Global Resource Systems: Bachelor of Science Degree

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University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus

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Intake

Winter 1
Summer

Study Options

Co-Op

Program Start Date

September, May
Campuses

Vancouver

Resources

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City of Vancouver
Length

122 Credits (4 years full-time; or varies part-time)
Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)

$195 per credit
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates

$1800 per year
Credential Granted

Bachelor's Degree
Learning Method Options

Face-to-Face

Learning Method Option:

Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
Online: Program is fully delivered online
Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out UBCV's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Applications must be submitted by January 15 for September entry. Early application is recommended. Confirm dates with UBC.
Exceptions of certain programs are available on UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2022/23.

Application Fee: $74.25 (domestic); $125.25 (international)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic

1. Completion of at least 24 credits of first-year university-level courses with at least a 70% average (2.80 on a 4.0-point scale).

Note: It's advised that you complete first-year degree requirements as outlined for the Global Resource Systems (GRS) Degree

Non-Academic

submit a letter of intent (up to 500 words) as outlined in the department's website

Admission Advice

1. Admission to the Global Resource Systems (GRS) Degree takes place at the second-year undergraduate level. High school graduates can apply for entry to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and take appropriate first-year university-level courses to gain eligibility for application to the GRS Degree. See Academic Calendar for admission requirements for Canadian High School graduates to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Visit the department's website for more information on admission process.

2. Admission to the Global Resource Systems (GRS) Degree is based on grades, preparation, experiences, and commitment to a global education. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as enrollment/admission is limited.

3. Students who have completed the Environmental Studies Diploma at Langara College, and gain admission to UBC's Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Global Resource Systems (GRS) Degree, will receive 60 credits of transfer if they have:

satisfied first-year requirements of the Global Resource Systems (GRS) Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English and Math;
completed UBC course AGSC 250 or equivalent; and
completed six credits of language relevant to the regional specialization.

Candidates meeting the above requirements will be able to complete the GRS Degree with another 62 credits.

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy UBCV's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

One of the following (minimum scores):

four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC
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
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. These four years must be immediately prior to attending UBC.
A 70% grade or better on the provincial examination portion of BC English 12 (achived August 2019 or earlier) or Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, or equivalents
A grade of 4 on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or AP Literature and Composition
A grade of 5 on International Baccalaureate (IB) English A (higher 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:
- CAEL score of 70 overall
- Campbridge English Qualifications score of 180
- CEL (UBC Certificate in English) score of 600
- IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no part less than a 6.0
- PTE score of 65 overall, with a 60 in each of the sub-sections: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking
- An internet based TOEFL or TOEFL iBt Home Edition score of 90 overall with a:
  - 22 in reading
  - 22 in listening
  - 21 in writing
  - 21 in speaking
- Duolingo English Test (DET) overall score of 125, where video and writing sample should also demonstrate a strong command of English language (note: DET is accepted only for students in countries where no other English proficiency test is available)
Six credits of post-secondary first-year English studies at a recognized university in an English-speaking country (note: transcript showing course completion must be submitted by February 15)
Graduation from a recognized degree program at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction in an English-speaking country
Achieve a UBC Certificate in English Language or CEL by completing Level 600 of the UBC Continuing Studies English for Academic Purposes program on UBC’s Vancouver campus

If you are proficient in English, but do not meet the above requirements, you can request a waiver for the English Language Admission Standard.

Verify information with the UBC directly

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

All students must meet UBC's English Language Competency Standard. There are nine different ways to meet this requirement, such as completing three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in Canada. For complete details, please check the English Language Competency Requirement page.

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for UBC-Vancouver Campus.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Click here for details for BC high school graduates.

Click here for details for Yukon high school graduates.

Out-of-Province

For details on admission for Secondary School graduates from other provinces, please check here (and select your Province in the drop-down menu).

BC Transfer Student

To apply to UBC as a transfer student, you are strongly encouraged to have completed 24 transferable credits – with at least a C average (60% where 50% is a passing grade), or a grade point of 2.0. Use the BC Transfer Guide and/or UBC Transfer Credit Search Tool to see how courses from your institution transfer to UBC.

For details on university and college transfer to UBC, please refer to this page.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

To apply to UBC as a transfer student, you are strongly encouraged to have completed 24 transferable credits – with at least a C average (60% where 50% is a passing grade), or a grade point of 2.0. Use the UBC Transfer Credit Search Tool to see how courses from your institution transfer to UBC.

For details on university and college transfer to UBC, please refer to this page.

Mature Student

For admission purpose, mature students are defined as someone who have been out of full-time formal education for at least four years and satisfy the English language requirement and degree-specific requirements.

Click here for further details on Mature Student admission at UBC.

International Student

For details on International Student admission at UBC, please check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

For Canadian Aboriginal Students:
Most Indigenous students are admitted based on their competitive average. However, UBC offers a number of pathways to a post-secondary degree. Details on admission requirements for Canadian Aboriginal Students are found here.

For Visiting Students:
Details for studying at UBC as a Visiting Student are found here.

How to Apply

Visit the Applying to UBC page for more information on UBC’s application process.

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