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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Adding a Specialization Outside the Faculty of Arts

    Bachelor of Fine Arts students are permitted to complete one of the following specializations offered by Faculties other than the Faculty of Arts. Note that the primary specialization in the degree must be completed in Arts. Students are advised to be mindful of the Arts Credit Minimum. See Degree Requirements and Credit Requirements and Regulation...

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    … Interested students are encouraged to meet with an Arts Academic Advisor as early as possible to discuss program … field. Interested students are advised to meet with an Arts Academic Advisor as early as possible to discuss program … upper-level courses. Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed …

    Last updated: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:07

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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, R. Pritchard, J. P. Raftery, D. Robinson...

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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: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 15:30

  8. 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. Students may … 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: Mon, 02/24/2025 - 16:34

  9. 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

  10. 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: Thu, 04/10/2025 - 14:47

  11. Craniofacial Science

     Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc.MembersProfessorsF. Almeida, D. Bromme, M. Brondani, D. Graf, L. Hakkinen, H. S. Larjava, D. Laronde, D. MacDonald, M. Macdougall, R. Marins de Carvalho, C. M. Overall, C. Poh, E. Putnins, J. M. Richman, D. Ruse, Y. Shen, C. Shuler, H. C. von Bergmann, C. Wyatt, E. H. K. Yen, L. Zhang.Professors EmeritiD. M. Brune...

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    … Overview The M.Sc. program ordinarily requires two full academic years of study. There is also the option to enrol … The Ph.D. program ordinarily requires at least three full academic years of study. Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs are … the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum academic standards for admission. Applicants for the Ph.D. …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 14:21

  12. Biotechnology

    The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UBC and the Biotechnology Program at the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) offer a five-year joint degree Co-operative Education Program that integrates academic study at both institutions with related and supervised work experience. Enrolment is limited. Entry into the specialization is at the secon...

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    … joint degree Co-operative Education Program that integrates academic study at both institutions with related and … BCIT campus) include two four-month work terms along with academic and technical studies. The fourth and fifth years …   8 The credit for the work terms is not included in the academic credits needed for the degree or the totals for the …

    Last updated: Wed, 01/29/2025 - 16:26

  13. Admission

    NOTE: The Faculty of Dentistry is not accepting applications to the International Dental Degree Completion Program (IDDCP) at this time until further notice.Internationally-trained dentists holding Canadian Citizenship or valid permanent residency permits in Canada are eligible to apply to the 4-year DMD program provided all admissions requirements...

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    … are met. Admission to the Faculty of Dentistry is based on academic performance and personal qualities as evidenced by … . Completion of three academic years in a Faculty of Arts or Science including … the following prerequisite courses by April of the academic year in which they apply will be considered for …

    Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:30

  14. Journalism

      Degree Offered: M.J. MembersProfessorsK. Al-Solaylee, A. Hermida, P. W. Klein, M. L. Young.Associate ProfessorsC. Callison, L. Maraj.Assistant ProfessorsS. Dadugblor, A. McGee, O. Tenenboim. Program OverviewThe mission of the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is to achieve the highest professional standards in journalis...

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    … By combining advanced journalism practice and theory with academic studies at the graduate level, the program not only … of journalism and brings developments in many areas of academic investigation to a wider reading public. Workshops, … Applicants will be required to indicate their intended academic specialty at the time they apply. Because the …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:03

  15. UBC Graduate Admissions Applicant Declaration

    DECLARATIONI agree that my post-secondary grades may be released to UBC.I agree to notify the graduate program(s) to which I am applying of any additional post-secondary studies taken or registered courses from which I withdraw subsequent to the date of this application.I certify that information provided in written responses are accurate and my ow...

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    … I confirm that I have disclosed all non-UBC post-secondary academic history information, including current coursework, … not; (c) require me to withdraw from UBC; (d) subject me to academic discipline; (e) share the information I provided … your access to UBC systems making decisions about your academic status, including but not limited to admission, …

    Last updated: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 10:13

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