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  1. Graduate Diplomas

    An applicant may apply for admission to the diploma program by reviewing application requirements on the websites of the graduate program and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and completing the online application available on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.Students are admitted to study only in fields that...

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    … applicants for a graduate diploma program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from … range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year level courses. Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or … and encouraged from students who hold a credential deemed academically equivalent to a four-year bachelor's degree …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/10/2024 - 13:13

  2. Master of Business Administration

    For students that started the Program from September 2015 through August 2017, please see the Academic Calendar Archive.For students that started the Program from September 2017 through August 2018, please see the Academic Calendar Archive.Master of Business Administration (for students starting the Program September 2019 or later)The Master of Bus...

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    … from September 2015 through August 2017, please see the Academic Calendar Archive . For students that started the … from September 2017 through August 2018, please see the Academic Calendar Archive . Master of Business … takes into consideration a variety of criteria: previous academic performance, GMAT/GRE test scores, professional …

    Last updated: Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:13

  3. First Year Program Options

    The Faculty of Arts offers three enrolment options for students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at UBC:Arts One: An 18-credit, integrated, team-taught program focused on a general theme of concern within the humanities, social sciences, and the creative and performing arts. Themes vary by year. Further details fo...

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    … Coordinated Arts Program (CAP): An 18-credit coordinated academic program focusing on core topics in the humanities, … of the Winter Session. This program engages students in academic discussion through the analysis of classic and … university and critical thought, and offers peer as well as academic engagement, support and community. The sense of …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:47

  4. Doctoral Degrees

    An applicant may apply for admission to the degree program by reviewing application requirements on the websites of the graduate program and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and completing the online application available on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.Students are normally admitted to study only in fie...

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    … to a Canadian master's degree and who demonstrate superior academic standing. Specific minimum admission requirements … of the prescribed terms of study in the ELI Intensive Academic English Program (or pre-approved, equivalent … a degree deemed as an eligible basis for admission, OR have academic qualifications that would have ranked them in the …

    Last updated: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 10:11

  5. Applicants from a College or University

    Academic criteria are the primary basis for determining admissibility to UBC. For post-secondary transfer applicants, the academic assessment consists of a review of the applicant’s academic record from all previous post-secondary institutions attended.The minimum academic standing to qualify for admission as a transfer student is a C average (60% ...

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    … Academic criteria are the primary basis for determining … to UBC. For post-secondary transfer applicants, the academic assessment consists of a review of the applicant’s academic record from all previous post-secondary …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:47

  6. Admission and Transfer

    Academic Admission requirements are specified in Admissions. To apply to the Bachelor of Arts degree program, students should apply to UBC via youbc Vancouver and indicate the B.A. program as their first or second choice.Admission from Secondary SchoolApplicants are admitted on the basis of academic performance; evidence of personal initiative, com...

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    … Academic Admission requirements are specified in Admissions … Secondary School Applicants are admitted on the basis of academic performance; evidence of personal initiative, commitment, and accomplishment; and academic preparation, including breadth and rigor of …

    Last updated: Tue, 02/18/2025 - 15:28

  7. Applicants Following Other International Secondary School Curricula

    All applicants applying to UBC from a secondary school offering English-medium instruction must present a minimum final grade of 70% (or equivalent) in either junior (Grade 11) or senior year (Grade 12) English. Final grades include both the school grade and mandatory standardized examination results.Program requirements listed in Program Requireme...

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    … of Education (GCE), w ith standing in at least six academic subject areas (GCSE, AS and A Levels), including English, with at least three academic A Levels or six AS Levels. A subject may not be … A Level and AS Level courses that are not sufficiently academic in content (as determined by UBC) cannot be used. …

    Last updated: Tue, 01/28/2025 - 14:31

  8. International Degree Partnership Programs

    UBC-Melbourne Law School J.D./LL.M. Degree Partnership UBC-Tsinghua University School of Law LL.B./J.D. Degree Partnership Joint Legal Education Agreement with the University of Hong Kong UBC-Sydney Law School Partnership Agreement UBC-Melbourne Law School J.D./LL.M. Degree Partnership Eligible students enrolled in the J.D. pr...

