and GCSE. Math Informatique does not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of the or Business, of School Sauder UBC the Management, Economics. of School Vancouver IB Math Studies does not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of the or Business, of School Sauder UBC the Management, Economics. of School Vancouver In some cases, you can also apply to study at UBC as a visiting student, taking courses for one or two terms before returning to institution. home your If you already hold a recognized bachelor’s degree and wish to enrol in courses not intended to lead to a particular degree or diploma, you can apply as an unclassified student. Transfer applicants to Vancouver’s Faculty of Science must have completed the equivalent of UBC’s first-year Differential Calculus. • • • • • • • • you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements u

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Graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a U.S. regionallyschool. accredited Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to present a minimum of six academic Standing in at least six academic subjectareas, including English, internationale). (option général baccalauréat the or général baccalauréat the of Completion Completed IB Diploma, including English A and at least three Higher Level courses. IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an admissions average Graduation from a university preparatory program at a senior secondary school Students completing a secondary school curriculum for which English is the languageinstruction of must complete an English course to at least the junior, Grade 11, or GCSE level Transfer applicants will be assessed on the most recent 30 credits attempted, includingfailures and repeatedcourses. Some programs may require specific core courses. If you have not taken sufficient courses (a minimum equivalent of one year’s transferablecourses) at the post-secondary level to form a basis of admission, you may be evaluated on both your final secondary school grades and programs. degree some for required are prerequisites school Secondary and non-academic Grade 12 courses. 12 Grade non-academic and English (composition/literature) to the senior level. ESL English courses are not acceptableto satisfy English requirements for admission. Three years of mathematics to thejunior level with at least three academic A Levels Allsections – S (scientifique), L (littéraire), or (économiqueES et sociale) are eligible for consideration. The baccalauréat technologique may be considered for admission on a case-by-caseThe baccalauréat basis. professionnel does not comprise a basis of admission to UBC. if you are graduating from a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as your admission. of basis study. of • • • Programme Diploma IB • IB Certificate Courses • • • • • • • • • REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS u CANADIAN STUDENTSCANADIAN

GENERAL CURRICULA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL FOR CURRICULUM SYSTEM BRITISH-PATTERNED BACCALAURÉAT FRENCH INTERNATIONAL (IB) BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL OTHER CURRICULA UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE AMERICAN SYSTEM SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY English is the language of instruction at UBC. study here, To you must meet the English Language Admission Standard. The most common ways meet to the English Language Admission Standard are achieve to a minimum score on a recognized English proficiency test – such as the International English Language System Testing or(IELTS) of the English Test as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – or complete to four years of schooling and/or achieve certain grades in senior-level academic courses at a recognized English- speaking school. SCORES TEST PROFICIENCY ENGLISH If you attend a non-English-speaking school, you can satisfy the English Language Admission Standard by achieving a minimum overall CAEL score score of IELTS 50–70, of 5.0–6.5, or TOEFL score of 70–90. Scores that meet or exceed these ranges are required for UBC’s standard, direct-entry degrees. It is recommended that students submit test scores at the time of application if possible. you.ubc.ca/english-language-competency u

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ansfer applicants to Vancouver’s Faculty of Science must have completed the equivalent of UBC’s first-year Differential Calculus. Secondary school prerequisites are required for some degree programs. degree some for required are prerequisites school Secondary In some cases, you can also apply to study at UBC as a visiting student, taking courses for one or two termsIf before you already returning hold a recognized to your home bachelor’s institution. degree and wish to enrol in courses not intendedunclassified student. to lead to a particular degree or diploma, you can apply as an Required to meet the University’s general and degree-specific requirements degree-specific and general University’s the meet to Required If you do not meet your program’s competitive admission criteria and you are an Aboriginal person of Canada, UBC will consider your application for Transfer applicants will be assessed on the most recent 30 credits attempted, including courses.core failures and repeated courses. Some programs may require specific If you have not taken sufficient courses (a minimum equivalent of one year’s transferableyou may becourses) evaluated at the on bothpost-secondary your final secondary level to form a schoolbasis of admission,grades and Tr Graduation from high school. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to present a minimum of six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses. Entry to Year 1: Minimum one year of study at a CEGEP, with a minimum of12 appropriate academic preuniversityincluding two courses courses (excluding in either courses English numbered (603) or French (601) 109), Entry to Year 2: Minimum two years of study at a CEGEP, completing an academic preuniversity DEC, including a minimum of two courses in either English (603) or French (601) certain programs using the Aboriginal Admission Policy. For more information on the policy, visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/aboriginal-students If you do not meet the University’s general admission requirements, we encourageAccess you program to consider on UBC’s one of the Okanagan many pathways campus, to UBC, the including UBC-Langara the Aboriginal Aboriginal Transferoptions Partnership in the province. on UBC’s For more Vancouver information, campus, visit or one students.ok.ubc.ca/aboriginal/access of a number of transfer • • • • • • • • • • • • REQUIREMENTS Courses in this category numerical numeracy, on focus symbolic and methods, examples Some computation. are: Calculus, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics. Pre-Calculus, and MATHEMATICS COMPUTATION AND REQUIREMENTS ,

