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  1. Institutes

    Applied Mathematics, Institute ofFaculty of ScienceThe Institute of Applied Mathematics promotes interdisciplinary research activities involving applied mathematics.iam.ubc.caAsian Research, Institute ofFaculty of ArtsThe Institute of Asian Research is UBC’s focal point on contemporary Asian policy issues. The Institute seeks to build knowledge tha...

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    … Race, Sexuality and Social Justice is an interdisciplinary academic unit that offers an undergraduate major and minor, … interdisciplinary, and impact-oriented responses from the academic community. …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 13:24

  2. Minor Programs

    Students who wish to focus their non-Kinesiology electives may, with the approval in writing of the School's Undergraduate Advising Centre, undertake an optional minor program in conjunction with the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. All courses in the minor must be taken outside of the School of Kinesiology. There are four types of minors available....

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    … field or specialization. Students should design a coherent, academically sound course of studies for their program … prerequisites. Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed …

    Last updated: Fri, 09/27/2024 - 15:09

  3. Graduate Programs

    Graduate programs in Education are offered by various units in the Faculty of Education, as well as by the Faculty as a whole. For graduate program descriptions and admission requirements, please see Education Graduate Programs or visit the Education unit offering the program:Dept. of Curriculum and PedagogyDept. of Educational & Counselling Ps...

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    … providing national certification together with academic credentials. The program will start with a 5-day … may be considered for admission who do not meet the academic requirements stated above, but who have had …

    Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:29

  4. Biology

    The departments of Botany and Zoology jointly offer one undergraduate degree. For information on advanced programs in biology, see graduate Botany and Zoology. Students wishing to undertake a graduate program in biology should contact the life science departments most appropriate to the field of specialization.There are several undergraduate degree...

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    … be reviewed and considered for promotion at the end of each academic year. Co-operative Education Program This optional program integrates academic study and supervised work experience. Enrolment is …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:50

  5. Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health (GCIPH)

    Program OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health is a 12-credit specialized program equipping students with necessary skills to address public health issues in Indigenous communities through multi-disciplinary approaches and culturally relevant strategies.Students will receive foundational training in the core disciplines of pub...

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    … range (76% at UBC) in third and fourth year level courses. Academic standing with at least 12 credits on third or … may be considered for admission who do not meet the academic requirements stated above, but who have had …

    Last updated: Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:11

  6. Credit Requirements and Regulations

    Degree and Arts Credit MinimumIn order to earn their degree, students must complete at least 120 B.F.A.-eligible credits. Of these 120, at least 72 must be taken within the Faculty of Arts1 (see below).A minimum of 50% of total degree credits, 50% of upper-level degree credits, and 50% of upper-level specialization credits (Honours, Major or Minor)...

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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 …

    Last updated: Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:55

  7. Degree Requirements for Secondary Teacher Education

    Graduates of the secondary options are prepared to teach one or two subjects in secondary schools (Grades 8-12), depending on prior background.Specializations are offered in virtually all subject areas currently taught in secondary schools in British Columbia. The program offers curriculum and pedagogy courses for all specializations offered.Teache...

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    … of technology education consists of the equivalent of five academic years (150-152 credits) of liberal, technical, and … basis by Admissions. Students who have completed academic requirements for a concentration or a major in …

    Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 11:27

  8. Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

    The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies offers programs of study that lead to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Arts (M.A.), and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).We offer a unique opportunity to explore the societies of the ancient Mediterranean and the Near East. Our faculty includes world experts who both teac...

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    … of study that will best prepare them to achieve their academic and professional goals within the field. Transfer … of study that will best prepare them to achieve their academic and professional goals within the field. Transfer …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/10/2024 - 14:56

  9. Course and Specialization Approval

    Students registered in the B.Sc. program may not at the same time be registered in courses at another secondary or post-secondary institution without prior approval. See Concurrent Studies at UBC and Another Post-secondary Institution.A student who has passed a course will not be permitted to repeat that course for higher standing. Courses in the S...

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    … exclusion with a course already passed should consult academic advisors in the appropriate department and also in … students are registered in a specific specialization their academic records cannot be adjudicated for graduation.   … …

    Last updated: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:16

  10. Environmental Sciences

    This program is pending final approval by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.The B.Sc. specialization in Environmental Sciences, offered in partnership by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, is designed to prepare students to be environment...

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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: Mon, 06/02/2025 - 09:18

  11. Credit Requirements and Regulations

    Degree and Arts Credit MinimumIn order to earn their degree, students must complete at least 120 B.A.-eligible credits. Of these 120, at least 72 must be taken within the Faculty of Arts, except in cases where the program requires more than 48 credits outside of Arts1 (see below).A minimum of 50% of total degree credits, 50% of upper-level degree c...

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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 …

    Last updated: Fri, 06/14/2024 - 10:03

  12. Pharmacology

    The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics offers opportunities for study leading to doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees. For information on advanced degrees, see graduate Pharmacology. For further information on other courses within the department, see the Faculty of Medicine. All students who intend to take the B.Sc. ...

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    … for PCTH_V 398, 399, and 498, in addition to the normal academic requirements, and pay the Co-op Education program … specializations. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and suitability for pharmacological …

    Last updated: Tue, 02/04/2025 - 12:10

  13. Forest Sciences

    The major in Forest Sciences is an academically challenging program for students interested in the biology and dynamics of forest ecosystems. The objective of the program is to develop professionals who understand the dynamics of, and conduct research in, forested ecosystems. The program provides a strong foundation for careers involving the biolog...

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    … The major in Forest Sciences is an academically challenging program for students interested in … in the first weeks of September, January or May of the 3rd academic year. Students in the Honours specialization can …

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

  14. Romance Studies

     The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies offers a program of study in Romance Studies that leads to the Bachelor of Arts.Major in Romance StudiesA Major in Romance Studies requires the completion of 42 credits, at least 30 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students must have completed at least one of FREN_V 202, ITAL_V ...

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    … of study that will best prepare them to achieve their academic and professional goals within the field. … of study that will best prepare them to achieve their academic and professional goals within the field. …

    Last updated: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:11

  15. Degree Requirements

    In order to receive the M.D. degree, students must pass all assessments, all courses, and all years of the four-year M.D. undergraduate program. For more information about courses, please see the Courses Leading to the Doctor of Medicine section below.During the program, individualized curricular time and unstructured curricular time have been allo...

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    … education program objectives, and in conjunction with the academic standards, are requirements for admission. These … at the end of April. Starting with students entering in the academic year of 2018-19, fourth year consists of the …

    Last updated: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:43

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2025/26

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