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    … follow the criteria and process described in the UBC Academic Calendar . Subsequent to successful completion of … UBC is not an indication or guarantee of admission to MLS. Academic Requirements MLS J.D. students must complete at … Registration Students will be governed by the applicable academic rules, codes of conduct, and the like which are in …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:49

  9. Co-operative Education Program

    The Applied Science Co-operative Education Program provides workshops, coaching and support, including the employer job posting system to search and secure paid, program-monitored work experience, to Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism (B.Des.) students, directly related to their academic program. Through partic...

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    … and Urbanism (B.Des.) students, directly related to their academic program. Through participation in the job search … gain valuable skills that can assist them with their academic program path while preparing for their post-degree … must continue to meet the co-op requirements, including academic requirements, and be eligible for advancement in …

    Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:50

  10. Resources, Environment and Sustainability

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.A., M.Sc.MembersProfessorsK. Chan, S. Chang, S. Donner, L. Harris, M. Johnson, M. Kandlikar, C. Kremen, G. Öberg, N. Ramankutty, T. Satterfield, H. Wittman.Associate ProfessorsD.R. Boyd, J. Zhao.Assistant ProfessorsJ. Gantois, A. Giang.Program OverviewThe Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) provi...

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    … healthy environment. Students in RES develop tailored academic programs for their graduate degrees to draw on the … breadth of their previous educational experience and their academic and career goals, RES offers either a Master of … Education. Doctor of Philosophy Admission Requirements The academic program is flexible and, to a large extent, …

    Last updated: Fri, 06/14/2024 - 10:52

  11. Co-operative Education Program

    The Applied Science Co-operative Education Program provides motivated and qualified students workshops, coaching and support, including the employer job posting system, to search and secure paid, program monitored work experience, which is directly related to their academic program. Through participation in the job search and work terms co-op stude...

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    … work experience, which is directly related to their academic program. Through participation in the job search … gain valuable skills that can assist them with their academic program path while preparing for their post-degree … must continue to meet the co-op requirements, including academic, and be eligible for advancement in their academic …

    Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:43

  12. Degree Requirements for Indigenous Teacher Education

    Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) Elementary & Middle Years and Secondary OptionsNITEP builds upon Aboriginal identity and cultural heritage while preparing and challenging persons of Aboriginal ancestry to be effective educators for public, First Nations and independent schools.Both the NITEP Elementary & Middle Years and the NI...

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    … after completing all prescribed courses and practica.   Academic Component 1   English 100-level 2 Literature and … 6 Canadian studies 3 Science 3 Mathematics 2 3 Senior Academic Courses 18 Approved Electives 36 Indigenous … field centres. NITEP secondary students must complete the academic course requirements necessary to present a Major, …

    Last updated: Wed, 06/19/2024 - 08:31

  13. Master of Business Analytics

    The Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) provides a professional course of study designed to prepare graduates with the skills to apply advanced analytical tools and methods to address management challenges in today’s big data business environment.The program is available for full-time study. The program will generally be completed within 12 months ...

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    … takes into consideration a variety of criteria: previous academic performance, GMAT/GRE test scores, professional … to the program is competitive and generally requires an academic standing higher than the published minimum. If the … minimum overall score of 84 PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): minimum overall score of 70 CAEL (Canadian …

    Last updated: Tue, 07/02/2024 - 14:02

  14. Graduate Student Parental Accommodation Policy

    This policy, V-303: Graduate Student Parental Accommodation Policy, applies to students currently registered in full-time graduate programs at the University of British Columbia, including those administered by faculties other than the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, who are in Good Standing and making satisfactory progress toward the...

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    … of such status, by standardizing a minimum level of academic accommodation during that period. This policy does … and tuition and student fees must be paid as usual. Academic deadlines and expectations are to be flexible and … completion of course assignments, examinations, and other academic requirements. Such modifications of academic …

    Last updated: Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:51

  15. Master of Management

    The Master of Management (MM) provides a professional course of study designed to prepare graduates with applied knowledge focused in business.The Master of Management is a general management program with two offerings:A 9-month program requiring a bachelor’s degree in an area other than business prior to entering the program. A 6-month program c...

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    … takes into consideration a variety of criteria: previous academic performance, GMAT/GRE test scores, professional … to the program is competitive and generally requires an academic standing higher than the published minimum. … minimum overall score of 84 PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): minimum overall score of 70 CAEL (Canadian …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:46

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