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Tel: 604-822-2134<br>
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'''Phone:''' 604-822-2133<br>
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Admissions e-mail: botagrad@interchange.ubc.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' botagrad@interchange.ubc.ca  
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General===
 
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*Apply online at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp
 
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*Must find a supervisor
 
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*GRE not required
 
  
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===Academic Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====MSc with Canadian or US credentials====
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*Master of Science
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*4-year Bachelor’s degree
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**Degree: Bachelor's degree in an area of science or applied science
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*B+ average in 3rd and 4th year courses
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*Doctor of Philosophy
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**OR, 12 credits of 3rd or 4th year courses in the A- range (UBC 80%) in the field of study (i.e. botany)
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**Degree: Master's degree in a related field
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*Sufficient academic background for graduate work
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**Entering directly from a Bachelor's degree: Must complete at least 12 credits of course work with an 80% or better, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above
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*English language proficiency
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For more information, click [http://www.botany.ubc.ca/gradstudies/gradregs.html here]
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====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.3 (4.0 scale)
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**Can also apply if the student has a 3.7 in 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses
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For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
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====GRE====
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*Not required for botany
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For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/test.asp here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Two official transcripts
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*Three reference letters
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*TOEFL scores where applicable
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*Resume (optional but is often helpful)
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For more information, click [http://www.botany.ubc.ca/gradstudies/apply.html here]<br>
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====PhD with Canadian or US credentials====
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==Timeline==
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*Master’s degree with overall average of B+ (UBC 76%)
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*End of December, 2009: Due date for consideration for scholarships
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*Sufficient academic background for graduate work
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*March 31, 2010: Application due date
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*English language proficiency
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For more information, click [http://www.botany.ubc.ca/gradstudies/apply.html here]
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*Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of Master’s study with 12 credits of first class average. Nine credits must be at the 500-level or above and 9 credits must be of first class standing. Applicants must have clear evidence of research ability/potential.
 
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*Direct admission is available for applicants with a honours bachelor’s degree with an overall average of A and who demonstrates research ability/potential.
 
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*International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.
 
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Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp
 
  
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===Financial Requirements===
 
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====MSc====
 
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*Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
 
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*Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
 
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*Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
 
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*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year
 
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====PhD====
 
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*Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
 
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*Full-time, international: $14,440 per year
 
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Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/
 
  
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===Documents===
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*2 copies of your transcript
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*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 1 366.10
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*3 letters of recommendation
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*First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 2 400.00
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*TOEFL scores (minimum score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based), if required
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=14,266,773,0 here]<br>
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/index.asp?menu=000,000,000,000 here]
  
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==Deadlines==
 
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*September start: March 31st
 
 
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Revision as of 20:53, 29 September 2009

Contacts

Website: http://www.botany.ubc.ca/index.php
Phone: 604-822-2133
Admissions e-mail: botagrad@interchange.ubc.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master of Science
    • Degree: Bachelor's degree in an area of science or applied science
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Degree: Master's degree in a related field
    • Entering directly from a Bachelor's degree: Must complete at least 12 credits of course work with an 80% or better, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.3 (4.0 scale)
    • Can also apply if the student has a 3.7 in 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses

For more information, click here

GRE

  • Not required for botany

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Two official transcripts
  • Three reference letters
  • TOEFL scores where applicable
  • Resume (optional but is often helpful)

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • End of December, 2009: Due date for consideration for scholarships
  • March 31, 2010: Application due date

For more information, click here


Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 1 366.10
  • First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 2 400.00

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here

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