handbook for future undergraduate students

Handbook for Future Undergraduate Students

Welcome! President’s MessageUNBC is an extraordinary place filled with tremendous academic opportunities.

This handbook is filled with information about programs and various student services, but we also feature stories about our students, alumni, and faculty that will show you how attending UNBC can shape your future.

UNBC’s intense focus on research combined with our small class sizes means our students have the opportunity to engage with faculty on cutting-edge research projects while earning their undergraduate degree.

Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all making meaningful contributions to society and the communities we serve. We’re looking to create the next generation of leaders; are you ready to become one of them?

Join us at UNBC – our community will make you feel welcome the moment you set foot on campus, and help you become the leader I know you are.

Daniel Weeks, President and Vice-ChancellorUNBC Timberwolves mascot.

UNBC at a Glance 2015 | 2

Experience Northern BC | 4

Regional Campuses | 5

Education Options | 6

2015/16 Programs | 7 - 28

Student For a Day | 29

Learning Environment | 30

Life on Campus | 32

Recreation & Athletics | 34

Canada’s Green UniversityTM | 35

Student Support Services | 36

Life After UNBC | 37

Money Matters | 38

Admission Requirements | 40

Becoming a UNBC Student | 42

Dates & Deadlines | 43

Contact Us | 44

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Facts & Stats• Average entering grade from high school: 84%

• Faculty to student ratio: 1:9

• Number of graduates: 11,898

• Number of students: 3,456

• Academic courses offered: 975

Located in the spectacular landscape of Northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, placing second in its category in Maclean’s magazine’s annual university rankings.

We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all. UNBC provides undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. While this student handbook focuses on undergraduate studies, there is also a diverse and unique range of graduate programs at UNBC. All of our programs are designed to enhance the personal development of its students and give them skills and knowledge demanded by today’s job market. Please visit our website at unbc4u.unbc.ca for further information about our undergraduate and graduate program offerings, or email us at [email protected].

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Experience Northern BCNatural Beauty, Affordable Living

The landscape in Northern BC is incredibly diverse: rolling across the prairie-like Peace country, climbing the jagged Rocky Mountains, floating along the countless rivers and lakes of the Interior Plateau, and extending to the coastal rain forest. UNBC has campuses located throughout the North, and students have access to incredible recreation and natural wilderness, all within minutes of each campus community.

Prince George, home to UNBC’s main campus, is Northern BC’s largest city. Students have access to many big city amenities as well as the more than 150 parks and 1,700 hectares of green space within city limits. Students also have unlimited access to public transit and the opportunity to get around the city quickly and conveniently.

Let Us Entertain YouPrince George has an amazing variety of cultural and entertainment venues including cafés, live professional theatre, a six-screen movie theatre, symphony, and an arena for concerts and sporting events. The wide selection of restaurants and pubs is enough to keep even the most social students busy during their off hours.

Life At Your LeisureThere are plenty of on-campus activities available, both at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre and on nearby trails. Close to campus, some of the best running and mountain biking can be found at the Otway Nordic Centre – host to cross-country ski events. For downhill skiing or snowboarding, there are ski resorts to match your skill level that are a short drive away.

3 ski hillswithin 45 minutes

of the city

Regional CampusesUNBC In the North | unbc.ca/campuses

UNBC is unique in its mandate to provide accessibility and opportunity for people living in Northern BC. Access to education is readily available, as UNBC maintains campuses north, west, and south of the main campus in Prince George. And with almost 12,000 graduates, UNBC’s impact is being felt both within and far beyond the region it serves.

South-CentralThe South-Central campus serves an area from 100 Mile House to Valemount to Burns Lake. Located in Quesnel, UNBC shares a stunning campus with the College of New Caledonia. Current programming includes General Arts, Nursing, and Social Work, and First Nations Studies.

NorthwestBC’s northwest is home to two UNBCcampuses,Terrace and Prince Rupert,along with course offerings in communities including Houston, Smithers, the Hazeltons, Stewart, Kitimat, Nass Valley, and Haida Gwaii. A range of undergraduate and graduate programs/courses are offered, with current emphasis placed on Nursing, Social Work, Education, and First Nations Studies.

Peace River-LiardUNBC’s Peace River-Liard campus is located in northeastern BC in Fort St. John. More than 60,000 people live in this region in communities such as Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, and points in between.UNBC provides the region with programming in Social Work and university transfer courses.

Nass Valley - AffiliateUNBC partners with Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute (WWNI), a community-driven, post-secondary aboriginal organization based in the Nisga’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw in the Nass Valley. This allows UNBC to offer a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in First Nations Studies within the community.

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Education OptionsChoose Your Future | unbc.ca/programs

Whether you’re just out of high school and eager to forge your career path or simply seeking to learn a new hobby, UNBC can meet your needs. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificates, diplomas, and individual Continuing Studies courses. Many certificate and diploma courses count towards a degree.

Certificates & DiplomasCertificates and diplomas are offered by colleges and universities in academic, technical, and vocational fields. UNBC offers a number of certificates and diplomas that can be laddered into our degree programs.

Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s degrees are also called undergraduate degrees. These degrees are granted for the completion of undergraduate majors and generally require four years of full-time study.

Master’s DegreeMaster’s degrees normally follow an undergraduate degree and generally take two years of full-time study to complete. These degrees emphasize research usually leading to a thesis or project. Many of UNBC’s bachelor’s degree graduates will go on to complete a master’s degree with us or at universities around the world.

Doctorate DegreeDoctoral degrees are the highest level of study that students can complete and normally require a minimum of five to six years of study with original research on a defined topic. UNBC offers three innovative and renowned PhD programs.

