DEGREE:

A degree that is academically equivalent to a UBC 4-year Bachelor’s degree.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA): 

At least four years of study with a B+ average (76% or higher) in third and fourth year-level course work.

DEGREE:

Applicants with international credentials should have academic backgrounds that meet the minimum general requirements outlined  for the country of origin.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

Applicants with international credentials should consult the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Policy to determine country-specific equivalency of the minimum academic requirements. Your admission average is calculated on all courses taken for your degree.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application. Acceptable English language tests and submission of these results are detailed online with the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

The minimum TOEFL score is 100 and the minimum IELTS score is 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component of the Academic IELTS test. For other test scores, visit the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific in their letters of intent and clearly articulate your interests in pursuing the MGH at UBC, and describe how the program fits within your overall personal and professional goals.

Detailed requirements for the letter of intent will be posted closer to the application window.

A detailed and up-to-date CV that highlights your professional work experience and relevant skills. 

We require three references letters from individuals who can comment on your academic and/or work experience as well as professional character. These can be provided by former instructors, supervisors, employers etc. 

Electronic submission of references is managed through the Graduate Studies online application site. Your referees will be sent an automated reference request when you register their information in the “References” section of your application.  

UBC also accepts references via Interfolio, a U.S. based electronic reference service. Interfolio references should be directed to graduate.sas@ubc.ca. 

For more about approaches to preparing a Letter of Reference for graduate admissions at UBC, please visit this web page on Graduate Reference Letters