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  1. Bachelor of Arts

    ContentsIntroductionAcademic AdvisingAcademic RegulationsAdmission and TransferTransfer and Exchange CreditCredit Requirements and RegulationsDegree Requirements for students who enter the program in 2023/24 or earlierDegree Requirements for students who enter the program in 2024/25 or laterFirst-Year Program OptionsDegree Program OptionsRegistrati...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Academic Regulations Admission and Transfer Transfer and … a Specialization Outside the Faculty of Arts Examinations Academic Recognition, Promotion, and Continuation Academic …

    Last updated: Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:10

  2. Change of Campus

    Change of Campus applies to students who are currently attending UBC and who wish to change from the UBC Vancouver campus to the UBC Okanagan campus, or vice versa, with the exception of students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program.Current students who wish to change to a different program at the same campus, please see Change of Degree Prog...

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    … UBC students who wish to change campus must be in good academic standing and meet the minimum competitive admission … specific course requirements at the new campus. Students on academic probation and those who have been required to discontinue from their faculty due to poor academic performance are not normally eligible to change …

    Last updated: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 15:06

  3. Radiation Oncology and Developmental Radiotherapeutics

    PGY-1The purpose of PGY-1 is to introduce the trainee to independent decision-making in clinical practice. The development of a mature physician-patient relationship, and acquired competence in primary technical skills across a broad range of medical practice, is required.The rotations included in this year are radiation oncology (8 weeks), intern...

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    … gynecological oncology, lymphoma, breast, etc.) weekly academic half day: didactic instruction in radiobiology, … assessments fall and spring exams for senior residents Core Academic Activities Clinical Oncology ACU Bedside and … introduction to normal and abnormal radiological anatomy academic sessions weekly seminars Other Programs Facilitate …

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

  4. Behavioural Neuroscience

    Admission to the Major and Minor in Behavioural Neuroscience is suspended until further notice.The Department of Psychology offers opportunity for study leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. For information on the Bachelor of Arts, see Arts Psychology. For information on graduate degrees, see graduate Psychology.Students who are en...

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    … Education is a process of education which integrates academic study with related and supervised work experience … four work terms) supervised by scientists in industrial, academic or governmental positions. Co-op advisors visit … specialization, and they must have completed at least one academic term in this program. Admission is by application …

    Last updated: Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:56

  5. Computer Science

    The Department of Computer Science offers opportunities for study leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. For information on the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, see the Computer Science entry in the Arts section. For information on advanced degrees, see graduate Computer Science.Students who are entering second year and wish to...

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    … of continuing students will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students making satisfactory progress do not … education is a process of education which integrates academic study with related and supervised work experience … of Science program. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:24

  6. Fee-Based Digital Learning Tools Used for Assessment

    Purpose and Goals Digital learning tools and applications are an integral part of many courses at UBC and can demonstrably enhance student learning when integrated appropriately into course designs. Many applications are provisioned at an enterprise level at no cost to students or provided freely as open source tools. Others, particula...

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    … in overall course marks. By the beginning of the 2028/29 academic year, Senate expects that such costs for … digital assessments are permitted to weigh in a student’s academic standing. The percentage limit balances the … tools—the majority of assessment. The UBC Vancouver Senate Academic Policy Committee will review this policy in three …

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

  7. Admission

    The selection of university courses anticipating graduate studies in architecture should emphasize a breadth and mix of academic experience, including exposure to some aspect of visual communication. Irrespective of specific degree requirements within various faculties or universities, university-level coursework in mathematics, physics, English li...

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    … in architecture should emphasize a breadth and mix of academic experience, including exposure to some aspect of … literature, and composition is desirable. Beyond specific academic experiences, students entering the Master of … of Architecture program are generally required to hold the academic equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:45

  8. Neuroscience

    The departments of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Psychology, and Zoology jointly offer one undergraduate degree in neuroscience. For information on advanced programs in neuroscience, see the Graduate Program in Neuroscience.Students who are continuing in the B.Sc. program and entering second year and wish to pursue a Neuroscience specializat...

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    … Education is a process of education which integrates academic study with related and supervised work experience … four work terms) supervised by scientists in industrial, academic or governmental positions. Co-op advisors visit … specialization, and they must have completed at least one academic term in this program. Admission is by application …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:55

  9. British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD)

    The University recognizes the BCAGD Provincial Diploma for admission to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Applicants who have completed the BCAGD must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admissions. In addition, they also need to meet the Specific Program Requirements for Applicants Following the BC/Yukon Secondary...