Continuing StudiesUNBC offers a wide range of courses and workshops for professional development and personal interest. These courses do not normally count towards requirements for an academic degree, diploma, or certificate program; some, however, are accredited by professional groups.unbc.ca/continuing-studies

2015/16 Programs

Master’s DegreesBusiness Administration (MBA & MSc)

Development Economics (MA)

Disability Management (MA)

Education (MEd) - Counselling - Multidisciplinary Leadership - Special Education

Engineering - Applied Science (MASc)

Engineering - Integrated Wood Design (MEng)

English (MA)

First Nations Studies (MA)

Gender Studies (MA)

Health Science (MSc) History (MA)

Interdisciplinary Studies (MA) (MSc)

International Studies (MA) - Global Environmental Policy - International Development - Regional Relations

Mathematical, Computer, Physical, and Molecular Sciences (MSc) - Biochemistry - Chemistry - Computer Science - Mathematics - Physics

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA) - Environmental Studies - Geography - Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES)

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MSc) - Biology - Environmental Science - Forestry - Geography - Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism

Nursing (MScN) (MScN: FNP)

Political Science (MA)

Psychology (MSc)

Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor’s DegreesArts (BA) Anthropology* Economics English Environmental Studies First Nations Studies General Arts Geography History* Global and International Studies Nature-Based Tourism Management* Northern Studies Political Science Public Administration and Community Development Women’s Studies

Commerce (BComm)* Accounting* Finance* General Business* Human Resources Management* International Business* Marketing*

Education (BEd) Elementary (K-7) Secondary (8-12)

Health Sciences (BHSc) Biomedical Studies* Community and Population Health: Aboriginal and Rural Health* Community and Population Health: Environmental Health*

Other ProgramsIntegrated Analytical Skills and KnowledgeProgram (IASK) (An enhanced first-year program)

Northern Advancement Program (transition year of study for students from rural communities and/or First Nations communities)

Science (BSc) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology* Biology* Chemistry* Computer Science* Environmental Science* Geography Integrated Science Mathematics and Statistics* Natural Resources Management* -Forest Ecology and Management* -Outdoor Recreation and Conservation* -Wildlife and Fisheries* Physics* Psychology*

Applied Science (BASc) Environmental Engineering (A UBC / UNBC joint degree)

Nursing (BScN) Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Post-Diploma Baccalaureate Nursing

Planning (BPI) First Nations Planning Natural Resource Planning Northern and Rural Community Planning

Social Work (BSW) Child Welfare Specialization First Nations Specialization

Northern Medical Program (MD) (A part of UBC’s Faculty of Medicine distributed medical program involving UBC, UNBC, and UVic)

Independent Minors Global Environmental Change Philosophy Russian Studies

Doctorate DegreesHealth Sciences (PhD)

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (PhD)

Psychology (PhD)

Graduate Certificate

Leading for Learning

Certificates

First Nations Certificate Programs Aboriginal Community Resource Planning Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing First Nations Language First Nations Public Administration General First Nations Studies Métis Studies Nisga’a Studies Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Nursing Certificate Program Rural Nursing

Public Administration Certificate Program Public Administration

Social Work Certificate Programs Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Child Welfare

Diplomas

First Nations Diploma Programs Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing First Nations Language and Culture

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Curriculum and Instructional Studies Montessori Education

*Honours offered | Joint majors also offered

pending approval

pending approval


Alumni: Kimberly Gulevich

Environmental Engineering graduate Kimberly Gulevich’s

passion for alternative energy began at high school science fairs in Fort

St. John.

“Science projects took me down the environmental path,” says Gulevich.

That path led to UNBC, where she began working on sustainability research

in her first year of study – including research at UNBC’s ground-breaking bioenergy facility.

Gulevich now works as an Engineer in Training with Ubran Systems in Fort St. John.

“I want to give back to the North,” she says. “This is the future and I’m part of it here.”

Potential Careers• Energy Manager

• Project Manager

• Environmental Field Technologist

• Environmental Engineer

• Planning & Development Supervisor

• Environmental Planner

Applied Scienceunbc.ca/environmental-engineering

This degree is offered collaboratively by UNBC and UBC. Students benefit from the strengths of both institutions, providinga flexible and distinct educational experience. In their first two years, students develop a foundation in math, biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and environmental science at UNBC. Students attend UBC in their third and fourth years and gain a hands-on understanding of engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design through courses in civil, chemical, and biological engineering. Students return to UNBC for their final term, where they focus on practical environmental engineering problems.

Bachelor of Applied Science Major

Program Admission

Admission requirementsProvincial admission requirements (see pg 40) including Pre-Calculus 12, Chemistry 11, and Chemistry 12.

Recommended courses Physics 12

Deadline to apply March 1

Minimum average to apply 75% | Competitive Entry

Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended. Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission to competitive entry programs.

• Environmental Engineering (4.5 years)

Kimberly Gulevich has a passion for sustainability research, including work at UNBC’s bioenergy facility.


Artsunbc.ca/programs

Students wishing to study the arts at UNBC have a broad range of disciplines from which to choose. Arts students learn critical thinking through engagement and dialogue in the classroom and beyond. Courses are thought-provoking and allow students to study the world, people, cultures, and history. UNBC arts degrees provide the foundation for both careers and further study.

Bachelor of Arts Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission

Admission requirementsProvincial admission requirements (see pg 40).

Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for pre-requisite purposes for the Economics program.


Minimum average to apply 65%

Professor: Dr. Jacqueline Holler

Dr. Jacqueline Holler, an Associate Professor with the Department of

History, uses the historic BC town of Barkerville as a classroom in the

summer. Barkerville is a former gold rush town that’s been restored as a tourist attraction. Her class gives

students the chance to study history as it unfolds around them and delve into the archives to conduct primary research.

“It’s where it all began,” she says. “It’s the heart of who we are as British Columbians.

It’s the stuff that made BC what it is.”

Potential Careers• Curator

• Paleontologist

• First Nations Advisor

• Tourism & Hospitality

• Journalist

• Teacher

• Economist

• Political Analyst

• Anthropology*

• Economics

• English

• Environmental Studies

• First Nations Studies

• General Arts

• Geography

• Global and International Studies

• History*

• Nature-Based Tourism Management*

• Northern Studies

• Political Science

• Public Administration & Community Development

• Women’s Studies

Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.

History Professor Jacqueline Holler takes students out of the classroom to witness the past unfold around them at Barkerville, one of BC’s most historic sites.


