Integrated Sciences

Create your own degree in science with this highly flexible, highly interactive program that stresses active learning, group discussion, and collaborative research.

Why this program?

• Design your own cross-disciplinary science degree.
• Emphasis on field work – including trips to Iceland – promotes experiential learning.
• Cultivate and focus your interests from broad science topics to specialized integrations.
• Customize your courses to prepare for professional programs (medicine, law, education).

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