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The Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies explores your interests without concentrating in a specific arts, science, or business major. You can find your passions through a varied learning experience and customize your curriculum, with opportunities for co-op, service learning, undergraduate research and study abroad.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS)

Thompson Rivers University

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1. One of:
    - Completion of 60 university transfer credits (2.5 GPA)
    - Completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree (2.5 GPA)
2. English 12 (73%) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Statement of Interest
2. Interview (may be required)

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Admission priority will be given to those applicants who:
    - present above-average grades
    - submit a superior admission statement
    - interviewed well (if necessary)
2. If you are entering first-year at TRU directly after highs school graduation, you are required to apply to either TRU's Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Business program. You can then apply to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in your second year at TRU. 

3. If you have completed a post-secondary Diploma or if you are transferring from another post-secondary institution, you can apply directly for admission to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at TRU.  

Admission Advice

TRU begins accepting applications in October. 

Applications received prior to March will have a stronger chance to result in a seat offer. This program will continue to accept applications until the start of each semester.

Verify with the institution for specific dates.

Admission priority will be given to those applicants who present above-average grades and a superior admission statement.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.


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Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree

Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS)

Thompson Rivers University

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