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• Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Sciences • Mathematics and Computation • Sciences • Mathematics and • Mathematics and Computation • Sciences • Sciences • Visual and • Mathematics and Computation • Second Languages • Mathematics and Computation Computation • Social Studies • Mathematics and Computation • Mathematics and Computation Performing Arts • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social Studies • Visual and Performing Arts • Social Studies • Visual and Performing Arts

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BC AND YUKON3 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses required • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses required • Anatomy and Physiology 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 67%) • No specific courses required beyond those needed for beyond those needed for English Studies 12 or English First • Chemistry 12 • Anatomy and Physiology 12 • Chemistry 12 • Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, beyond those needed for general admission general admission Peoples 12 is required for all degrees. • Physics 12 • Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 • Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 Environmental Science 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12 general admission • Portfolio submission • Life Sciences 11 • Chemistry 11 • Portfolio submission • Letter of intent • Chemistry 11 • Letter of intent DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN CURRICULA OKANAGAN CAMPUS FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN CURRICULA OKANAGAN CAMPUS ALBERTA, NORTHWEST • Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits) • Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits) • Math 30-1 or Math 31 • Biology 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits) (minimum 67%) TERRITORIES, AND NUNAVUT • Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 (5 credits) • Chemistry 30 • Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30 English Language Arts 30-1 is required for • Physics 30 • Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 • Math 20-1 or Math 30-2 • Chemistry 20 all degrees. • Biology 20 • Chemistry 20

SASKATCHEWAN • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Biology 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 (minimum 67%) English A30 and English B30 are required • Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Earth Science 30, or Physics 30 for all degrees. • Physics 30 • Health Science 20 • Pre-Calculus 20 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physical Science 20 • Physical Science 20 • Health Science 20 • Physical Science 20

MANITOBA • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Biology 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S (minimum 67%) One compulsory core English 40S • Chemistry 40S • Biology 40S • Chemistry 40S • Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, or Physics 40S course is required for all degrees. • Physics 40S • Chemistry 30S or Physics 30S • Pre-Calculus 30S or Applied Math 40S • Chemistry 30S • Biology 30S • Chemistry 30S

ONTARIO • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) • MHF4U (Advanced • SBI4U (Biology) • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) (minimum 67%) Functions) ENG4U (English) is required for • SCH4U (Chemistry) • SBI4U (Biology) • SCH4U (Chemistry) • SBI4U (Biology), SCH4U (Chemistry), all degrees. • SPH4U (Physics) • SCH3U (Chemistry) or SPH3U (Physics) • MCR3U or MCF3M (Math) or SPH4U (Physics) • SBI3U (Biology) • SCH3U (Chemistry) • SCH3U (Chemistry)

QUEBEC • Calculus I • Calculus I • Calculus I • General Biology I • Calculus I (minimum 67%) Entry to Year 1 or Year 2: See page 20 • Calculus II • General Biology I or General Biology II • General Biology II • One of: General Biology I and General Biology II; or General for entry requirements. • General Chemistry I • Secondary V Chemistry • General Chemistry I Chemistry I and General Chemistry II; or two of: Mechanics, • General Chemistry II • Secondary V Physics • General Chemistry II Electricity/Magnetism, or Waves/Optics/Modern Physics • Two of Mechanics, Electricity/Magnetism, • Secondary V Math • Secondary V Chemistry or Waves/Optics/Modern Physics

NOVA SCOTIA • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Biology 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 67%) English 12 is required for all degrees. • Chemistry 12 • Biology 12 • Chemistry 12 • Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12 • Physics 12 • Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 • Math 11 or Math 12 • Chemistry 11 • Biology 11 • Chemistry 11

NEW BRUNSWICK • Pre-Calculus 120A • Pre-Calculus 120A • Pre-Calculus 120A • Biology 121 or Biology 122 • Pre-Calculus 120A (minimum 67%) English 121 or English 122 is required for • Pre-Calculus 120B • Pre-Calculus 120B • Pre-Calculus 120B • Chemistry 121 or Chemistry 122 • Pre-Calculus 120B (minimum 67%) all degrees. • Chemistry 121 or Chemistry 122 • Biology 121 or Biology 122 • Pre-Calculus 110 • Biology 121, Biology 122, Chemistry 121, Chemistry 122, • Physics 121 or Physics 122 • Chemistry 111, Chemistry 112, • Biology 111 or Biology 112 Geography 120, Physics 121 or Physics 122 Physics 111, or Physics 112 • Chemistry 111 or Chemistry 112 • Chemistry 111 or Chemistry 112

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B or MAT621B • BIO621A • MAT611B or MAT621B (minimum 67%) ENG611 or ENG621 is required for • CHM621A or CHM611A • BIO621A • CHM621A or CHM611A • BIO621A, CHM621A, CHM611A, PHY621A, or GEO621A all degrees. • PHY621A • CHM521A or PHY521A • MAT521B or MAT621A • CHM521A (or CHM511A) • BIO521A • CHM521A (or CHM511A)

