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: Natural Resources
Grade 12
- A Grade 12 English
- A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
- A Grade 12 Biology, a Grade 12 Chemistry, or a Grade 12 Physics (see Related courses below)
Grade 11
- A Grade 11 Chemistry
- A Grade 11 Biology (see Related courses below)
- If you intend to major in Wood Products or specialize in Harvest Planning and Engineering (Forest Operations), Physics 11 is strongly recommended.
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: Calculus is recommended for the Harvest Planning and Engineering specialization
- Sciences: Biology 11 and/or 12 is strongly recommended for all majors and specializations. Physics 12 is also recommended for the Wood Products major and the Harvest Planning and Engineering specialization (for these program options, students with neither Physics 11 or 12 should contact Forestry Advising.