Alumni: Reza Akbari

Immersing himself in an English-speaking environment was high on

Reza Akbari’s list of priorities when he came to UNBC from Iran.

After graduating, Akbari (BComm, 2010) opened Shiraz Café and Restaurant, adding Persian food to

the ethnic eateries in Prince George. In 2013, he won a Prince George Chamber

of Commerce Business Excellence Award as best new entrepreneur.

The small class sizes at UNBC helped

Akbari build connections and gain the skills he needed to open Shiraz.

“UNBC and my career together became reasons to stay in Prince George,” he said.

Potential Careers• International Marketing

• Advertising Executive

• Financial Planner

• Accountant

• Operations Manager

Commerceunbc.ca/commerce

Commerce students at UNBC study a wide range of business topics and current trends where they develop organizational, problem-solving, and communications skills. Six majors allow students to explore and specialize in the area that interests them most. Double majors are also available.

At UNBC, Commerce students are extremely active in and outside the classroom with their participation in the Commerce Student Society, community-based projects, socials, and the JDC West business competition. Commerce graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of careers and industries.

Bachelor of Commerce Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission


Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes.


Minimum average to apply 65% Admission requirements and deadlines

are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.

• Accounting*

• Finance*

• General Business*

• Human Resources Management*

• International Business*

• Marketing*

Reza Akbari at his restaurant, Shiraz, in Prince George.


Alumni: Beverly Isaac

Improving the quality of Aboriginal education is important to graduate

Beverly Isaac (BEd 2012). As the Interim Assistant Director of

the First Nations Centre at UNBC, Isaac puts her degree to use every day by encouraging students to

reach their full potential. Aboriginal education is also the focus of her ongoing graduate studies at UNBC. In

her master’s research Isaac is exploring new and better ways to deliver Aboriginal education. “I want all students to know

they can succeed,” says Isaac. “I’m using my UNBC teaching degree to influence

positive outcomes and improve educational opportunities.”

Potential Careers:• Elementary School Teacher

• Secondary School Teacher

• Guidance Counsellor

• Principal

• College/University Instructor

• Training Director

• Reading Specialist

Educationunbc.ca/education

The Education degree at UNBC is a two-year program taken after a minimum of 90 credit hours (three years of coursework). Students study childhood cognitive, social and academic development, and the latest trends in education. Students pursuing an Education degree at UNBC learn to teach in K-12 education environments. This program readies graduates to be well-prepared teachers. Practicum placements in all four semesters allow students to observe classrooms and practice their learning in school settings. UNBC students are paired with experienced teachers in their areas of specialization. Elementary education students teach all subjects in the elementary curriculum, while secondary education students teach the subjects they are academically prepared to teach such as math, English, or social studies.

Bachelor of Education Majors

Program Admission

Admission requirements

ElementaryAn acceptable three or four year Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 90 credit hours of undergraduate course work.

SecondaryAn acceptable three year Bachelor’s degree plus 30 additional credits or a four year degree.

Recommended courses Please visit unbc.ca/education for specific information.

Deadline to Apply March 15

Minimum average to apply 2.33 GPA | Competitive Entry


• Elementary (K-7)

• Secondary (8-12)

Beverly Isaac interacts with elementary students in the classroom.


Alumni: Samantha van Horn

The Biomedical Studies program at UNBC gave Samantha van Horn

(BHSc, 2012) the foundation she needed to continue her education

at UNBC through the Northern Medical Program.

“I really appreciated that the core components of the degree covered prerequisite credits for many different

professional programs, so I didn’t have to use elective credits,” she said.

Van Horn said her undergraduate studies gave her a “unique perspective” on how the

concepts she was learning in the classroom applied in a rural and northern context.

Potential Careers:• Health Educator

• Health Care Administrator

• Health & Wellness Program Planner

• Biomedical Engineer

• Environmental Health Officer

• Occupational Health & Safety Officer

• Microbiologist

Health Sciencesunbc.ca/health-sciences

Students interested in human health are drawn to this program which combines a variety of disciplines, including life sciences, social sciences, behavioural sciences, ethics, and law. Multiple opportunities exist for students to study with researchers andlearn best practices and techniques. Three majors allow students to focus on their specific area of interest.

This program prepares students for careers and future studies in several areas such as community health, dentistry, health management and administration, medicine, rehabilitation sciences, and speech pathology.

Bachelor of Health Sciences Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission

Admission requirementsProvincial admission requirements (see pg 40) including Biology 12 (70% min), Chemistry 11 (70% min), and Pre-Calculus 11 (70% min).

Recommended courses Applicants to the Biomedical stream are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12 for prerequesite purposes.




• Biomedical Studies*

• Community and Population Health-Aboriginal & Rural Health*

• Community and Population Health-Environmental Health*

UNBC Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate Samantha van Horn (right) studies with Senior Laboratory Instructor Anne Sommerfeld.


Alumni: Laine Becker

When Laine Becker decided to begin a new career in healthcare,

UNBC provided the ideal opportunity for him to pursue his

nursing degree.

Laine was able to get his training in Northern BC while staying at home with

his wife and children.

“It was the perfect fit. I was able to achieve my educational goals and go on to work

in the communities that I grew up in, and I never had to leave my family.”

Laine now works as a surgical registered nurse in Prince George and Vanderhoof.

• For Registered Nurses, UNBC offers the Rural Nursing Certificate Program which is practice-driven,

evidence-informed, and reality-based. There are seven courses in this certificate program which provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to deliver nursing care specifically in rural and remote

communities and hospitals.

Nursingunbc.ca/nursing | Collaborative Program

Students pursuing the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Degree (BScN) at UNBC can attend one of three UNBC campuses: Prince George, Terrace, or Quesnel. The program is offered collaboratively between UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, and Northwest Community College, and provides entry into the nursing profession. Nursing students will learn from experienced teachers, outstanding clinicians, practice leaders, and researchers.

Program Offerings

Program Admission

Admission requirementsProvincial admission requirements (see pg 40) including English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (67% min), Biology 12 (73% min) completed within 5 years prior to the semester of admission, Principles of Math 11 (67% min), or Pre-Calculus 11 (67% min) or Foundations of Math 11 (67% min), and Chemistry 11 (67% min).