NEWFOUNDLAND • Math 3200 or Math 3208 • Math 3200 or Math 3208 • Math 3200 or Math 3208 • Biology 3201 • Math 3200 or Math 3208 (minimum 67%) AND LABRADOR • Chemistry 3202 • Biology 3201 • Chemistry 3202 • Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, or Physics 3204 English 3201 is required for • Physics 3204 • Chemistry 220X or Physics 220X • Math 2200 or Math 3201 • Chemistry 220X all degrees. • Biology 220X • Chemistry 220X

IB DIPLOMA • IB Mathematics, excluding IB Math Studies • IB Mathematics, excluding IB Math Studies • IB Mathematics, • IB Biology • IB Mathematics, excluding IB Math Studies excluding IB Math Completed IB Diploma, including English A • IB Chemistry • IB Biology • IB Chemistry • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, or IB Physics Studies and at least three Higher Level courses. • IB Physics • Grade 11 Chemistry or Physics • Grade 11 Math • Grade 11 Chemistry • Grade 11 Physics strongly recommended

1 For information about general admission, please see pages 20–21. Information is correct at time of printing. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements 2 Except Quebec. See page 20 for Year 1 and Year 2 entry requirements for Quebec students. 3 In July 2019, the BC Ministry of Education introduced a new curriculum, which resulted in changes to many high school course names. If you completed a course under its old name, it still fulfills UBC’s admission requirements. 22 23 u PLANNING FOR YOUR DEGREE u VANCOUVER CAMPUS CANADIAN STUDENTS u you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements

DEGREE PROGRAMS APPLIED BIOLOGY APPLIED ARTS COMMERCE FINE DENTAL FORESTRY BSF INDIGENOUS INTERNATIONAL KINESIOLOGY BACHELOR + MEDIA STUDIES3 MUSIC3 SCIENCE 2, 3 3 BSc APBI SCIENCE BA BCom ARTS HYGIENE FOREST BIOECONOMY TEACHER ECONOMICS BKin MASTER OF BMS BMus BSc FOOD, (ENGINEERING) BFA BDSc SCIENCES AND EDUCATION BIE MANAGEMENT NUTRITION, BASc TECHNOLOGY BSc BEST PROGRAM DUAL DEGREE (NITEP) B+MM AND HEALTH FOREST SCIENCES BSc FS BSc FNH BEd NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BSc NRC URBAN FORESTRY BUF WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING BSc WPP

EVALUATION ON ALL ACADEMIC GRADE 11 AND 12 COURSE GRADES, WITH A FOCUS ON COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT CATEGORIES6

• Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language • Language Arts • Language Arts • All subject categories • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Mathematics and • Sciences • Mathematics and • Mathematics and Arts • Sciences • Sciences will be considered • Mathematics and • Sciences • Social Studies • Visual and • Sciences Computation • Mathematics and Computation Computation7 • Visual and • Mathematics and Computation Computation7 • Mathematics and • Mathematics and Performing Arts • Mathematics and • Sciences Computation • Second Languages • Social Studies8 Performing • Social Studies8 Computation Computation • Second Languages Computation Arts • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social Studies • Visual and Performing Arts • Social • Visual and Studies Performing Arts

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN CURRICULA1

BC AND YUKON9 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • A Science 11 • Pre-Calculus 12 • A Science 11 • Anatomy and • Pre-Calculus 12 • A Science 11 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12, • Applicants must • Geography 12, History 12, • A Science 11 • Pre-Calculus 12 Physiology 12 Anatomy and Required for all degrees: • Anatomy and • Chemistry 12* • A Science 11 • Audition or • Anatomy and Physiology 12, • A Science 11 apply and meet the or English Literature 12 • Audition, portfolio (minimum 67%) Physiology 12, • Physics 12* portfolio • Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 Physiology 12, requirements for one • A Science 11 (students in • Anatomy and Physiology 12, • English Studies 12 or Chemistry 12, or of BA, BFA, BKin, BMS, Chemistry 12, • Life Sciences 11 • Chemistry 11 • Portfolio submission composition), Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 English First Peoples 12 • Chemistry 11 Physics 12 BMus, BSc, BSc APBI, or Physics 12 4 4 letters of reference • Chemistry 11 • Any English Language Arts 11 • Physics 11 • Chemistry 11 • Life Sciences 11 or Physics 11 • Pre-Calculus 12 is strongly • Chemistry 11 • A Science 11 BSc FNH, BSc FRE, BSc • Supplemental recommended • Physics 11

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN VANCOUVER CURRICULA CAMPUS or any English First Peoples 11 FS, BSc GRS, BSc NRC, FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN VANCOUVER CURRICULA CAMPUS • Physics 11† submission • A language 11 or waiver5 BSc WPP, BSF and interview • Additional application • Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations process of Mathematics 12 required to the UBC Sauder School of Business

