entry to UBC is competitive, i.e. each year we receive way more applicants who meet all our requirements than we can accept.
Meeting minimum and program requirements is not a guarantee that you will be admitted..
Undergraduate students study Botany through UBC's Biology Program, which is the shared teaching program of the Departments of Botany and Zoology.
Options include one Major, two Combined Majors, eight Honours, and three Combined Honours options..
Academic Excellence
UBC is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world..
Master's Applicants
a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or. academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or..
The Selection Criteria for both undergraduate and graduate admission are based on overalls admission profile including test scores and additional documents.
The University of British Columbia acceptance rate to undergraduate admissions is 48.3% while for graduate admissions it is only 22.91%..
Applicants to a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or..
Master's Applicants
a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or. academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or..
Normally, applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with one of the following: A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year level courses..
The Department offers graduate degree programs at both Doctoral and Master’s level.
Graduate students are an active and engaged part of the UBC Botany department.
Students collaborate to organize academic and social events.
Most graduate students start their programs in September, however January admissions are also possible.
For January entry, applications must be received in the Botany Department by July 1st.
Late applications may be considered; please check with the Botany graduate program coordinator.
Applying early is encouraged.
The diversity of plant agriculture in British Columbia provides excellent opportunities for students to select a cropping system most suitable for their thesis research.
Students have the opportunity and are encouraged to develop their research programs through an interdisciplinary approach involving other departments on campus.
