Undergraduate Degree Requirements for British Columbia Applicants
General Requirements
Undergraduate degree program applicants from British Columbia must present the following:
- High School Diploma
- 5 acceptable academic Grade 12 courses, including required subjects for your chosen degree as outlined below.
View approved grade 12 courses for BC students, or scroll down the page.
Things to remember:
- Estimated cutoff ranges are based on admission averages from previous years and are provided as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the space available in the program. Having an average within this range does not guarantee admission.
- Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges. Students not admissible to co-op will be automatically considered for the regular program.
- Majors with a single asterisk * indicate that the program is offered with and without co-op.
- Majors with a double asterisk ** indicate that the program is pending Senate approval and is offered fully online. Students enrolled in the online program cannot take in-person courses.
Admission Requirements by Program - British Columbia Students
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 1 Grade 12 academic math
- Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 course
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 1 Grade 12 academic math
- 1 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12
- 2 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Students applying to either Child Studies or Family Studies and Human Development: Anatomy and Physiology 12 is recommended.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 79-84% (Child Studies)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Art History
- Classical and Modern Cultures
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy*
- Culture and Technology Studies*
- Economics*
- English
- Environmental Governance*
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics*
- French Studies
- Geography*
- History*
- International Development Studies*
- Justice and Legal Studies*
- Mathematical Economics*
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
Economics and Mathematical Economics
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 3 additional acceptable Grade 12 courses
Other majors
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 4 additional acceptable academic or advanced Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Completion of Pre-Calculus 12 is highly recommended for Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; this major requires knowledge in math. A grade academic level math course is recommended for students pursuing other social science majors.
- Students not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies. Students not admitted to Psychology will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
- 80-85% (Creative Writing)
- 80-86% (Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Psychology)
- 75-80% (all other majors)
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 Grade 12 academic Arts or Social Studies course
Notes
- Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-83%
Majors
- Environmental Management*
- Equine Management*
Required Courses
Environmental Management
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
- 3 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Equine Management
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 1 Grade 12 academic Math
- Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Students interested in Environmental Management are strongly recommended to take an academic level math and chemistry.
- Applicants to Environmental Management who lack chemistry will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
75-80%
Majors
- Accounting*
- Food and Agricultural Business*
- Government, Economics and Management*
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Management*
- Management Economics and Finance*
- Marketing Management*
- Real Estate*
- Sport and Event Management*
- Sport and Event Management (fully online) Pending Senate Approval**
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
Government, Economics and Management & Hospitality and Tourism Management
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 3 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Other majors & undeclared
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 1 additional Grade 12 academic math
- 2 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Students interested in co-op should apply directly to a major with co-op as Undeclared does not have a co-op option.
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-86%
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Software Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Calculus 12
- 3 additional acceptable academic or advanced Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Computing and data management (math) type courses are recommended, as are other courses necessary to prepare you for study in an area of application.
Estimated Cut-off Range
87-91%
Majors
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 4 additional acceptable academic or advanced Grade 12 courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-85%
Majors
- Biological Engineering*
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Computer Engineering*
- Engineering Systems and Computing*
- Environmental Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Mechatronics Engineering*
- Water Resources Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- Chemistry 12
- Physics 12
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Chemistry 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- 4 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form
- Sciences, technical drawing and language courses are recommended
Estimated Cut-off Range
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Majors
- Mathematical Science
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- 2 additional acceptable Grade 12 courses
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84%
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 Grade 12 academic Arts or Social Studies course
Notes
- Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84%
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Animal Biology
- Biochemistry*
- Biological Science
- Bio-Medical Science
- Biomedical Toxicology*
- Food Science*
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology*
- Microbiology*
- Molecular Biology and Genetics*
- Neuroscience*
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences*
- Plant Science*
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation*
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Medical Physics*
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Chemical Physics*
- Chemistry*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
- Theoretical Physics
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Physical Sciences
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Two of three senior level sciences (physics, biology, chemistry) are required admission; completion of all three is recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in semester one.
