You are reading the 2025/26 Academic Calendar. The 2024/25 version remains in effect until August 31, 2025 and is available here.

  1. Visiting Graduate Student

    A visiting graduate student is one who is attending UBC to complete coursework and/or research toward the requirements of a graduate degree at another recognized university. To be eligible for admission as a visiting student to UBC, the student must be currently registered in a graduate program with good standing at the home university, and must pr...

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    … activity which denotes full-time student engagement in academic research. A VIRS may be initially registered at UBC … period from one to 12 months, not necessarily related to academic terms, but will be registered in VURS_V 499 / …

    Last updated: Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:04

  2. Degree Requirements

    Instruction in the School is offered through:Lecture and seminar classesDesign studio classes - an exploration of selected topics in architectural design. Students are expected to present and defend their proposals in the course of critical dialogue with faculty members, visiting professionals, and their peers during reviews.To qualify for the Mast...

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    … an established company or organization for two consecutive academic terms. A co-operative education term may commence … Each co-operative education term is equivalent to three academic credits and is considered elective credit. …

    Last updated: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:43

  3. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc.MembersProfessorsM. Allard, S. Aparicio, M. Bally, K. Bennewith, A. M. Churg, H. Cote, A. Devlin, Z. -H. Gao, D. Granville, D. Huntsman, A. Karsan, J. Kizhakkedathu, M. Krajden, G. Krystal, W. Lam, C. Laule, H. Luo, I. Mackenzie, T. Nielsen, P. Sorensen, C. Steidl, F. Takei, B. Verchere, P. Watson, C. Wellington, A. Wen...

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    … from our M.Sc. program having achieved a first class academic standing and demonstrated the ability to do … students must possess a bachelor's or M.D. degree with the academic background outlined in the Eligibility section. …

    Last updated: Mon, 04/28/2025 - 11:38

  4. Degree Requirements for students who enter the program in 2023/24 or earlier

    All students in the Bachelor of Arts degree program must complete the following seven requirements1:Writing and Research RequirementLanguage RequirementScience RequirementLiterature RequirementOutside RequirementUpper-level RequirementArts Credit Minimum Requirement1See also Credit Requirements and Regulations.1. Writing and Research RequirementThe...

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    … for passing a proficiency test. Students must consult Arts Academic Advising . If the language is taught at UBC, … for such examination must first be sought from the academic department providing instruction in the language. … for proficiency examination. Students must consult Arts Academic Advising. Reach or exceed the level specified in …

    Last updated: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 11:20

  5. Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology

    The major in Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology (BEST) is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in the non-traditional forestry sector. The major provides students with a solid foundation in science and technology for innovative design and development of renewable materials and energy and sustainable land use strateg...

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    … provide students with work experience integrated with their academic programs. The year-round program normally requires … the required number of work terms along with the normal academic requirements. For more information please contact …

    Last updated: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 10:56

  6. English

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.A.MembersProfessor EmeritusL. K. Arnovick, L. J. Brinton, J. Giltrow, N. J. Hudson, E. M. Kröller, I. B. Nadel, J. Segal, M. L. Weir.ProfessorP. Badir, R. C. Cavell, M. Chapman, B. Dancygier, S. Dollinger, S. Echard, A. Frank, S. Guy-Bray, E. Hodgson, D. Justice, L. Moss, V. Nardizzi, K. Philip, A. Te Punga Somerville...

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    … Education Option English Ph.D. students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for the Ph.D. … average of at least 3.33 on a four-point scale based on all academic courses taken during the two senior undergraduate …

    Last updated: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 16:26

  7. Wood Products

     The major in Wood Products provides students with an understanding of wood as a material. Emphasis is placed on a basic understanding of engineering concepts, business, communication, and problem-solving skills to produce graduates capable of managing a wood products manufacturing facility. Graduates will be able to plan and construct product...

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    … provide students with work experience integrated with their academic programs. The year-round program normally requires … the required number of work terms along with the normal academic requirements. For more information please contact …

    Last updated: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 11:10

  8. Introduction

     A School within the Faculty of Arts Director’s OfficeLea Caragata, Director2011 West MallVancouver, BC V6T 1Z2Telephone: 604.827.5493Website: socialwork.ubc.ca The School of Social Work offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Social Work, the first professional degree in social work. The School also offers graduate ...

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    …   Advancement   Although satisfactory performance in both academic coursework and in practicum placements is a … student can appeal to UBC's Senate Committee on Appeals on Academic Standing.   Unless otherwise specified above, all …

    Last updated: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:51

  9. Soil Science

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.L.W.S.MembersProfessorA. Black, S. Grayston, M. Krzic.Professor EmeritusC. Chanway, L. M. Lavkulich, H. E. Schreier.Associate ProfessorJ. T. Cornelis, S. M. Smukler.Associate Professor EmeritusA. A. Bomke.Assistant ProfessorZ. Taye.Program OverviewSoil Science offers opportunities for advanced study and research lea...

