University of British Columbia Chemistry

Location

Department of Chemistry, UBC Faculty of Science
Vancouver Campus
2036 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1

Website: http://www.chem.ubc.ca/
Telephone: 604.822.3266

MSc program
- One of the following:
  - A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
  - 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.
- Applicants who do not meet the above criteria but have been adequately prepared in other ways may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Additional coursework outside the bachelor's degree to improve a low GPA or to meet the 12 credit requirement can be taken into consideration
PhD program
- One of the following:
  - a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with clear evidence of research ability or potential
  - A bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master's program with 9 credits at the 500-level or above and of first class standing. Students entering the doctoral program after partial completion of the master’s degree must, during the first two years of study at the graduate level, complete a total of 12 credits with a first-class average (of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing) to maintain registration as a doctoral student. Also, clear evidence of research ability or potential. For Ph.D. Elementary Education, first class standing in Teacher Training or a B.Ed.

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All students

Online Application
There is no application fee for applicants to graduate studies in Chemistry
2 official transcripts in sealed, endorsed envelope directly from education institution
3 completed reference forms (available here)

International students (not including UK students)

General and Subject Chemistry GREs
Proof of English Proficiency (not including Australia, Botswana, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, or US students)

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Early Admission (scholarship eligibility)

September Admission

March 31 - international students receipt of application and supporting documents
April 30 - domestic students receipt of application and supporting documents

January Admission

July 31 - international students receipt of application and supporting documents
August 31 - domestic students receipt of application and supporting documents

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