Bachelor Of Science - Geographical Sciences (Co-op)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Geographical Sciences program at the University of British Columbia, prospective students should be aware of the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: Not specified.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Prerequisite courses include:
  • Chemistry: Completion of CHEM 12 is required.
  • Mathematics: High-school calculus and one of the following:
    • a score of 80% or higher in BC Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12, or
    • a satisfactory score in the UBC Mathematics Basic Skills Test.

For international students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, the following requirements apply:

• Completion of a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as a basis for admission.
• Specific courses that may be accepted as Grade 11 equivalents include junior-level courses for American students, and IGCSE and O Level for those following British-patterned curricula.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.

To meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard (ELAS), you can fulfill the requirement through one of the following methods:

1. Complete four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC.
2. Complete four or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. These four years must be immediately prior to attending UBC.
3. Achieve a final exam grade of 70% or better on the provincial examination portion of Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, BC English 12 (achieved August 2019 or earlier), or equivalents.
4. Achieve a final grade of 4 or better on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition; or achieve a final grade of 5 or better on International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature (higher-level or standard-level).
5. Achieve the competence standard indicated by one of the tests of English language proficiency that evaluates skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
6. Successfully complete the equivalent of six credits of transferrable post-secondary first-year English studies at a recognized university in an English-speaking country.
7. Graduate from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principal language.
8. Attend four or more years at an eligible international secondary school that uses English as the language of instruction but operates in a country where the primary language is not English.
9. Achieve a UBC Certificate in English Language or CEL by completing Level 600 and Level 650 of the UBC English Language Institute’s English for Academic Purposes program on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

If you are fully proficient in English but do not meet any of the nine options listed above, you may request a waiver for the English Language Admission Standard.

Tests that satisfy UBC’s English Language Admission Standard include:

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.