How to ApplyApplications can be completed through our partner institutions depending on campus of study.

Prince George / Quesnel: cnc.bc.caTerrace: nwcc.bc.ca



Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guaranteeadmission to competitive entry programs.

• BScN (4 years)

• Post-diploma BScN (2 years)

• Rural Nursing Certificate Program

UNBC was Laine Becker’s starting point to a career in Nursing, allowing him to study close to his family.


Environmental Planningunbc.ca/environmental-planning

The focus of UNBC’s Bachelor of Planning degree is on understanding the relationship between people and the environment and on reducing the environmental impact of human activities. Planners play a vital role in decision-making processes concerning the future of human settlements, resource management, environmental protection, human health and well-being, and economic development.

The UNBC Student Planners’ Association actively providesnetworking opportunities, mentorship programs, and social events throughout the year. Environmental Planning is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC).

Bachelor of Planning Majors

Alumni: Tanya Turner

It’s been a decade of impressive personal growth for Tanya Turner,

(BPI 2004). She went to work as a planner with the City of Quesnel.

In seven short years she has been promoted twice, once to Manager, and then to Director of Development

Services, the top planning role at the City.

“UNBC provided the foundation across a broad range of core planning skills,

including a northern perspective, which is key.”

Just recently a junior planning position opened up at the City. Who was hired?

A UNBC grad, according to Turner.

“Right out of school, she was by far the strongest candidate.”

Potential Careers• Urban and Regional Planner

• Environmental Planner

• GIS Specialist

• Landscape Designer

Program Admission


Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes.




• First Nations Planning

• Natural Resources Planning

• Northern and Rural Community Planning

An environmental planning degree was the foundation for Tanya Turner’s rise to become the top planner with the City of Quesnel.


Past Student: Daud Akhtar

Daud Akhtar, a former biochemistry and molecular biology major from

Prince George, received a 2014 BC Cancer Studentship to conduct

breast cancer research as an undergraduate student.

Certain genes result in proteins being produced, and Akhtar’s research focused on breaking the interaction

between the proteins and the gene product that causes cancer.

“The scholarship exposed me to research on a regular basis, while at the same time

providing financial support,” says Akhtar.

Potential Careers• Professional Forester

• Fisheries Biologist

• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Epidemiologist

• Industrial Chemist

Scienceunbc.ca/programs

Small class sizes and quality teaching allow science students at UNBC to experience hands-on learning, personal attention, and ground-breaking research. Studies in science can lead to further research opportunities, rewarding careers, and professional programs such as medicine, engineering, and pharmacy.

Bachelor of Science Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission


Recommended courses Biology 11 or 12, Pre-Calculus 12, and Physics 12 are recommended for many science degrees.




• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*

• Biology*

• Chemistry*

• Computer Science*

• Environmental Science *

• Geography

• Integrated Science

• Mathematics and Statistics*

• Natural Resources Management - Forest Ecology and Management*

- Outdoor Recreation and Conservation*

- Wildlife and Fisheries*

• Physics*

• Psychology*

Daud Akhtar was able to conduct cancer research while still an undergraduate student at UNBC.


Alumni: Louise Holland

& Melinda Allison

Louise Holland (MSW 2011) and Melinda Allison (MSW 2009)

transferred the knowledge they gained at UNBC into leadership positions with

Northern Health.

Holland, a Manager in the Mental Health and Addictions Services unit, returned

to university 25 years after completing her undergraduate degree. She said her

education helped her integrate the theory of social work with the day-to-day reality.

Allison, an Adult Abuse and Neglect Specialist, began her master’s degree shortly after moving

to BC. She credits the close working relationship she developed with Social Work Professor Dawn

Hemmingway with helping connect her with the local social work community.

Potential Careers• Social Worker

• Addictions Counsellor

• Youth Worker

• Community Outreach Worker

Social Workunbc.ca/social-work

A Social Work degree at UNBC prepares students to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. UNBC students study Social Work with a focus on northern and remote areas, First Nations, women, human services, community practice, and research. Exploration of class, gender, and race relations is a major focus within the program. Students are admitted to the program after two years of study in a post-secondary environment. They can specialize and develop their social work skills within an agency or community setting during their practicum. Those who crave adventure can also participate in UNBC’s exchange program with Mid Sweden University.

Bachelor of Social Work Majors

Program Admission

Admission requirements60 credit hours including FNST 100, SOCW 200, SOCW 201, and WMST 100.

Application RequirementsMust provide references and a statement of intent. Visit unbc.ca/social-work for complete details.

Deadline to apply February 1

Minimum average to apply 2.67 GPA | Competitive Entry


• Child Welfare Specialization

• First Nations Specialization

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Louise Holland and Melinda Allison say their Master of Social Work Degrees helped them to successful careers as leaders in the field.


Northern Medical Programunbc.ca/nmp | med.ubc.caUBC program delivered in collabration with UNBC

The Northern Medical Program (NMP), housed at UNBC, is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Thirty-two students begin their program at the UBC campus in Vancouver and then arrive at UNBC’s campus in January where they can complete their education in classes, labs, and clinical settings throughout BC. They learn the best practices of rural and remote medicine from around the world. The NMP utilizes state-of-the-art teleconferencing to broadcast and receive lectures from medical professionals throughout BC. Faculty and students have access to the newest equipment and laboratories at the state-of-the-art Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences Centre on campus and the $50-million expansion at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George.

Current Students: Nathan Teegee

& Todd Alec

As high school classmates, Todd Alec and Nathan Teegee dreamed

of becoming doctors. Now they’re turning their dream into reality as

students in the Northern Medical Program.Teegee and Alec are able to provide a First Nations perspective to

their classmates, which they hope will be helpful wherever the new doctors end up practicing.

“We try to make as much time in our schedules to speak directly with First

Nations schools and children about careers and going on to post-secondary education,”

Teegee said.

• The Northern Medical Programs Trust (NMPT) provides funding to medical students in the NMP who pursue rural clinic placements as part of their training.

