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  1. Radiology

    The postgraduate program in Radiology is a five-year program fully approved for certification and fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The second year provides core training in physics, chest radiology, abdominal imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, and trauma radiology. The key modalities include rad...

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    … also multiple opportunities to develop teaching skills. The academic program consists of daily sub-specialty rounds, and weekly Grand Rounds, and academic half-day sessions. The latter includes a two-year …

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

  2. Bachelor of Commerce

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

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

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

  3. The Chapman Learning Commons

    The Chapman Learning Commons, located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, provides tutoring, writing assistance, peer academic coaching, learning technology support, Mac multimedia workstations and an extensive equipment lending program. Friendly student staff are available to answer your questions and help you navigate the wealth of resources...

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    … Centre, provides tutoring, writing assistance, peer academic coaching, learning technology support, Mac … navigate the wealth of resources UBC offers to support your academic success. … The Chapman Learning Commons …

    Last updated: Tue, 05/09/2023 - 15:51

  4. Master of Occupational Therapy

    Please see the M.O.T. Program in Occupational Therapy.On completion of all academic courses and clinical fieldwork requirements, graduates in Occupational Therapy are eligible to write the national Certification Examination offered by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).The Occupational Therapy program at UBC is accredited by...

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    … Program in Occupational Therapy . On completion of all academic courses and clinical fieldwork requirements, … at UBC is accredited by the CAOT, and meets or exceeds the academic accreditation standards of the World Federation of …

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

  5. Library, Archival, and Information Studies

     Degree Offered: Ph.D.MembersProfessor EmeritiL. Duranti, J. Saltman.ProfessorsF. Kwakkel, V. Lemieux, H. O'Brien.Associate ProfessorsM. Abdul-Mageed, J. Douglas, E. Meyers, L. Nathan, L. Sinnamon.Assistant ProfessorsJ. Bullard, E. Shaffer, H. Turner. Program OverviewThe School of Information, offers a program leading to the Doctor of Phi...

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    … a recognized institution indicating a superior level of academic performance in a field of specialization that will … work as attested by three letters of reference, prior academic performance, record of publications, and work in …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:05

  6. Program-Specific Prerequisites

    Many undergraduate programs require post-secondary transfer applicants to satisfy specific academic requirements at either the secondary or post-secondary level in order to be considered for admission.Transfer applicants should consult the Calendar for more information on program and course pre-requisites for the program(s) to which they wish to ap...

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    … post-secondary transfer applicants to satisfy specific academic requirements at either the secondary or … post-secondary equivalents may be obtained from an academic advisor in the faculty. … Program-Specific …

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

  7. Arts Studies

    The Faculty of Arts offers special topics and interdisciplinary courses for upper-division students in the Faculty of Arts and two second-year level courses in the UBC-Ritsumeikan Joint Program.Distinguished Visitors (ASTU_V 401) (3-6). Special topics course offered by distinguished visitors in the Faculty of Arts. Topics announced annually.Interdi...

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    … Canadian and Japanese societies. Offered as part of a joint academic program with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, they … Joint Program (UBC-Ritsumeikan House), and from Arts Academic Advising Services (Buchanan D111). … Arts Studies …

    Last updated: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 17:44

  8. Master of Engineering

    The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program is suited to students who wish to pursue their engineering education in a preferred area of specialization beyond the undergraduate level, but who do not wish to pursue a thesis research program. Applicants who are considering taking a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the future should apply for admission t...

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    … in all specializations must hold a credential deemed academically equivalent to a four-year bachelor's degree … training and relevant professional experience to offset the academic deficiency, may be granted admission on the …

    Last updated: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:23

  9. Psychiatry

    The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada sets the training objectives and standards for all Canadian Postgraduate Training Programs and the Department of Psychiatry at UBC is accredited by the Royal College with external review in 2016 until the next accreditation visit in 2019.Currently there are 114 residents in the five-year progra...

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    … with 22 PGY1 residents being enrolled each year. The academic year runs from July 1 to June 30. Training to be a … the last year of training. One day per week is dedicated to academic seminars. The philosophy of our program is to train …

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

  10. Program of Study

    Doctoral StudentsRegistrationAll doctoral students admitted to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must register when they begin their studies. Students must remain continuously registered until the degree is completed, except for periods of time for which the student is away on an approved leave of absence. Failure to register for two...

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    … the specific requirement must be recorded on the student's academic record. Graduate Diploma Students All graduate … the specific requirement must be recorded on the student's academic record. Graduate Certificate Students All graduate … the specific requirement must be recorded on the student's academic record. … Program of Study …

    Last updated: Tue, 01/07/2025 - 15:37

  11. Admission

    Admission to the B.Sc. in Wood Products Processing is suspended effective September 2024. This degree program will be replaced by the B.Sc. in Natural Resources (Wood Products Major). Additional information available here.The Faculty of Forestry will accept applications from students with varying educational preparation:directly from secondary scho...

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    … or institute of technology. Achievement of the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission in the … of Commerce and Business Administration section of the Academic Calendar.   … Admission …

    Last updated: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 12:25

  12. Introduction

    Admission to the B.S.F. (Bachelor of Science in Forestry) is suspended effective September 2024. This degree program will be replaced by the B.Sc. in Natural Resources (Forest Management Major)The Bachelor of Science in Forestry (B.S.F.) program provides the foundation for the professional management of stands and forests for a broad array of uses ...

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    … the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board as providing the academic requirements for becoming a professional forester … Switching between the majors is possible with little academic penalty within the first year of either of the …

    Last updated: Wed, 05/22/2024 - 21:57

  13. Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    A five year specialist training program in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, recognized and fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in their competency by design format. Training occurs at hospital sites in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. The goal is to achieve a balance of general training, subspe...

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    … basis by faculty. Additional learning opportunities include academic day seminars, simulation seminars, Journal Club, … (for example ATLS, ACLS, NRP and FCCS). There is an annual Academic day which gives the residents an opportunity to …

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

  14. Environmental Sciences

    The B.Sc. specialization in Environmental Sciences, offered by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, is designed to give students a broad perspective on the environment. The specialization concentrates on understanding the major environmental issues facing human societies and it adopts an integrative cross-disciplinary approach ...

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    … science students will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Students making satisfactory progress do not … of the second year. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work …

    Last updated: Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:44

  15. Graduate Certificate in Applied Geological Engineering

    The Graduate Certificate in Applied Geological Engineering is an 8-month, 9 credit specialized program for engineers and geoscientists on advanced applications of applied geotechnics.The program will equip geoscientists and engineers from relevant disciplines with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle advanced challenges faced in the geologi...

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    … range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year level courses Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or … Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ entry in the Academic Calendar regarding English Language …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 15:45

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