Biomedical Studies

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Biomedical Studies cost?

  CAD 31,205 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  International applicants (UNBC programme page): International Student Requirements | - Meet UNBC's English language requirements. | - See countries exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency. | - Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent). | - Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior. | Transfer Requirements | - Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution. | - Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution. | - Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer. | - For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested. | Detailed transfer requirements | Programme prerequisites as published for domestic applicants (international applicants must complete the equivalent): High School Requirements (applicable for B.C. and Yukon) | Overall average of 70% minimum in the following: | - English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 70%) | - Anatomy & Physiology 12 (minimum 70%) | - Approved Academic Grade 12 Course | - Approved Academic Grade 12 Course | - Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic) | - Chemistry 12 or Chemistry 11 (minimum 70%) | - Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 | View the full list of approved academic grade 12 courses. | More high school admission requirements (including out-of-province, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement) | Transfer Requirements | - Must meet UNBC transfer requirements; and | - Overall average of 70% minimum in the following: | - Mathematics or Pre-Calculus 12 | - Chemistry 11 or 12 | - Anatomy and Physiology 12 | - English 12 | Other approved grade 12 courses | Detailed transfer requirements | Academic Calendar: international applicants must meet the equivalent of the criteria for high school admission or university transfer in British Columbia; admission is based on a comparison of credentials and grading standards in the country of origin. GCE route: a minimum of two A-level subjects and three O-level subjects with an overall GPA of C or higher, and at least C in every A-level subject. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Exempt from submitting a test: French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers; applicants who have completed five consecutive years of instruction and examination entirely in English immediately before admission (i.e. within two years of application); applicants who completed secondary education taught entirely in English at a recognized institution may be exempted. UNBC's Office of the Registrar maintains an up-to-date list of countries whose applicants are exempt. Accepted in place of a test score: a final grade of 50% or better in English Studies 12 (British Columbia); 75% (B) or better in a university-transferable English course; 75% or better in CBSE or CISCE Class XII English Core; completion of two full years of full-time degree-level study at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction; 2.00 (C) or better in UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170; 2.00 (C) or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program; a final grade of 2 or better in AP English Literature and Composition; a final grade of 3 or better in IB English A1 or A2; MELAB 80 with at least 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale; CAEL or CAEL CE 70 with no subtest below 60; grade B or better on Cambridge English Qualification C1 Advanced. Test results must be sent directly from the testing agency and are valid for two years. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/international-admissions · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - international undergraduate application fee, non-refundable, due on submitting the application on EducationPlannerBC (domestic CAD 37.87). A document evaluation fee of CAD 43.26 applies to out-of-province or out-of-country post-secondary documents. Sources: https://www.unbc.ca/international/fees-and-expenses and https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/fees · Deposit: CAD 9000.00 - international admission deposit, non-refundable; it is applied to tuition and fees and is due two weeks after notification of admission. Refunds may be granted where a study permit is refused, less tuition or charges owing and a CAD 150.00 processing charge. Sources: https://www.unbc.ca/international/fees-and-expenses and https://www.unbc.ca/international/tuition-and-fees

• Is there a scholarship?

  UNBC states that 1 in 3 students receive a UNBC financial award and that CAD 4,000,000 in financial awards is given each year. Early entrance scholarships application deadline January 15; general scholarships, bursaries and awards application deadline April 1. Source: the programme page above and View scholarship page