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  1. Public Policy and Global Affairs

    Degree offered: M.P.P.G.A.MembersProfessorE. Baines, M. Cameron, T. Cheek, H. Gusterson, K. Hopewell, M. Kandlikar, P. Le Billon, A. Macfarlane, M.V. Ramana, N. Ramankutty, R. Sumaila, H. Tworek.Associate ProfessorD. Boyd, C. Callison, J. Dierkes, S. Kim, N. Kunz, M. Margulis, K. Ostwald, T. Shakya, S. Shneiderman.Assistant ProfessorT. Cookson, T. ...

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    … applicants for a master's degree 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 … on the following components of their applications: academic transcripts application statements three required …

    Last updated: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 11:05

  2. Credit Requirements and Regulations

    Degree, Upper-level, and Arts Credit MinimumIn order to earn their degree, students must complete at least 120 B.M.S.-eligible credits. A minimum of 48 of these credits must be completed through courses numbered 300 and above.Of the 120 required credits, at least 72 must be taken within the Faculty of Arts, as defined by subject area. Credit comple...

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    … the student’s program of study, to emphasize learning and academic exploration of the new and unfamiliar, and to … grading scheme are strongly encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor for course planning and to check Degree … must obtain, in advance, a Letter of Permission from Arts Academic Advising. See also Letter of Permission to Study at …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:45

  3. Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.A.MembersProfessorL. Angeles, A. Chaudhry, L. Harris, J. Pierre, J. Puar, P. Riaño-Alcalá.Professor EmeritusG. Creese, A. Henry, V. Raoul, B. Ross, V. Strong-Boag.Associate ProfessorM. Mahtani, C. Patterson.Assistant ProfessorJ.P. Catungal, R. Sia.Program OverviewGender, race, sexuality and social justice (GRSJ) studies is...

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    … and Social Justice. The student may describe relevant non-academic experience, and explain any discrepancies in the academic record. This statement should also specify the … and social justice. The student may describe relevant non-academic experience, and explain any discrepancies in the …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:59

  4. Degree Requirements

    Effective September 1, 2022, the following requirements represent the core courses of the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) program. In addition, students in third year must select an option and complete the specific option program requirements set out below. Students who were initially registered in the B.Com. program prior to September 1, 2022, shoul...

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    … to September 1, 2022, should consult the Office of Student Academic Services regarding the requirements to complete the … for a normal sequence of courses must consult an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services. Non-Commerce students taking Commerce …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 16:12

  5. Rehabilitation Sciences

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.R.Sc.MembersProfessorR. Ajjawi, L. Boyd, K. Campbell, J. Eng, S. J, Forwell, J. Guenette, L. Holsti, M. Hunt, T. Jarus, L. Li, T. Liu-Ambrose, W. C. Miller, B. Mortenson, A. Scott, J. Zwicker.Professors EmeritusC. Backman, E. Dean, S. R. Harris.Associate ProfessorS. Barbic, P. Camp, S. Huot, L. Nimmon, B. Sakakibara...

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    … therapy, or a related rehabilitation profession, an academic record that meets the requirements of the Faculty … from courses offered within the Program or from other academic units. The specific courses taken will depend on … recognized four-year baccalaureate degree at an accredited academic institution. Prior Education and Experience: …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:39

  6. Applicants Following American Secondary School Curriculum

    Applicants following the American secondary school curriculum must present the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission:graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a US regionally-accredited school; English to the senior level (not ESL); three years of mathematics to the junior level; a minimum final grade of 70%...

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    … criteria to be considered for admission: graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a US … courses as part of their diploma. Applicants with a strong academic record who do not present the minimum number of … as per above will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Academic courses are generally taken in the junior or senior …

    Last updated: Thu, 10/26/2023 - 16:25

  7. Graduate Co-operative Education

    Doctor of Philosophy The co-op option is available in the following Doctor of Philosophy graduate program: English Master of Arts Students admitted to the Master of Arts program in a department with a co-operative education option may apply for admission to the Arts Co-operative Education Program. The Program helps ...

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    … first term at UBC. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work … are taken in addition to the courses needed to meet normal academic requirements. These courses do not count for credit … degree, but their completion will be noted on a student's academic record. Contact Information Arts Co-op Program …

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

  8. Attendance

    Regular attendance is expected of students in all their classes (including lectures, laboratories, tutorials, seminars, etc.). Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from final examinations. Students who are unavoidably absent because of illness or disability should report to their instructors on return to classes....

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    … tutorials, seminars, etc.). Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from final … to their instructors on return to classes. Any request for academic concession must be clearly expressed (see Academic Concession ). Students may not, concurrently with …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:48

  9. Bachelor of Commerce

    ContentsIntroductionAcademic AdvisingAdmission for Students Entering the Program in 2023/24 or LaterAcademic RegulationsAcademic AdvancementCo-operative EducationMinors and ConcentrationsDegree RequirementsCommerce Scholars ProgramAccountingBusiness and Computer Science – Combined MajorBusiness Technology ManagementEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral Bu...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission for Students Entering the Program in 2023/24 or Later Academic Regulations Academic Advancement Co-operative Education Minors and …

    Last updated: Mon, 05/26/2025 - 15:03

  10. Awards from External Funding Agencies

    Vanier ScholarshipsThe Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships offered by NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR aim to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. Both domestic and international students are eligible. Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian university, and the Vanier Scholarships must be held by the student at the university that nominated ...

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    … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. Students … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. The … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. The …

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

  11. Introduction

    The University of British Columbia has established UBC Vantage College on its Vancouver campus to offer programs that broaden the capacity of the University to attract and support outstanding international students.The College offers first-year programs for international students from a wide variety of school systems, and with different linguistic ...

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    … but who may benefit from smaller class sizes and additional academic, language, and social supports. Students will form a cohort within the program that includes academic language preparation, additional academic support, and the completion of first-year …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:26

  12. English Language Proficiency Tests

      TestMinimum Competence for Undergraduate Admission1Minimum Competence for Entry to the Conditional Admission Program4Minimum Competence for Vantage CollegeCAELCanadian Academic English Language AssessmentOverall 70Overall 60 with no sub-test below 50Overall 50CELUBC Certificate in English Language2600 and 650500400Cambridge English Qual...

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    … 4 Minimum Competence for Vantage College CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Overall 70 Overall 60 … 160 IELTS International English Language Testing System (Academic) 6.5 with no part less than 6.0 6.0 with no part … 5.5 Reading and Writing PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic) Overall Score: 65 Overall Score:60 Overall Score: …

    Last updated: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:26

  13. Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy

    Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Registration Academic Regulations Academic Leave Deg...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Registration Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements … Entry-to-Practice …

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

  14. Flexible Doctor of Pharmacy

    Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements … Flexible Doctor of …

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

  15. Admission

    General InformationUBC's procedures, policies, and general admission requirements are specified in the Admissions section of the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Media Studies program is limited; attainment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.In addition to applying for admission to the de...

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    … specified in the Admissions section of the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Media … 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: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:10

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2025/26

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