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    … may be interviewed by a MLWS advisor to determine any academic deficiencies, including lack of pre-requisites. … program. Transfer credit information can be found in the Academic Calendar . The MLWS degree program is designed to …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:36

  10. Business Administration

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc.B.MembersProfessorK. Aquino, M. Carlson, H. Cavusoglu, R. Cenfetelli, M. Chandrashekaran, D. Dahl, A. Fisher, L. Garlappi, R. M. Giammarino, D. Granot, D. Griffin, K. Head, R. L. Heinkel, R. W. Helsley, J. Hoegg, T. Huh, H. Krishnan, K. Li, R. Lundholm, M. Nagarajan, J. C. Ries, S. Robinson, S. Shechter, D. van Jaa...

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    … prepare appropriately qualified individuals for careers in academic research and teaching and for research positions in … Since each student enters the program with a unique academic background and pursues a course of study that …

    Last updated: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 16:26

  11. Policies on Fees

    Notice Regarding Tuition FeesPayments and Due DatesDepositsLate Payment of FeesTax ReceiptsRegistration in More Than One ProgramExchange StudentsSenior CitizensDistance Learning ProgramsDomestic or International tuition and fees assessmentInternational Student to Permanent Resident Status15539-not-reg-tuiNotice Regarding Tuition Fees Tuition, ...

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    … Fee Amount U-Pass Fee $184.00 per term iMED * $237.00 per academic year, $338.00 per term, or $79.00 per month * … or permanent residents aged 65 years or over during the academic period in which they are registered are not … Enrolment Services Advisor (Vancouver) within the first academic period in which they are eligible. Fees will be …

    Last updated: Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:52

  12. Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc. MembersProfessor EmeritusA. Eddy.ProfessorsJ. Bettinger, M. Bedaiwy, L. Brotto, M. Brussoni, B. Carleton, G. Cundiff, S. Dell, A. Devlin, R. Goldman, R. Grunau, D. Huntsman, P. Janssen, K.S. Joseph, T. Kissoon, J. Kwon, P. C. K. Leung, D. Matsell, C. Maxwell, J. McAlpine, S. Miller, D. Money, W. Norman, T. Ob...

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    … and participating in a mentorship program. Students’ academic program must be approved by the supervisory … and participating in a mentorship program. Students’ academic program must be approved by the supervisory …

    Last updated: Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:42

  13. Population and Public Health

    Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.G.H., M.H.A., M.H.Sc., M.P.H., M.P.H./M.S.N.MembersProfessorA. Anis, N. Bansback, C. Black, M. Brauer, M. Brussoni, S. Bryan, S. Cox, H. Davies, T. Dummer, E. Frank, P. Janssen, K.S. Joseph, R. Kassam, A. Kazanjian, M. Koehoorn, M. Law, A. Manges, L. Mâsse, K. McGrail, C. R. Mitton, S. Morgan, M. Naus, T. Oberlander...

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    … the MGH are: • TOEFL (score of 100 or higher); OR • IELTS Academic Test (overall score of 7.0 or higher and component … M.H.A. program will be evaluated based on a combination of academic achievement, GMAT/GRE results, or a similar … and Public Health), and M.H.Sc. Emily Van Gulik , Academic Programs Manager School of Population and Public …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:28

  14. Nursing

    Degrees Offered:Ph.D., M.S.N., M.P.H./M.S.N., M.N.-N.P.MembersProfessorJ. Baumbusch, G. Boschma, H. Brown, A. Browne, V. Bungay, J. Oliffe, A. Phinney, E. Saewyc, S. Wong.Professor EmeritusS. Campbell, W. A. Hall, M. J. Lynam, M. MacPhee, S. Thorne.Associate ProfessorL. Currie, S. Dahinten, B. Garrett, K. Haase, F. Havaei, F. Howard, L. H...

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    … in Degree Programs https://nursing.ubc.ca/graduate/academic-request-instructions … academic.support@nursing.ubc.ca … Nursing …

    Last updated: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 11:00

  15. Minor Options

    Students who wish to focus their electives may, with the approval of the Assistant Dean Students in Science Advising, undertake an optional minor specialization concurrently with their first specialization (major, honours, combined major, combined honours, and General Science except as noted below for specific minors). Applications will not be...

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    … Science Advising . Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed … Science Advising . Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed …

    Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:19

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2025/26

Vancouver Campus

2016 1874 East Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6T 1Z1

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