ALBERTA, NORTHWEST • Math 30-1 or • Math 30-1 or • No specific courses • Math 30-1 or • No specific • Biology 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits) • No specific courses • Math 30-1 or Math 31 • Math 30-1, Math 31 • Social Studies 30-1 or • No specific courses • Math 30-1 or Math 31 (5 credits) TERRITORIES, Math 31 (5 credits) Math 31 (5 credits) required beyond Math 31 courses • Chemistry 30 • Biology 30, Chemistry 30, required beyond (5 credits) (5 credits), Biology equivalent required beyond (minimum 67%) those needed for (5 credits) required AND NUNAVUT • Biology 30, • Chemistry 30* • Supplemental or Physics 30 those needed for 30, Chemistry 30, • Portfolio submission those needed for • Biology 30, Chemistry 30, general admission beyond general admission or Physics 30 Chemistry 30, • Physics 30* submission • Chemistry 20 • Math 30-1, Math 31 (5 credits) general admission or Physics 30 English Language Arts 30-1 is those or Physics 30 and interview 4 4 is strongly recommended • Audition, portfolio • Chemistry 20 required for all degrees. • Chemistry 20 needed for • Biology 20 or Physics 20 • Chemistry 20 process (students in • Physics 20 general • Physics 20† • Physics 20† composition), admission letters of reference • Audition or portfolio

SASKATCHEWAN • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Biology 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Pre-Calculus 30, • Geography 30, History 30: • Pre-Calculus 30 (minimum 67%) English A30 and English B30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30* • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 Biology 30, Chemistry Canadian Studies, or Social • Chemistry 30 30, or Physics 30 Studies 30 are required for all degrees. • Physics 30† • Physics 30* • Supplemental • Biology 304 or Physics 304 • Physics 30† submission • Portfolio submission and interview • Pre-Calculus 30 is strongly process recommended

MANITOBA • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Biology 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S • Pre-Calculus 40S, • World Geography 40S, • Pre-Calculus 40S One compulsory core English 40S • Biology 40S, • Chemistry 40S* • Chemistry 40S • Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Biology 40S, Western Civilization 40S, (minimum 67%) course is required for all degrees. Chemistry 40S, • Physics 40S* • Supplemental or Physics 40S Chemistry 40S, Global Issues 40S, or English • Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, or Physics 40S submission • Chemistry 30S or Physics 40S 40S Literary Focus (in or Physics 40S • Chemistry 30S addition to English 40S) • Chemistry 30S and interview • Biology 30S4 or Physics 30S4 • Chemistry 30S • Physics 30S • Portfolio submission • Physics 30S† process • Physics 30S† • Pre-Calculus 40S is strongly recommended

ONTARIO • MHF4U (Advanced • MHF4U (Advanced • MHF4U • SBI4U (Biology) • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) • MHF4U (Advanced • MHF4U (Advanced • One 4U or 4M course in • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) Functions) Functions) (Advanced ENG4U (English) is required • SCH4U • SBI4U (Biology), SCH4U Functions) Functions), SBI4U Geography, History, or (minimum 67%) Functions) for all degrees. • SBI4U (Biology), • SCH4U (Chemistry)* (Chemistry) (Chemistry), or SPH4U (Physics) (Biology), SCH4U Literature • SBI4U (Biology), SCH4U SCH4U (Chemistry), • SPH4U (Physics)* • Supplemental • SCH3U (Chemistry) (Chemistry), or • Portfolio submission (Chemistry), or SPH4U (Physics) or SPH4U (Physics) SPH4U (Physics) • SCH3U (Chemistry) submission • SBI3U (Biology)4 or • MHF4U (Advanced Functions) • SCH3U (Chemistry) • SCH3U (Chemistry) 4 • SPH3U (Physics) and interview SPH3U (Physics) is strongly recommended • SPH3U (Physics)† • SPH3U (Physics)† process

QUEBEC • Calculus I • Calculus I • Calculus I • General • Calculus I • Calculus I • One of: Calculus I • Geography (320), History • Calculus I (minimum 67%) Biology I Entry into Year 1 or Year 2: • Calculus II • Calculus II • Applicants • One of: General Biology I and • Applicants and Calculus II; or (330 or 332), or English • Calculus II (minimum 67%) General Biology I and Literature (603) See page 20 for entry • One of: General • General Chemistry I completing an • General General Biology II; or General completing an • One of: General Biology I General Biology II; or requirements. Biology I and General • General Chemistry II* academic Biology II Chemistry I and General academic • Portfolio submission and General Biology II; Biology II; or General preuniversity DEC Chemistry II; or two of: preuniversity DEC General Chemistry I • Two of Mechanics, • General • Calculus I is strongly or General Chemistry I and Chemistry I and General must also have Mechanics, Electricity/ must also have credit and General Electricity/ Chemistry I recommended General Chemistry II; or two of: Chemistry II; or two of: credit for Magnetism, or Waves/Optics/ for Calculus II, Chemistry II; or two Magnetism, or • General Mechanics, Electricity/ Mechanics, Electricity/ Microeconomics, Modern Physics Microeconomics, of: Mechanics, Waves/Optics/ Chemistry II Magnetism, or Waves/Optics/ Magnetism, or Waves/ Macroeconomics, Macroeconomics, Electricity/ Modern Physics* • Supplemental • Two of General Biology Option, Modern Physics Optics/Modern Physics and English 603 and English 603 Magnetism, or submission Secondary V Chemistry, or • Secondary V Chemistry Secondary V Physics Waves/Optics/ • Two of General Biology and interview Modern Physics • Secondary V Physics† Option, Secondary V process Chemistry, or Secondary V Physics†