The NMPT is supported by communities in Northern BC as well as many local companies and individuals, and provides students with the financial support they need to

further their career goals.

Program Admission

• At UNBC, students can take all of the courses required to apply to medical school

• For more information visit the UBC Faculty of Medicine website: med.ubc.ca

Nathan Teegee and Todd Alec were classmates in high school and are now both in the Northern Medical Program.


IASKIntegrated Analytical Skills and Knowledge Programunbc.ca/iask

The IASK program is offered jointly by six departments in the College of Arts Social and Health Sciences to deliver an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum for first-year students. You will enroll in six integrated courses and progress through the program together in small cohorts. Collaboratively taught by award-winning faculty, IASK courses introduce you to the themes, questions, and methods of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. We emphasize “hands-on” experiences and student-driven projects that will help you to make strong connections among the various courses and bodies of knowledge you will encounter at the university. From the “Big Questions” such as “What is Knowledge?” and “Who are We?” to the nuts and bolts of university-level research, you will develop a grounding in scholarship and the best ways to learn, both independently and in collaboration with faculty, support staff, and fellow students.

Contributing Programs • Anthropology • Economics • English • First Nations Studies • International and Global Studies • Psychology

For the September 2015 and January 2016 curriculum visit unbc.ca/iaskThe Integrated Analytical Skills & Knowledge program helped UNBC student Julian Brown determine his next step on his academic journey.

Student For A Day(Reading this book is good. Visiting us is even better.)Do you know what program you are interested in? Wonder what life as a UNBC student is like? Experience the campus first hand with our Student for a Day program.

As a Student for a Day you will:

• Spend a day on campus

• Sit in on a class or two of your choice

• Receive a personal campus tour

• Visit residence

• Chat with a Student Recruitment Officer about programs and course options

• Get a feel for the UNBC Community

• Enjoy lunch on us in the UNBC Dining Hall

Your travel costs may be reimbursed should you be admitted to UNBC and attend.

Come visit us unbc4u.unbc.ca/studentforaday


Learning EnvironmentOn Campus

Ever heard that old cliché, “You’re a name, not a number”? Well at UNBC, it’s actually true. UNBC is big enough to offer a wide array of courses to suit your interest and meet your academic needs, yet small enough to ensure you won’t get lost in the crowd.

Save the World. Right Now.Students at UNBC have countless opportunities to participate in ground-breaking research even as early as their first year. In 2011, research by student Amy Hayduk in the lab of UNBC professor Dr. Stephen Rader made headlines across Canada as a “technical breakthrough in genetics.”

How Big are our Classes? (Hint: small)With roughly one professor for every nine students, UNBC has among the smallest class sizes of any university in Western Canada. Working closely with faculty also means far more research opportunities, at a much earlier stage of your degree than at larger institutions.

You Have Questions. We Have Answers.In this age of online learning and massive first-year classes, UNBC has made it a priority to retain a personable learning environment where the faculty are accessible and have a vested interest in seeing their students succeed. And it shows. Ninety-three percent of our alumni would recommend UNBC to a friend.

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Off Campus

At UNBC, we appreciate that not all valuable learning takes place in the classroom. Maybe it’s because we’re surrounded by a breathtaking natural laboratory or perhaps it’s driven by the interests of our award-winning faculty. Regardless of weather or temperatures, we’re the first to tell our students to get outside!

Find Your CommunityAt UNBC, applied education is the focus of many degree programs. Students are encouraged to work in regional communities and apply coursework to real scenarios.

Learn From LifeTo get a world-class education, you need to get out into the world. UNBC offers authentic learning opportunities at local and international field schools where you can learn from real challenges. Dr. Farid Rahemtulla’s archaeological field school recently made headlines when it uncovered one of the oldest settlements in Western Canada at nearly 10,000 years old!

Get out into the WorldThe UNBC Exchange Program offers current UNBC students a chance to travel and study at a foreign university at the same cost that they pay at UNBC for a semester’s tuition and fees. With opportunities in Europe, Asia, and North America, UNBC students can have an international experience while pursuing their UNBC degree. Students will study while exploring the world, meeting new people, getting immersed in another culture, and broadening their perspectives. unbc.ca/international-education

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to campusA sense of community is a part of life at UNBC.

The small class sizes, access to professors, the prominence of student services, the Student Life department, and dozens of student-run clubs provide an inviting sense of community support and belonging. Life at UNBC is fun, supportive, and social.

ResidenceLiving in residence is one of the most memorable experiences a student has at university. UNBC student residences provide a convenient and safe living environment conducive to academic success, social interaction, and personal growth. It’s a place where you feel the independence of living on your own, with the support that comes from being part of a tight-knit campus community. Located a minute’s walk from the main campus, residence is home to more than 500 students. UNBC residence buildings are co-ed and there are two residence assistants per floor. You can make friendships that last a lifetime. Each student has a private, fully furnished bedroom in a small apartment-style unit with a bathroom. Suites include wireless internet, utilities, and local phones. Each floor has full laundry service and each building boasts a large common lounge with a big-screen TV, leather couches, and a pool table or foosball table. The residences also have a garden, with forest and trails beyond. There is a wide variety of programming and events organized by the Residence Life team, and a real sense of community.

50+ student clubs

Food ServicesThe UNBC Dining Hall is a great place for students to meet and enjoy superbculinary experiences. The open floor plan allows students to see and choose from a wide variety of food offerings. The 7-Day Meal Plan provides students with unlimited access to a variety of healthy and nutritious food options.

All this within a dynamic, energized dining environment that provides some of the best views from campus. And if it’s coffee you’re after, the UNBC Dining Hall’s Central Perc offers up gourmet, fresh-roasted fair trade organic coffee, and Tim Hortons has a franchise on campus. Or, visit Degrees, the student-run coffee choice with two locations.

Student SocietyThe Northern Undergraduate Student Society (NUGSS) provides undergraduate students with active representation at the University and a wide range of services and entertainment. Many UNBCers credit NUGSS with teaching them leadership and community-building skills and helping them make friends. Don’t miss Shinerama, the Backyard BBQ, and the Final Affair.

