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Faculty of Science
P9309 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4590 Tel, 778.782.3424 Fax,
Dean
- M. Plischke BSc (Montr), MPhil (Yale), PhD (Yeshiva)
Associate Dean
- R.W. Mathewes BSc (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
For research interests of faculty members, see “Faculty of Science” on page 300.
- bachelor of science (honors)
- bachelor of science
Diplomas and Certificates Offered
- certificate in actuarial mathematics
- certificate in earth sciences
- certificate in forestry geoscience
- certificate in health and fitness studies
- certificate in applied human nutrition
- post baccalaureate diploma in biological sciences
- post baccalaureate diploma in kinesiology
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information.
This program provides a broad education in several fields and some specialization in one field known as the major. Optional programs, including double majors or majors and minors, are possible. General regulations are in Faculty of Science requirements for the BSc (major). For specific requirements, see the academic department concerned. Students not pursuing a specialization may undertake a general science program. See “General Science Program” on page 194.
Students complete 120 units including
• minimum of 28 units at the 300 and 400 division as specified by the major program
• additional upper division units to total a minimum of 44 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401, 407)
• all undergraduate students enrolling in September 2006 and thereafter must fulfil the new curriculum writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
• a minimum program 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be obtained on the overall major program requirements, as well as a minimum program 2.00 grade point average in the upper division major courses. (See “Grade Point Averages Needed for Graduation” on page 31 regarding graduation GPA requirements on all course work completed at 91ÅÝܽ.)
Additional requirements, as specified by the major program and in General Information, may be required
and
For students enrolled beginning fall 1991 or later
• upper division GPA and CGPA as specified in the General Information section of this Calendar
or
For students enrolled before fall 1991
• a graduation GPA of 2.00 calculated on the required 120 units, or on the last 60 units completed including the 44 units of upper division credit
• a 2.00 GPA in the required upper division courses
For students enrolled before fall 2006
• a minimum of 12 units in subjects completed outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 407) including six units minimum completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are required
This program provides in-depth study in a single field and requires the student to concentrate his/her studies in the fifth to eighth levels in the chosen field. It is recommended for those intending to proceed to advanced degrees provided they meet the entrance requirements and maintain the required standing.
Students applying for honors program admission will normally have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B standing) and are expected to maintain this standard to continue in the honors program.
Requirements for Honors and Honors First Class
Students complete 132 units including
• a minimum of 48 upper division units in one subject area
• additional upper division units to total to a minimum of 60 units of upper division credit
• all undergraduate students enrolling in September 2006 and thereafter must fulfil the new curriculum writing, quantitative and breadth requirements
• a program 3.00 CGPA minimum must be obtained on the overall honors requirements, as well as a minimum program GPA of 3.00 in the upper division required honors program courses. (See “Student Appeals” on page 32 of the General Regulations section regarding graduation GPA requirements on all course work completed at 91ÅÝܽ.) Honors students who obtain both a program and a graduation minimum GPA of 3.5 are eligible for the designation ‘first class.’
Students must also complete additional requirements as specified by the honors and in the section called “Honors Program” on page 6.
Program Guidelines
• At the outset, students are requested to indicate their intended major to facilitate counselling.
• Students who have not determined a major or intend to transfer to a professional school (i.e., medicine, dentistry, etc.) should seek advice from Student Services or the Office of the Dean of Science.
• Declaration of major or honors must be officially accepted by that department, prior to the completion of 60 units.
• New students intending to complete more than 15 units in their first term should seek advice from Student Services, the Office of the Dean of Science or their major department.
• Normally, the graduation requirements, as published in the Calendar at the time of formal declaration of major or honors, will apply.
• In any combination of science programs (honors/minor, major/major, major/minor, minor/minor) the same upper division course may not be used for both programs. One course might fulfil content requirements of two related areas, but in such a case additional replacement units in upper division work satisfactory to one of the departments or program committees must be completed in one of the subjects to fulfil overall credit for the two programs.
• Programs totalling more than 18 units per term require the approval of the dean.
Consult advisors in appropriate departments for course selection. Suggested programs and prerequisites are shown in each department's section. An average 2.00 grade is required in those upper division courses used to satisfy the requirements for a minor.
This program, consisting of 120 units, provides a broad education in several fields with some specialization in at least two. It requires two minors, one of which must be chosen from within the Faculty of Science. The groupings of courses from which the two minors can be chosen are given under the General Science Program section (page 194), along with the general course requirements for this degree. It should be noted that all lower division requirements for the two chosen minors must also be completed.
These programs are available in all programs including biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, geography, mathematics, molecular biology and biochemistry, physics, and statistics and actuarial science. Details are given in the departmental sections and in “Co-operative Education” on page 212. Students are encouraged to complete the co-op option.
Withdrawal of Program Approval
A student whose progress, in the judgment of the department, is below the standard for graduation from a program may be refused entry to, or required to withdraw from, that program in the department.
Transfer Credit and Bachelor of Science Degrees for Students Who Successfully Complete First Year Medical Science Professional Training
Students who complete at least 90 units in a science degree program and are accepted into an accredited professional program in medicine, dentistry, optometry or veterinary medicine are eligible for a 91ÅÝܽ bachelor of science degree after successful completion of the first professional study year. To be acceptable, courses completed in the professional program must not duplicate those already completed at 91ÅÝܽ and must be acceptable for transfer credit in a major or honors program. Candidates must apply for transfer credit and a bachelor’s degree through 91ÅÝܽ. Since official transcripts of the work completed in the first year of the professional program are required for transfer credit, application for graduation should be delayed until the summer term following the completion of requirements.
Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia requires the following courses which are prerequisites for applying to enter the first year of dentistry (DMD).
ENGL 199 and one of 101 or 102 or 103 or 104 or 105
MBB 222 and 321
BISC 101 and 102
CHEM 121, 122, 126, 281, 282, 286
MATH 154 and 155, or 157 and 158, or 151 and 152
PHYS (101, 102, 130) or (120, 121, 131) or (125, 126, 131) or (140, 141)
Additional courses are required to complete six terms (90 UBC units) and should be chosen in accordance with a specific 91ÅÝܽ degree program but students are advised to select some courses from humanities and social sciences.
Contact address
For student admissions: Faculty of Dentistry – Student Services, University of British Columbia, 278 – 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3. Telephone 604.822.8063, Fax 604.822-8279, fodadms@interchange.ubc.ca,
Faculty of Forestry at the University of BC
The Faculty of Forestry offers four-year bachelor of science degree programs in: Forest Sciences, Natural Resources Conservation, Wood Products Processing, Forest Operations and Forest Resources Management. The curricula allows students to enter the programs directly from high school, or following a year of science at the University of BC, or its equivalent at another post-secondary institution. If first year science at 91ÅÝܽ, the following courses are recommended.
ENGL one of 101 or 102 or 103 or 105 or 199
BISC 101 and 102
CHEM 111 and 121 or PHYS 100 or 101
MATH 154 and 155, or 157 and 158, or 151 and 152
ECON 103 and 105
STAT 270
Students are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Forestry’s advisors for more detailed information:
Student Services, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Forest Science Centre, FSC 2609, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4 Telephone 604.827.5195, toll free 1.888.933.9663, advising@forestry.ubc.ca,
Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia requires the following courses which are prerequisites for applying to enter the first year of medicine.
English: any two of ENGL 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 199 (199 recommended)
Chemistry: all of CHEM 121, 122, 126, 281, 282, 286
Biochemistry: both MBB 222 and 321 (MBB 222 is a prerequisite for MBB 231; MBB 231 is a prerequisite for MBB 321)
Biology: both of BISC 101 and 102
Final authority regarding course equivalency rests with academic advisors in the Faculty of medicine and is only available after the application has been submitted and evaluated by an academic advisor.
Official admission requirements are defined in the UBC Calendar and may be subject to change. For information refer to
Contact address
Admissions office: Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317 – 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3. Telephone 604.822.4482, admissions.md@ubc.ca,
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia requires the following courses which are prerequisites for applying to enter the first year of a four year program of pharmacy.
- BISC 101and 102
- CHEM 121 / 122 / 126
- ENGL any two of ENGL 199, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
- MATH 151 / 152 (or 154 / 155 or 157 / 158)
- PHYS (101, 102, 130) or (120, 121, 131) or (125, 126, 131) or (140, 141)
Refer to a current University of British Columbia Calendar for specific information. All applicants must submit additional supplemental admission requirements. Students should consult the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of BC.
Contact address
Admissions, Enrolment Services, University of BC, 2016 – 1874 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1. Telephone 604.822.3014,
Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, requires the following courses as prerequisites for applying to enter this program.
- ENGL any two of 101, 102, 103 or 104
- MBB 222 and 231
- BISC 101, 102, 202, 303
- CHEM 121, 122, 126, 281, 282, 286
- MATH 151, 152 (or 154, 155 or 157, 158) STAT 201 may be substituted for MATH 152, or 155 or 158
- PHYS (101, 102, 130) or (120, 121, 131) or (125, 126, 131) or (140, 141)
- electives 15 units
Electives should be based on the program in which the student is enrolled, and may include non-science related subjects. Students are encouraged to choose electives that broaden perspectives. The electives should not include courses which are equivalent to BC high school grade 12, or which are general education courses at the 000 division.
Contact address
Admission Office, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4
General Note
All course requirements should be completed by the end of the spring term preceding the proposed date of entry to a professional school.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine requires a minimum 70% cumulative average for veterinary program admission. Grades are converted to a common scale for comparative purposes and this converted average will be used.
The college has recently, with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission approval, introduced an Educational Equity Program for Aboriginal students. A defined number of seats have been allocated for self-identified Aboriginal descent applicants who will be ranked among themselves and not against the general applicant pool. Proof of Aboriginal ancestry is required and must be provided at the time of application. For the purpose of admission the accepted documents for Aboriginal ancestry proof are in the University of Saskatchewan Calendar.
Breadth-Science Courses for Non-specialists
The following courses may be completed to fulfil science Breadth requirements. They are specifically designed for those not specializing in pure or applied science and will introduce historical and contemporary perspectives on various scientific disciplines.
BISC 110-3 The Evolution and Diversity of Life on Earth
BISC 111-3 ST: Current Topics in Biology l
BISC 112-3 ST: Current Topics in Biology ll
CHEM 191-3 Living in a Materials World: From the Stone Age to Nanoscience
CHEM 192-3 Chemistry in Your Home, Work and Environment
CHEM 193-3 Close Encounters of the Radioactive Kind
EASC 103-3 The Rise and fall of the Dinosaurs
EASC 104-3 Geohazards: The Earth in Turmoil
EASC 106-3 Earth Through Time
MATH 160-3 Mathematics in Action
MATH 178-3 Fractals and Chaos
MBB 310-3 Genes, Biotechnology and Society
PHYS 190-3 Introduction to Astronomy
PHYS 192-3 Logarithm and Blues
SCI 300-3 Science and Its Impact on Society
STAT 100-3 Chance and Data Analysis
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