Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences

Take courses in human structure and function with emphasis in nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems while you study life processes. The overarching goal of this program is to provide interdisciplinary training in life and health sciences while preparing you for a career in academics, or biotechnology or medical fields.

Why this program?

• Study in a highly selective honours program with small classes in upper years ensure you get individual attention.
• Prepare for graduate studies in health sciences or for medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, or veterinary medicine.
• Attend lectures and labs in UBC’s state-of-the-art Life Sciences Centre.
• Receive instruction from the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s world-renowned researchers.

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Science

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• A Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry
• A Grade 11 Physics

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Sciences