- Students not admitted to Animal Biology or Bio-Medical Science will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science. Learn more about Alternate Offers.
Estimated Cut-off Range
- 85-91% (Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science)
- 81-86% (Biological Science, Neuroscience)
- 78-84% (all other majors)
Majors
- Animal Science*
- Crop Science*
- Honours Agriculture*
- Horticulture*
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Majors
- Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science*
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English 12, English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- 2 of Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- 1 additional acceptable academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
- Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
No direct admission from secondary school. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of a full-time undergraduate degree program. For Canadian students, please visit the DVM Program Application for additional admission requirements and residency status.
Required Courses
- Completion of Grade 11 or 12 Math, Biology and Chemistry is recommended.
Notes
- Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form.
- Previous experience in the turfgrass industry is considered an asset.
Estimated Cut-off Range
65%-70%
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Approved Academic Grade 12 Courses for British Columbia Students:
Applied Design, Skills & Technology
- Accounting 12
- Computer Science 12
- Engineering 12
- Computer Programming 12
- E-Commerce 12 (formerly Marketing 12)
- Financial Accounting 12
Arts Education
- Choral Music 12 (formerly Choral Music 12: Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Chamber Choir)
- Composition & Production 12 (formerly Music: Composition & Technology 12)
- Directing & Script Development 12 (formerly Drama 12: Theatre Performance – Dir & Script
- Theatre Production 12 (formerly Drama 12: Theatre Prod – Technical Theatre & Theatre Management)
- Instrumental Music 12 (including: Concert Band, Guitar, Jazz Band & Orchestral Strings)
- Graphic Arts 12 (formerly Studio Arts 12: Printmaking & Graphic Design)
- Studio Arts 3D (formerly Studio Arts 12: Ceramics & Sculpture)
- Drama 12 (formerly Drama 12: Theatre Performance – Acting)
- Film & Television 12
- Media Arts 12 (formerly Visual Arts 12: Media Arts)
- Photography 12
- Studio Arts 2D (formerly Studio Arts 12: Drawing & Painting)
- Art Studio 12 (formerly Art Foundations 12)
- Dance Foundations 12
- Theatre Company 12
English Language Studies & Modern Languages
- Composition 12 (formerly Writing 12)
- English First Peoples 12
- English Studies 12 (formerly English 12)
- Creative Writing 12 (formerly Writing 12)
- New Media 12
- Spoken Language 12
- All Grade 12 non-introductory language courses (including Indigenous languages of Canada)
- Literary Studies 12 (formerly English Literature 12)
- Français langue et culture 12 (formerly Français langue première 12)
Mathematics
- Calculus 12
- Geometry 12
- Statistics 12
- Foundations of Mathematics 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
Science
- Anatomy & Physiology 12 (formerly Biology 12)
- Geology 12
- Specialized Science 12
- Chemistry 12
- Physics 12 (formerly Applications of Physics 12)
- Environmental Science 12 (formerly Sustainable Resources 12)
Social Sciences
- Economics 12
- Economic Theory 12
- Political Studies 12
- Law Studies 12 (formerly Law 12)
- Social Justice 12
- Philosophy 12
- Psychology 12
- Asian Studies 12, Genocide Studies 12, 20th Century World History 12 (formerly History 12)
- BC First Peoples 12, Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 (formerly BC First Nations Studies 12)
- Comparative Cultures 12, Comparative World Religions 12 (formerly Comparative Civilizations 12)
- Human Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, Urban Studies 12 (formerly Geography 12)
Notes
- Courses not found on the approved courses list may be considered on an individual basis.
- Courses must be four credits each.
- AP and IB courses are acceptable, in addition to French immersion equivalents
- In instances where provincial exams are written, the better of the two grades (in-class vs. final blended grade) is used to determine your admission average.
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