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    … will be used if the examination result advantages the academic assessment. However, in cases where a significant … to use the examination grade only. The overall admission academic assessment will be based on all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 coursework, including ABE …

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

  10. Compliance with Health Safety Requirements

    In response to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, UBC Risk Management Services has created the COVID-19 Campus Rules, pursuant to the UBC Board of Governors Health and Safety Policy, to impede the spread of COVID-19 at UBC. The COVID-19 Campus Rules can be found on the Safety & Risk Services website.All students at UBC must comply with the COVID-...

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    … who fail to comply with the COVID-19 Campus Rules on an academic hold that blocks access to grades, transcripts, … based regulations. Prior to a student being placed on an academic hold, the Registrar must make reasonable efforts to … them of options available to them, including possible academic accommodations or academic concessions . The above …

    Last updated: Wed, 08/30/2023 - 15:02

  11. Degree Program Options

    Students may apply to enter the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and one of the degree program options listed below; see Admission and Transfer for more information.Students may change their program without penalty throughout their degree, but must complete at least one Major or Honours program prior to graduation. A maximum of two specializations is p...

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    … who have shown special aptitude. Entry requires high academic standing. Departments may also specify stringent … who have shown special aptitude. Entry requires high academic standing. Departments may also specify stringent … B.F.A. degree. Students are advised to meet with an Arts Academic Advisor as early as possible to discuss program …

    Last updated: Mon, 05/27/2024 - 15:40

  12. Music

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., D.M.A., M.A., M.Mus.MembersProfessorT.P. Carrabré, D. Chang, A. Fisher, K. A. Hamel, C. Hamm, N. J. Hermiston, N. Hesselink, G. Langager, D. J. Metzer, R. Sharon, R. Taylor, M. Tenzer, J. Wood.Associate ProfessorM. Anderson, J. Franch-Ballester, D. Fung, D. Gillham, J. Girard, H. Law, J. P. Raftery, D. Robinson, L. van Hande...

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    … the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' minimum academic standards for admission. Areas of specialization … the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' minimum academic standards for admission, applicants must possess an … (15 of which are in the major field, the remainder being in academic seminars in music history, music theory, and …

    Last updated: Mon, 04/28/2025 - 11:28

  13. School and Applied Child Psychology

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.A., M.Ed.MembersAssociate ProfessorL. Ford, A. Kassan, T. Schanding.Associate Professor EmeritusL. Miller.Assistant ProfessorA. Cloth, M. Nelson.Assistant Professors EmeritusW. McKee.Program OverviewThe School and Applied Child Psychology graduate programs prepare students to become psychologists who work in a variety of s...

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    … who work in a variety of settings, including: research, academic, school, community, and private settings. The … theory, research, and clinical skills. Training encompasses academic, social, emotional, behavioural, consultation, … to prepare psychologists who can serve as researchers, academics, practitioners, supervisors, and leaders in school …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:38

  14. Degree Requirements

    Core B.Mus. RequirementsPerforming in EnsemblesMinimum Requirements in PianoContinuation RequirementsPrivate Instrumental InstructionRecitals by Faculty and StudentsWriting and Research RequirementsCredit/D/Fail CoursesNon-Music ElectivesDean's ListClass Standing at GraduationAdditional Degree OptionsCore B.Mus. Requirements in Music History, Music...

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    … of the faculty present formal recitals throughout the academic year. All students in the Bachelor of Music program … More formal recitals are presented occasionally during the academic year. Normally several students will share one of … but less than 85.00%, calculated on all attempted UBC academic courses numbered 300 or higher. The designation …

    Last updated: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 11:52

  15. Registration

    Students should also refer to the University's detailed registration information and other guidance in the Program Information Hub on Canvas.Students are encouraged to register on their assigned date of registration. *Students admitted to Year 1 of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program must register by 15 July and students admitted to Yea...

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    … in courses offered by other UBC Faculties must abide by the Academic Regulations of the offering Faculty. When … from and/or not register in the prescribed courses with an Academic Advisor in advance of taking any such actions. … excluded courses are not equivalent, so permission of an Academic Advisor is required for the substitution of a …

    Last updated: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:17

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2025/26

Vancouver Campus

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