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Application Fee: $81 (if all all transcripts come from institutions within Canada); or $142 (If any transcripts come from institutions outside of Canada)
Academic (minimum grade)
Option A: Year-One Entry
Academic (Minimum grade)
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. All of the following Grade 12 courses:
3. All of the following Grade 11 courses or equivalent:
Notes:
OR
Option B: Year-Two Entry (Applicants Transferring from Other Faculties or Institutions)
Note: For students currently registered in less than 12 units (or 8 courses), the GPA will be determined by using a combination of the GPA achieved in the current session and the GPA from the previous session (to reach the 8-course minimum total).
Admission Advice
1. At UVic, the value of courses is given in units. Most courses at UVic that run for one term count for 1.5 units per course. For example, 3 UVic units are equivalent to two (half-year) courses or 6 credits at most BC colleges and universities.
2. For students who study at another post-secondary institution in BC, you can use BC Transfer Guide to find out course equivalency and transferability.
3. All applicants to UVic (regardless of country of origin or citizenship status) are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. You can choose one of several ways to demonstrate language proficiency.
You are not required to provide proof of language proficiency if you have studied full time for at least four years within Canada at the high school and/or post-secondary level, and all of your instruction has been in English.
4. Many of the required university courses in the program have secondary school course prerequisites. Students should take a minimum of: Biology 11, Chemistry 11 (Chemistry 12 is recommended), Principles of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, and Physics 11 (Physics 12 is recommended).
5. Admission is competitive as enrollment to this Program is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to this program.
Applicants also have to satisfy UVic's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Summary
One of the following (minimum scores):
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For students directly entering an undergraduate program after high school, admission is based on four academic courses.
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 UVic.
You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.
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 UVic.
Information on admission requirements for high school students are available at the Canadian High School Applicants 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 UVic.
Information on admission requirements for high school students are available at the Canadian High School Applicants page.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UVic. Please refer to UVic's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UVic. Please refer to UVic's Transfer Credit web page.
Discovery Studies
Discovery studies allows students to develop skills by taking a university course or two without needing to complete a whole degree. As a discovery student, you can register in up to three units of courses per term (that is two classes). You must:
Special Access Program
If you haven’t studied at UVic before and are over 23 years old, you can apply to UVic's special access program. It’s for BC residents whose academic achievements have been significantly and adversely affected by health, disability, family circumstances or similar responsibilities.
Special access applicants must:
Students who may not qualify under the regular categories of admission can learn more about UVIC's Other Applicant Categories.
Alternate application categories include the following at UVic:
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.