Bachelor Of Science In Natural Resources - Wood Products (Co-op)

Academic Requirements

If you are considering applying to the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources - Wood Products program at UBC, here are the key Academic Requirements you need to be aware of:

• Minimum GPA: Specific GPA requirements are not mentioned, but it is advisable to maintain a strong academic record.
• International Students:
  • For students from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to have completed equivalent high school courses that align with UBC's requirements.
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Prerequisite Courses:
  • Grade 11 or equivalent Chemistry
  • Grade 11 Biology
  • IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL or HL, or IB Math Applications and Interpretations HL.
  • Physics 11 is strongly recommended for those intending to major in Wood Products or specialize in Harvest Planning and Engineering.
• Application Deadline: While a specific deadline is not provided, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors who are ready to assist you.

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.

There are nine ways to meet UBC’s minimum English Language Admission Standard (ELAS) for an undergraduate degree on the Vancouver campus:

• Complete four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Achieve the competence standard indicated by one of the tests of English language proficiency that evaluates skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
• Successfully complete the equivalent of six credits of transferrable post-secondary first-year English studies at a recognized university in an English-speaking country.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.