1 For information about general admission, please see pages 20–21. 8 Only subjects related to Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies will be considered. 2 Requirements apply only to direct-entry specializations, including Acting, Film Production, Theatre Design and Production, and Visual Art. 9 In July 2019, the BC Ministry of Education introduced a new curriculum, which resulted in changes to many high school course names. If you completed a course under 3 If you apply to this program but are not admitted, you will automatically be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program. its old name, it still fulfills UBC’s admission requirements. 4 Physics 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for Wood Products Processing, while Biology/Life Sciences 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for all other Forestry degrees. * Outstanding candidates missing either Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 (or their equivalents) are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 5 Includes all second language courses, including all Indigenous languages of Canada (but excluding introductory Grade 11 language courses). † The physics requirement may be waived with scores of 86% or higher in senior-level Math and Chemistry, or scores of 5 or higher in IB Mathematics and IB Chemistry. 6 Except Quebec. See page 20 for Year 1 and Year 2 entry requirements for Quebec students. 7 Information is correct at time of printing. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements 24 Will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category. 25 u PLANNING FOR YOUR DEGREE u VANCOUVER CAMPUS CANADIAN STUDENTS u you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements

DEGREE PROGRAMS APPLIED BIOLOGY APPLIED ARTS COMMERCE FINE DENTAL FORESTRY BSF INDIGENOUS INTERNATIONAL KINESIOLOGY BACHELOR + MEDIA STUDIES3 MUSIC3 SCIENCE 2, 3 3 BSc APBI SCIENCE BA BCom ARTS HYGIENE FOREST BIOECONOMY TEACHER ECONOMICS BKin MASTER OF BMS BMus BSc FOOD, (ENGINEERING) BFA BDSc SCIENCES AND EDUCATION BIE MANAGEMENT NUTRITION, BASc TECHNOLOGY BSc BEST PROGRAM DUAL DEGREE (NITEP) B+MM AND HEALTH FOREST SCIENCES BSc FS BSc FNH BEd NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BSc NRC URBAN FORESTRY BUF WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING BSc WPP

EVALUATION ON ALL ACADEMIC GRADE 11 AND 12 COURSE GRADES, WITH A FOCUS ON COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT CATEGORIES

• Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language • Language Arts • Language Arts • All subject categories • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Mathematics and • Sciences • Mathematics and • Mathematics and Arts • Sciences • Sciences will be considered • Mathematics and • Sciences • Social Studies • Visual and Performing • Sciences Computation • Mathematics and Computation Computation5 • Visual and • Mathematics and Computation Computation5 • Mathematics and • Mathematics and Computation Arts • Mathematics and Computation 6 Performing 6 • Sciences Computation • Second Languages • Social Studies • Social Studies Computation • Visual and Performing Arts • Second Languages Arts • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social • Visual and Studies Performing Arts

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN CURRICULA1

NOVA SCOTIA • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific • Biology 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12, • Applicants must • Global Geography 12, • No specific courses • Pre-Calculus 12 required beyond courses required beyond Biology 12, Chemistry English 12 is required for all • Biology 12, • Chemistry 12* • Chemistry 12 • Biology 12, Chemistry 12, apply and meet the Global History 12, required beyond (minimum 67%) those needed for required those needed for 12, or Physics 12 requirements for one degrees. Chemistry 12, • Physics 12* • Supplemental or Physics 12 or Canadian Literature 12 those needed for • Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, general admission beyond general admission of BA, BFA, BKin, BMS, general admission • Chemistry 11 submission • Chemistry 11 • Portfolio submission or Physics 12 or Physics 12 those BMus, BSc, BSc APBI, and interview • Biology 114 or Physics 114 • Pre-Calculus 12 is strongly • Audition, portfolio • Chemistry 11 • Physics 11 needed for BSc FNH, BSc FRE, BSc (students in • Chemistry 11 process recommended • Physics 11†

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN VANCOUVER CURRICULA CAMPUS general FS, BSc GRS, BSc NRC, FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC | REQUIREMENTS CANADIAN VANCOUVER CURRICULA CAMPUS • Physics 11† composition), letters admission BSc WPP, BSF of reference • Audition or • Additional application portfolio required to the UBC Sauder School of Business