Join the ClubUNBC has more than 50 academic, cultural, social, and service clubs, including drama, outdoors, chess, pre-med, and pride. Students may also choose to write for the student newspaper, Over the Edge, or work at the campus radio station, CFUR. Be part of a tradition or start a new legacy—it’s a great way to get involved.

Enhance Your ExperienceThe role of the Student Life department at UNBC is to develop and implement fun student activities that engage a diverse student population and enrich their experience. Students can ensure they are part of the action by volunteering for Student Life, or helping to welcome new students to the University as Orientation Ambassadors.


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Prince George boasts impressive sporting facilities that hosted the 2015 Canada Winter Games. A four-season climate ensures people can golf, play tennis, speed skate, and snowshoe. Cheer on the Cougars, our WHL team, the Spruce Kings, our BCHL team, or go fishing, and make sure you tube down the Nechako River at least once while you're here.

Howl with the TimberwolvesThe UNBC Timberwolves basketball and soccer teams compete against the top teams in Canada as members of the Canada West conference of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).

A Sport Centre for the NorthThe Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre has an elevated track surrounding the facility and FIFA-approved turf which make it one of the most impressive sport facilities in BC. And you don’t have to be a varsity athlete to play sports at UNBC. The intramural league is vibrant, offering basketball, volleyball, squash, soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee.

Outdoor Activities 24/7/365For outdoor recreation, Prince George is full of parks and nature trails. In fact, more than 50 km of trails surround campus, and offer some of the best mountain biking and trail running in the city. Winter sport options are plentiful; Nordic skiing is nearby and three ski hills are within 45 minutes of campus.

Canada’s Green UniversityTM

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The proportion of students enrolled in environmental programming at UNBC is the highest of any university in Canada. UNBC is situated in a tremendous natural laboratory. With more than 15 environmental programs, there’s no better place to learn about natural resources, environmental sustainability, and community vitality.

Honouring our EnvironmentUNBC is located in a spectacular region with an abundance of natural resources. We honour our environment with our campus architecture, the focus of our teaching and research, and the initiatives of our staff, faculty, and students. The environment sustains our economic, health, and cultural well-being and we strive to reflect this.

Livin’ la vida verde (living the green life)Green is UNBC’s official colour – and way of life. In fact, revenues from parking at UNBC are used to fund staff, faculty, and student projects to make the University greener. UNBC students also operate a compost garden, and buy locally grown food at UNBC’s weekly Farmers’ Market. The annual Green Day is UNBC’s signature event of the year.

UNBC Energy: Lean, Clean, and Green UNBC’s carbon footprint became a whole lot smaller in 2011 when we opened our award-winning bioenergy plant. The plant heats the main campus by using waste from a local sawmill, and has already reduced the University’s consumption of fossil fuels for heating by nearly 90%. In 2010, UNBC tied Harvard for the best campus sustainability project in North America.


Student Support ServicesWe have you covered

Personal• Awards & Financial Aid

• Copy Services

• Counselling Centre

• Daycare Centre

• First Nations Centre

• Health & Wellness Centre

• Housing & Residence Life

• Interfaith Chaplaincy

• NBCGSS (Graduate Student Society)

• Northern Sport Centre

• NUGSS (Undergraduate Student Society)

• Peer Support Network

• Student Career Centre

• Student Life Office

• Women’s Centre

UNBC offers a wide range of personal, academic, and online services to help ease the transition to university life and enable student success, whether it’s tutoring, medical attention, or counselling. Please see below for our list of services.

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support & enrichment

Academic• Academic Success Centre

• Access Resource Centre

• Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology

• Computing Help Desk

• Educational Media Services

• Geoffrey R. Weller Library

• Mathematical Academic Centre for Excellence

• Student Advising Centre

• UNBC Bookstore

Online• Blackboard

• File Portal

• Personal webspace

• Student remote desktop

• Web-based email

Life After UNBCWhat can I do with my degree? | unbc.ca/jobready

2015 Alumni Survey: Our grads are satisfied and get job-ready skills

No part of UNBC has grown more over the past decade than the number of graduates. Now numbering almost 12,000, our alumni include politicians, entrepreneurs, nurses, teachers, foresters, and community leaders of all types.

69% of UNBC grads are

managers within their organization.

85%of UNBC grads are

satisfied with their job.

81%of UNBC grads are

working in fields related to their program.

56% of UNBC grads are earning more than $60,000 per year.

93%of UNBC grads

are satisfied with their UNBC experience.

98%of UNBC grads feel that their education

is important for future opportunities.


Money MattersAwards & Financial Aid | unbc.ca/financial-aid

For information about student loans, visit: StudentAidBC.ca

Approximate Costs per Academic Year

* Tutions and fees are subject to change and vary among programs. For more information visit unbc.ca/fees

Cost of Living

On Campus Housing & Fees* $4,510

Off Campus Housing* $6,500

On Campus Meal Plan* $4,384

Entertainment/Expenses* $1,600

Domestic International

Tuition & Fees*(30 credit hours, 10 courses)

$6,103 $18,950

Books $1,550 $1,550

UNBC AwardsThe list to the right provides only a small sample of scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available at UNBC. We invite you to visit

unbc.ca/financial-aid/awards-guide to view the hundreds of other scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available.

Current high school students are encouraged to apply to UNBC by December 15 to be automatically eligible for the following Early Entrance Awards:

Raven Scholarships | $5,500

UNBC Merit Awards | $2,500

Current high school students are also eligible to apply for the Leadership Award online at unbc.ca/financial-aid by December 15.

Leadership Awards | $3,000

President’s Silver Anniversary Awards for Excellence in Leadership | $6,000

Transfer Student Entrance AwardsTransfer students who achieve a transfer cumulative grade point average of 3.47 on at least 30 credit hours of awarded transfer credit are automatically eligible for a $1,000 entrance award. There are approximately 55 transfer awards under this category for incoming transfer students each year.

