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Students are admitted based on their date of qualification. Early application and documentation submission is extremely important. Regular application periods are:
Semester | Applications Open | Early Application Deadline | Late Application Deadline |
Fall (Sept) | October 1 | March 1 | August 1 |
Spring (Jan) | February 1 | August 1 | December 1 |
Summer (May) | June 1 | December 1 | April 1 |
First day students can apply online | Apply by this day for admission offer and priority course registration | Apply by this day for continuing registration |
Application Fee: $40
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)
1. One of:
2. English
One of:
3. Math
One of:
4. Chemistry
One of:
5. Physics
One of:
Admission Advice
1. Biology 11 and 12 are strongly recommended
2. If you have any general questions or concerns about this program don’t hesitate to contact the Future Students’ Office.
Applicants also have to satisfy Kwantlen's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English is the primary language of study at KPU. Therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency for their undergraduate, vocational or preparatory area of study. English requirements can be found here.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's General University Admission Requirements are found here.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU High School Graduate.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU High School Graduate.
You may request transfer credit for courses taken previously at another post-secondary institution. Transfer credit assessments take approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU Transfer Students.
You may request transfer credit for courses taken previously at another post-secondary institution. Transfer credit assessments take approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU Transfer Students.
At KPU, we proudly welcome students of all walks and ages. If you have not graduated from High School, have taken fewer than 24 post-secondary credits, and are 19 years of age or older, we can admit you as a mature student. Mature students bring a lot of experience and diversity into the classroom, and KPU will support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. For more information how you can apply to KPU, visit: KPU Mature Students.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accepts applications from international students who meet the English Proficiency Requirement. All international undergraduate applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission.
Details on admission for International Students can be found here.
There are 5 categories that offer students special consideration for admission:
To learn more about these categories, visit: Applicant Categories
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.