NEW BRUNSWICK • Pre-Calculus 120A • Pre-Calculus 120A • Pre-Calculus 120A • Biology 121 or • Pre-Calculus 120A • Pre-Calculus 120A • Biology 121, Biology • Canadian Geography 120, • Pre-Calculus 120A English 121 or English 122 is • Pre-Calculus 120B • Pre-Calculus 120B • Pre-Calculus 120B Biology 122 • Pre-Calculus 120B • Pre-Calculus 120B 122, Chemistry 121, Canadian History 122, World (minimum 67%) required for all degrees. • Biology 121, • Chemistry 121 or • Chemistry 121 • Biology 121, Biology 122, Chemistry 122, History 121, World Issues 120, • Pre-Calculus 120B Biology 122, Chemistry 122* or Chemistry Chemistry 121, Chemistry 122, Physics 121, or Physics or Canadian Literature 120 (minimum 67%) 122 – or both Chemistry 121, 122 Physics 121, or Physics 122 • Portfolio submission • Biology 121, Biology 122, • Physics 121 or Pre-Calculus 120A Chemistry 122, Physics 122* • Supplemental • Chemistry 111 or Chemistry 112 • Pre-Calculus 120A and Chemistry 121, Chemistry 122, Physics 121 or submission and Pre-Calculus • Chemistry 111 or • Biology 1114, Biology 1124, Pre-Calculus 120B are strongly Physics 121 or Physics 122 Physics 122 120B Chemistry 112 and interview Physics 1114 or Physics 1124 recommended • Chemistry 111 or Chemistry 112 • Chemistry 111 or process • Physics 111 or • Physics 111 or Physics 112† Chemistry 112 Physics 112 • Physics 111 or Physics 112†

PRINCE EDWARD • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B or • BIO621A • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B or MAT621B • MAT611B, MAT621B, • GEO621A, HIS621A, • MAT611B or MAT621B ISLAND • BIO621A, CHM621A • CHM621A MAT621B • CHM621A or • BIO621A, CHM621A BIO621A, CHM621A, or HIS621B (minimum 67%) or PHY621A ENG611 or ENG621 is required (or CHM611A), or or CHM611A* CHM611A (or CHM611A), or PHY621A • Portfolio submission • BIO621A, CHM621A, CHM611A, for all degrees. PHY621A • PHY621A* • Supplemental • BIO521A4 or PHY521A4 • MAT611B or MAT621B is or PHY621A • CHM521A (or • CHM521A submission • CHM521A (or CHM511A) strongly recommended • CHM521A (or CHM511A) CHM511A) or CHM511A and interview • PHY521A† • PHY521A† • PHY521A process

NEWFOUNDLAND • Math 3200 or • Math 3200 or • Math 3200 or • Biology 3201 • Math 3200 or • Math 3200 or • Math 3200, Math • World Geography 3202, • Math 3200 or Math 3208 AND LABRADOR Math 3208 Math 3208 Math 3208 • Chemistry Math 3208 Math 3208 3208, Biology 3201, World History 3201, (minimum 67%) Chemistry 3202, or World Literature 3207, English 3201 is required for • Biology 3201, • Chemistry 3202* 3202 • Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, or • Biology 3201, Physics 3204 or Global Issues 3205 all degrees. Chemistry 3202, • Physics 3204* • Supplemental Physics 3204 Chemistry 3202, or Physics 3204 • Chemistry 220X submission • Chemistry 220X • Portfolio submission or Physics 3204 • Chemistry 220X 4 4 • Physics 220X and interview • Biology 220X or Physics 220X • Math 3200 or Math 3208 is • Chemistry 220X • Physics 220X† process strongly recommended • Physics 220X†

IB DIPLOMA • IB Mathematics, • IB Mathematics, • IB Mathematics, • IB Biology • IB Mathematics, excluding IB • IB Mathematics, • IB Mathematics • No specific courses required • IB Mathematics, excluding excluding IB Math excluding IB Math excluding IB Math Math Studies Completed IB Diploma, • IB Chemistry excluding IB Math (excluding IB Math beyond those needed for IB Math Studies Studies Studies Studies including English A and • Supplemental • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, Studies Studies), IB Biology, general admission • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, at least three Higher • IB Biology, • IB Chemistry* submission or IB Physics IB Chemistry, • Portfolio submission or IB Physics or IB Physics Level courses IB Chemistry, • IB Physics* and interview • Grade 11 Chemistry • IB Mathematics (excluding • Grade 11 Chemistry or IB Physics process • Grade 11 Biology4 or Physics4 IB Math Studies) is strongly • Grade 11 Physics† • Grade 11 Chemistry recommended • Grade 11 Physics†

1 For information about general admission, please see pages 20–21. * Outstanding candidates missing either Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 (or their equivalents) are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 2 Requirements apply only to direct-entry specializations, including Acting, Film Production, Theatre Design and Production, and Visual Art. † The physics requirement may be waived with scores of 86% or higher in senior-level Math and Chemistry, or scores of 5 or higher in IB Mathematics and IB Chemistry. 3 If you apply to this program but are not admitted, you will automatically be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program. 4 Physics 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for Wood Products Processing, while Biology 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for all other Forestry degrees. Information is correct at time of printing. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements 5 Will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category. 6 Only subjects related to Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies will be considered.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS APPLIED SCIENCE ARTS BA HUMAN KINETICS BHK MANAGEMENT BMgt MEDIA STUDIES BMS SCIENCE BSc VISUAL ARTS BFA (ENGINEERING) BASc