* Per academic year

Applied ScienceAusenco Scholarship | $1250

Dean and Judy Mason Award | $1000

Mervin Holder Encouragement Award | $1000

Nemeth Family Scholarship | $1250

Sorila Entrance Scholarship | $250

Suncor Energy Foundation Environmental Engineering Scholarship | $2500

Suncor Energy Foundation Undergraduate Bursary in Environmental Study | $2000

Vladimir Pasicnyk Scholarship for UNBC Engineering Undergraduates | $500

ArtsAnn McQuaid Memorial Scholarship | $1000

Eileen Williston Bursary | $1000

Elizabeth Kellie Chapter IODE - Josephine Swann Bursary | $1250

History Department Award of Excellence | $100

Jessie Craig Bursary | $500

Mary Affleck Memorial Bursary | $1350

Morrison Undergraduate Scholarship in History | $250

Notary Foundation of BC Scholarship | $1750

Political Science Student Association Annual Scholarship | $500

Seniors Festival Bursary | $650

CommerceAssociated Canadian Travellers and Auxiliary Bursary | $1000

BCR Group of Companies Entrance Scholarship | $1000

BCR Group Incentive Scholarship | $1000

BMO Bank of Montreal Aboriginal Scholarship | $1500

Brian and Jackie Brownridge Family Bursary | $1000

CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship | $500

CGA Continuing Education Tuition Scholarship | $2000 credit towards CGA tuition fees

Chan Foucher LeFebvre Nelson Izgerean Naphtali Scholarship | $1200

CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship | $700

CMA Award | $1000 credit towards CMA student fees

EducationAnn McQuaid Memorial Scholarship | $1000

Can. Fed of Univ Women - Beryl McMurray Award | $1000

Gorton Family Bursary | $1250

Gorton Family Scholarship | $1250

Marion and Lawrence deGrace Scholarship | a minimum of $1000

Prince George and District Teachers Association Scholarship | $1000

Prince George Retired Teachers' Association Bursary | $1500

R.R. Smith Education Bursary | $250


Valerie Rose Schouwenburg Memorial Bursary | $2,000; renewable for four years

Health SciencesAnn McQuaid Memorial Scholarship | $1000

Dr. Patrick Carson Bursary | $2000


Max and Violet Enemark Bursary | $700

Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship, P.G. | $500

Premier's Consultation on Improved Cancer Care in Northern BC Scholarship | $2,500

Provincial Chapter of BC IODE Entrance Bursary for Mature Students | $1000

Rix Family Foundation Health Sciences Bursary | $1000

NursingAnn McQuaid Memorial Scholarship | $1000

Auxiliary to University Hospital of Northern BC Bursary | $1000

Auxiliary to University Hospital of Northern BC Scholarship | $1000


Don and Ruth Flynn and Family Award | $1500

Dr. Patrick Carson Bursary | $2000


Helen and Raymond Hatch Bursary | $1,650

IODE - Elsie Gerdes Bursary for Nursing | $1000

Jane Layhew Nursing Bursary | $1000

PlanningBC Hydro Bursary | $500

Gordon Bryant Family Scholarship | $1000

J. Kent Sedgwick Memorial Bursary | $500

Perry Michael Shawana Bursary | $1000

Peter Bloodoff Scholarship | $1600

Planning Institute of British Columbia Scholarship | $3000

Sophie Thomas Bursary | $1000

ScienceSociety of Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) - Michael Smith Scholarship | $500

West Fraser Bursary | $2500

BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary | $700

Lou and Coby Veeken Bursary | $1000

Perry Michael Shawana Bursary | $1000

Bear and Tori Scholarship | $1000

Sophie Thomas Bursary | $1000

Sheri Merchant Memorial Bursary | $1000

FMC of Canada Limited Scholarship | $1000

May and Ronald F. Whitcombe Memorial Scholarship | $1000

Social WorkAnn McQuaid Memorial Scholarship | $1000

BC Association of Social Workers - Northern Branch Bursary | $500


Gordon Ternowetsky Memorial Bursary | $500

Max and Violet Enemark Bursary | $700

Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship, P.G. | $500

Provincial Chapter of BC IODE Entrance Bursary for Mature Students | $1000

Sheila Bitschy BSW Memorial Bursary | $750

Rix Family Foundation Health Sciences Bursary | $1000


unbc.ca/financial-aid

Deadlines for Award Applications

Key Dates

Early Admission Awards Dec 15, 2015

President’s Silver

Anniversary Award for

Excellence in Leadership

Dec 15, 2015

UNBC Leadership Awards Dec 15, 2015

All other UNBC awards Mar 1, 2016


PROVINCE/ TERRITORY ENGLISH COURSE PLUS 3 APPROVED COURSES FROM:BC/ Yukon English 12 or English First

Peoples 12Applications of Mathematics, BC First Nations Studies, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, English Literature, Francais, Francais Language Seconde-Immersion, French, German, Geography, Geology, History, Japanese, Latin, Law, Mandarin, Math Foundations, Middle Earth, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Principles of Mathematics, Punjabi, Social Justice, Spanish, Sustainable Resources, Technical and Professional Communications, Writing+ 1 additional grade 12 course

Alberta/ NWT/ Nunavut English Language Arts 30-1 Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Blackfoot Language & Culture 30, Chemistry 30, Chinese Language & Culture 30, Cree Language & Culture 30, English 35, Experiential Science 30, Français 30-1 or 30-2, French 30, French 31A/B/C, French Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, German 30/30S, German 31, German Language Arts 30, German Language & Culture 30, Gonawo K’e 35, Inuktitut 35, Inuktitut Studies 35, Italian Language & Culture 30, Japanese Language & Culture 30, Latin 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Pure Mathematics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, South Slavey 35, Spanish Language & Culture 30, Ukrainian Language & Culture 30/30S, Ukrainian Language Arts 30.Additional Level 30 or 31 courses needed to graduate. The fifth course subject must be distinct from the other four academic courses (eg., English Language Arts 30-1 and English Language Arts 30-2 cannot both be used).

