Application form for Bachelor of Arts students requesting a Dual Degree with the Bachelor of Science
- Students may not apply if they have completed less than 48 credits nor after they have completed more than 75 credits.
- Students are encouraged to apply by May 31st to allow time to process the application
- Please bring the application form to any meetings you attend in regard to your application.
- Prior to submitting your application form please arrange in-person meetings with an Academic Advisor from both the Faculty of Arts (1st) and the Faculty of Science (2nd). After the meeting with the Faculty of Science Advisor you may be required to meet with the Science Department Head of your proposed Major.
- At a minimum students must have achieved an overall average of at least 68% on at least 30 UBC Vancouver credits. The average will be based on the most recently attempted coursework. Achieving an overall average of 68% does not guarantee admission into the Bachelor of Arts dual degree program with Science.
- 3 credits of the Bachelor of Arts Research Writing requirement (usually ASTU 150 or WRDS 150) must be completed.
- 3 credits from one of ENGL 110, 111, 120, 121 must be completed or in the process of being completed.
- Pre-requisites for your intended science major must be completed or in the process of being completed. Begin investigating the admission requirements for your intended majors early. Some majors such as Biochemistry and Chemistry may not be accessible through theDual Degree program option in Arts/Science.
- Students must be eligible for third-year standing in the Faculty of Science (refer to “Promotion to Third Year” in the academic calendar)
- Students MUST have completed at least 15 credits from the list of coursework shown at Dual Degree in Arts and Science
Name: / Student Number:
Email: / Phone:
Meeting 1: Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements -
Date of Meeting with Arts Academic Advisor: / Name of Advisor:Degree Requirements and Proposed Arts course plan discussed. / Signed by Arts Academic Advisor
Meeting 2: Bachelor of Arts Proposed Admission to Specialization (Major) -
Date of Meeting with Arts Academic Advisor or Department Faculty (for programs with competitive admission): / Name of UBC Staff/Faculty:Admission/Program reviewed and proposed course plan discussed for consideration to (list name of Major) / If admitted to the Dual Degree program this student may also be admitted to this specialization (signed)
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Meeting 3: Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements -
Date of Meeting with Science Academic Advisor: / Name of Advisor:Degree Requirements and Proposed Science course plan discussed. / Signed by Science Academic Advisor
Meeting 4: Bachelor of Science Degree Admission to Specialization (Major) –
Date of Meeting with Science Advisor or Department Faculty (for programs with competitive admission): / Name of UBC Science Staff/Faculty:Admission requirements discussed/reviewed and Proposed course plan discussed for consideration to (list name of Major) / If admitted to the Dual Degree program this student may also be admitted to this Major (signed)
Statement of Academic Purpose
Please provide a brief outline of your reasons for applying for the Dual Degree program.
Student Signature:
I have met with the appropriate advisors and gained their signature. I understand this application form is a request for admission and that I have not yet been admitted to the Dual Degree program nor the specializations listed above. Official notification of admission will occur by email from the Faculty of Arts, Associate Dean – Students. I understand that failure to hand in the completed application form to Arts Advising within 4 weeks of the date of the final meeting, may result in my having to complete the application process again.
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(Signed)(Dated)