EVALUATION ON ALL ACADEMIC JUNIOR AND SENIOR COURSE GRADES, WITH A FOCUS ON COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT CATEGORIES

• Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Sciences • Mathematics and Computation • Sciences • Mathematics and Computation • Mathematics and Computation • Sciences • Visual and Performing Arts • Mathematics and Computation • Second Languages • Mathematics and Computation • Social Studies • Social Studies • Mathematics and Computation • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social Studies • Visual and Performing Arts • Visual and Performing Arts

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA

CANADIAN OFFSHORE SCHOOL • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses • Anatomy and Physiology 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses required beyond those • Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 67%) • No specific courses required beyond those SYSTEM: BC CURRICULUM1 • Chemistry 12 required beyond those needed for general • Pre-Calculus 12 needed for general admission • Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, needed for general admission admission For information on other Canadian school • Physics 12 • Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 • Portfolio submission Environmental Science 12, Geology 12, or • Portfolio submission • Letter of intent Physics 12 • Letter of intent

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL | OKANAGAN CURRICULA CAMPUS systems, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying- FORDEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL | OKANAGAN CURRICULA CAMPUS ubc/requirements/canadian-high-schools-ok • Chemistry 11

AMERICAN SCHOOL SYSTEM • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus (minimum grade of C+) • AP Chemistry (or two full years of Chemistry)† • One year of Biology • One year of Chemistry • AP Physics (or two full years of Physics)† • One year of Chemistry or Physics • One year of Physics is strongly recommended

BRITISH-PATTERNED SYSTEM • Math (A Level) • Math (A or AS Level) • Math (A or AS Level) • Math (A or AS Level; minimum grade of C) • Chemistry or Physics (A Level) • Biology (A or AS Level) • Chemistry (GCSE) • Chemistry (GCSE) • Chemistry or Physics (GCSE) • Physics (GCSE) is strongly recommended • Physics (GCSE)

FRENCH BACCALAURÉAT • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+) • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+) • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+) • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+; minimum grade • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+), Biologie-Écologie of 10/20) (coeff. 5+), or Science de la Vie et de la Terre • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) (coeff. 5+)

INTERNATIONAL • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* (minimum grade of 3) BACCALAUREATE (IB) • IB Chemistry† • IB Biology • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics, UBC accepts Standard or Higher Level for • IB Physics† • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry or Physics or IB Geography all IB course requirements. • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry • Grade 11/junior-level Physics is strongly recommended

OTHER INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA • Grade 12/senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Math* (minimum grade Additional international countries are listed on • Grade 12/senior-level Chemistry • Grade 12/senior-level Biology of C+ or nearest equivalent) you.ubc.ca • Grade 12/senior-level Physics • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry or Physics • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry • Grade 11/junior-level Physics is strongly recommended

1 In July 2019, the BC Ministry of Education introduced a new curriculum, which resulted in changes to many high school course names. If you completed a course under Information is correct at time of printing. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements its old name, it still fulfills UBC’s admission requirements. * Requires senior-level Pre-Calculus Math (other international curricula). Math Informatique (French Baccalauréat) and IB Math Studies do not meet the requirement. † Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Physics or senior-level Chemistry (or their equivalents) may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS APPLIED BIOLOGY APPLIED SCIENCE ARTS COMMERCE FINE ARTS1,2 FORESTRY BSF INTERNATIONAL KINESIOLOGY BACHELOR + MASTER MEDIA MUSIC2 SCIENCE 2 2 BSc APBI (ENGINEERING) BA BCom BFA FOREST BIOECONOMY ECONOMICS BKin OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES BMus BSc FOOD, NUTRITION, BASc SCIENCES AND BIE DUAL DEGREE BMS AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (BSc BEST) B+MM BSc FNH FOREST SCIENCES BSc FS NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BSc NRC URBAN FORESTRY BUF WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING BSc WPP

EVALUATION ON ALL ACADEMIC JUNIOR AND SENIOR COURSE GRADES, WITH A FOCUS ON COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT CATEGORIES

• Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Language Arts • Mathematics and • Sciences • Mathematics and • Mathematics and • Visual and • Sciences • Mathematics and • Sciences • Social Studies • Visual and Performing Arts • Sciences Computation • Mathematics and Computation Computation4 Performing Arts • Mathematics and Computation Computation4 • Mathematics and • Mathematics and • Second Languages • Mathematics and • Sciences Computation • Second Languages • Social Studies5 • Social Studies • Social Studies5 Computation Computation Computation • Social Studies • Social Studies • Social Studies • Visual and • Visual and Performing Arts Performing Arts

DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA

CANADIAN OFFSHORE • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses • Pre-Calculus 12 • No specific courses • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 • Pre-Calculus 12, Anatomy and • Applicants must apply and • Geography 12, History 12, • No specific courses required • Pre-Calculus 12 SCHOOL SYSTEM: • Anatomy and Physiology • Chemistry 12† required beyond required beyond • Anatomy and Physiology 12, Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, meet the requirements for one or English Literature 12 beyond those needed for (minimum 67%) BC CURRICULUM6 12, Chemistry 12, or • Physics 12† those needed for those needed for Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 or Physics 12 of BA, BFA, BKin, BMS, BMus, • Portfolio submission general admission • Anatomy and Physiology 12, Physics 12 general admission general admission BSc, BSc APBI, BSc FNH, BSc • Audition, portfolio (students Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 For information on • Chemistry 11 • Chemistry 11 • Audition or portfolio FRE, BSc FS, BSc GRS, BSc • Chemistry 11 • Life Sciences 113 or Physics 113 in composition), and letters • Physics 11 DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA | VANCOUVER CAMPUS other Canadian school DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA | VANCOUVER CAMPUS • Physics 11 NRC, BSc WPP, BSF of reference systems, please visit • Physics 11 • Chemistry 11 • Additional application you.ubc.ca/applying- required to the UBC Sauder ubc/requirements/ School of Business canadian-high-schools

AMERICAN • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus • Pre-Calculus, Biology, • No specific courses required • Pre-Calculus †† SCHOOL SYSTEM • Chemistry (at least • AP Chemistry (or two • Chemistry (at least one year) Chemistry, or Physics beyond those needed for • One year of Chemistry general admission one year) full years of Chemistry)† • Biology3 or Physics3 (at least one • One year of Physics** • Physics (at least • AP Physics (or two year) • Portfolio submission one year)** full years of Physics)†

BRITISH-PATTERNED • Math (A or AS Level) • Math (A Level) • Math (A or AS • Math (A or AS Level) • Math (A or AS Level) • Math, Chemistry, Physics, • Math (A or AS Level) SYSTEM • Chemistry (GCSE) • Chemistry or Physics Level) • Biology, Chemistry, or Biology (A or AS Level) • Chemistry (GCSE) • Physics (GCSE)** (A Level)† or Physics (A Level) • Physics** (GCSE) • Chemistry (GCSE) • Chemistry (GCSE) • Physics (GCSE) • Biology3 or Physics3 (GCSE)

FRENCH • Mathématiques* • Mathématiques* • Mathématiques* • Mathématiques* • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+) • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+), • Mathématiques* (coeff. 7+) BACCALAURÉAT (coeff. 7+) (coeff. 7+) (coeff. 7+) (coeff. 7+) Biologie-Écologie (coeff. 5+), • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) • Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+) Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre (coeff. 5+), or Phys-Chimie (coeff. 6+)

INTERNATIONAL • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics* • IB Mathematics*, IB Biology, • IB Mathematics* BACCALAUREATE (IB) • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, • IB Chemistry† • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Chemistry, or IB Physics • IB Biology, IB Chemistry, UBC accepts Standard or or IB Physics • IB Physics† or IB Physics or IB Physics Higher Level for all IB • Grade 11/junior-level • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry • One year of Chemistry and course requirements. Chemistry • Grade 11/junior-level Biology3 one year of Physics** • Grade 11/junior-level or Physics3 immediately prior to IB Physics** Diploma at the Grade 11/ junior-level.

OTHER • Grade 12/senior-level • Grade 12/senior-level • Grade 12/ • Grade 12/senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Math*, • Grade 12/senior-level Math* INTERNATIONAL Math* Math* senior-level Math* • Grade 12/senior-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology • Grade 11/junior-level CURRICULA • Grade 12/senior-level • Grade 12/senior-level Chemistry, or Physics Chemistry Biology, Chemistry, or Chemistry† Additional international • Grade 11/junior-level Chemistry • Grade 11/junior-level Physics countries are listed on • Grade 12/senior-level • Grade 11/junior-level Biology3 or Physics** you.ubc.ca • Grade 11/junior-level Physics† Physics3 Chemistry • Grade 11/junior-level Physics**

1 Requirements apply only to direct-entry specializations, including Acting, Film Production, Theatre Design and Production, and Visual Art. * Requires senior-level Pre-Calculus Math (other international curricula). Math Informatique (French Baccalauréat) and IB Math Studies do not meet the requirement. 2 If you apply to this program but are not admitted, you will automatically be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program. ** The physics requirement may be waived with grades of A in Pre-Calculus Math and AP Chemistry (American school system), senior-level Math and Chemistry (other 3 Physics 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for Wood Products Processing, while Biology/Life Sciences 11 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended for all other Forestry degrees. international curricula), A-Level Math and Chemistry (British-patterned system), or scores of 5 or higher in IB Mathematics and IB Chemistry (International Baccalaureate). 4 Will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category. † Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Physics or senior-level Chemistry (or their equivalents) may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 5 Only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies. †† The Faculty of Science recommends AP or high school calculus for students pursuing the BSc. 6 In July 2019, the BC Ministry of Education introduced a new curriculum, which resulted in changes to many high school course names. If you completed a course under its old name, it still fulfills UBC’s admission requirements. Information is correct at time of printing. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements 30 31 u u

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