Saskatchewan English A30 and B30 Math A30, or B30, or C30, or Pre-Calculus 30 and at least three additional courses numbered 30 or 30H selected from the following subjects: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Economics 30, Français A30 or B30, French 30, Geography 30, Geology 30, German 30, History 30, Latin 30, Law 30, Mandarin 30, Mathematics 30, Native Studies 30, Physics 30, Psychology 30, Social Studies 30, Spanish 30, Ukranian 30, Ukranian Language, Arts 30+ additional academic course(s) necessary to graduate

Manitoba English 40S, one of Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus

Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, Français 40S, Geography 40S, History 40S, Language 40S, Law 40S, Mathematics 40S, Native Canadian Languages 40S, Physics 40S, Pre Calculus 40S, Social Science 40S/World Issues 40S, Western Civilization 40S + one additional course from above or another area at the 40A (advanced), 40G (general), or 40S (specialized) level and any further work necessary to graduate

Ontario English 4U Four additional Grade 12 4U/UM courses All high school courses applied as prerequisites for UNBC courses must be drawn from the “University” designation. Not more than one course may be drawn from the “Arts” category.

Transfer Students A minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable transfer course work is required. The cumulative GPA on all transferable work attempted must be at least 2.0 (C). Complete applications are processed in 72 hours. Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended, including distance education schools. www.bctransferguide.ca

Advanced Placement

Students who take the College Board Advanced Placement courses in high school may be awarded transfer credit upon receipt of the official exam results from the College Board. Courses completed with a grade of four or above will be awarded transfer credit. Students who have completed AP courses with a grade of three may be considered for Advanced Standing in a first-year course. A listing of acceptable AP courses for transfer credit is available in the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca

International Baccalaureate

Students who are awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the international baccalaureate headquarters. Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four, with no course below a three. Students who are awarded the International Baccalaureate Certificate must have a grade of four in each Higher level subject to be eligible for individual course transfer credit. A list of acceptable IB courses is available in the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca

Provincial Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Approved AP and IB (all standard level and higher level) courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course.

Visit unbc4u.unbc.ca to view other admissions categories such as College and University transfer, Mature Student entry, Audit only, and Interest Only studies.

English Language RequirementsEnglish is the primary language of instruction and communication at UNBC. Consequently, it is expected that an applicant be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in the use of English in order to receive and participate in classroom instruction and discussion as well as to complete written assignments.

Applicants whose first language in not English, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must submit evidence of English language proficiency prior to admission. French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers are exempt from this requirement. Students who completed five consecutive years on instruction and examination entirely in the English language immediately before admission are exempted from this requirement.

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency may be any one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 88 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing, or Speaking components. UNBC’s institutional TOEFL code is 0320.

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.

• LPI (Language Proficiency Index) score of at least 5.

• Comparable results in any other internationally recognized English Language Assessment test considered as equivalent to TOEFL or IELTS.

• A final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in the UNBC English Language Studies 50 Component 1 and 2.

• A final grade of 70% or better in English 12 from the British Columbia secondary system.

• A final grade of 75% (B) or better in a University Transferable English course.

Visit unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/international-admissions for a copmprehensive list.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED COURSES AND/OR OTHER DETAILS

DEADLINE * MINIMUM AVG TO APPLY

• Arts Provincial admission requirements March 1 65%

• Commerce Provincial admission requirements Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

March 1 65%

• Education 90 credit hours of University course work for Elementary. Four year Bachelor for Secondary or a three year Bachelor’s with a teachable major plus 30 additional credits for Secondary.

Please visit www.unbc.ca/education for specific information

March 15 2.33 GPACompetitive Entry

• Environmental Engineering

Provincial admission requirements including Pre-Calculus 12, two approved Science 12 courses, and Chemistry 11

Physics 12 and Chemistry 12 are highly recommended for prerequisite purposes.

March 1 75% minCompetitive Entry

• Health Sciences Provincial admission requirements + Biology 12 (70% min), Chemistry 11 (70% min), and Pre-Calculus 11 (70% min)

Applicants to the Bio-Medical stream are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12


• Nursing Provincial admission requirements including English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (67% min), Biology 12 (73% min within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to NCBNP), Principles of Math 11 (67% min) or Pre-Calculus 11 (67% min) or Foundations of Math 11 (67% min), and Chemistry 11 (67% min)

To apply, please contact our partner institutions:Prince Geoge / Quesnel: www.cnc.bc.caTerrace: www.nwcc.bc.ca

* Nursing may have additional English Language requirements. For more information contact [email protected]


• Planning Provincial admission requirements Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

March 1 65%

• Science Provincial admission requirements Biology 11 or 12, Pre-Calculus 12, andPhysics 12 are recommended for many science degrees

March 1 65%

• Social Work 60 credit hours including FNST 100, SOCW 200, SOCW 201, and WMST 100

Must provide references and a statement of intent. Please visit www.unbc.ca/social-work for complete details

February 1 2.67 GPACompetitive Entry

*Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission to competitive entry programs.

Admission Average: For all provinces the best grade for each required course will be used (either the course mark or the course mark blended with the provincial exam).

Official admission requirements are available online at unbc.ca/calendar

Admission Requirements by Program


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Apply online at unbc.ca/apply or send in an application for admission. Application fee for domestic students is $35.70, ($76.50 for international students). A $40.80 document evaluation fee will also apply to post-secondary applicants outside of BC and secondary and post-secondary applicants outside of Canada.

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Canadian and International Students• Social Work February 1, 2016

• Arts • Commerce • Environmental Engineering • Health Sciences • Planning • Science March 1, 2016

• Education March 15, 2016

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Application Deadlines for Awards

Key DatesEarly Admission Awards (Submit an application for admission to UNBC to be automatically eligible) December 15, 2015

UNBC Leadership Awards (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) December 15, 2015

President’s Silver Anniversary Awards for Exellence in Leadership (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) December 15, 2015

All other UNBC awards (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) March 1, 2016

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International Students• Arts • Commerce • Planning • Science June 1, 2016


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Toll Free: 1-800-627-9931

Email: [email protected]

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Phone: 250-615-5578

Toll Free: 1-800-697-7388


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Phone: 250-787-6220

Toll Free: 1-800-935-2270


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Phone: 250-633-2292

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