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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
Full source wording

Verbatim: "Each institution sets their own application open and close dates. These dates also may vary based on the program you are applying to. You can use the search database to explore programs you are interested in applying to or visit the institution's website directly. Please refer to the institution's website or contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office directly for application deadlines and details." EducationPlannerBC is the single application service for B.C.'s 25 public post-secondary institutions but publishes no deadline dates of its own.

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October 1Fall (September): applications openStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Opening date, not a closing deadline
  • applicants following this programme's specific-intake process
  • Published competitive programme closing dates take priority
  • October 1
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Applications open October 1, 2026; closing dates vary by programFall undergraduate applications2027 entry
  • Applications open October 1, 2026; closing dates vary by program
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October 1Summer (May): applications openStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Opening date, not a closing deadline
  • applicants following this programme's specific-intake process
  • Published competitive programme closing dates take priority
  • October 1
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May 1Winter (January): applications openStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Opening date, not a closing deadline
  • applicants following this programme's specific-intake process
  • Published competitive programme closing dates take priority
  • May 1
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routesUFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    EducationPlannerBCEducationPlannerBC
  3. Step 3Official secondary-school transcript
    • UFV requires an official transcript to verify graduation and each program's course requirements.
    UFV admission requirementsUFV admission requirements
  4. Step 4$55.95 domestic undergraduate application fee
    • Follow the university’s instructions for this required application item.
    UFV 2026–27 fees and other costsUFV 2026–27 fees and other costs
  5. Step 5Apply online through UFV Admissions.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routesUFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
  6. Step 6Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Additional documents required for a complete application: For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, see the secondary school grades and transcripts section of the Admissions website for more information. For university students, Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routesUFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
  7. Step 7Proof of completion of prerequisites is required for course registration. It is essential that applicants submit an official secondary school transcript at least two weeks before registration.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routesUFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
Applicant pathways
Degree entrance requirements

Applicants to the named degree; each secondary-school, university or alternate option retains its own conditions

  • One of the following:
  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
  • Completion of nine university-level credits with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 based on all university credits attempted
  • Note: Once a student has nine or more university-level credits, admission will be based on their cumulative GPA.
  • Mathematics requirement: one of the following:
  • Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12 with a minimum grade of C
  • Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of B
  • Both MATH 092 and MATH 093
  • MATH 096
  • MDPT score of 55% or better
  • Note: Students who meet the BSc mathematics entrance requirements above also meet the prerequisite for MATH 110, but not necessarily the prerequisite for MATH 111. MATH 111 is a program requirement; upgrading will be required for those who are admitted to the BSc without the prerequisite for MATH 111. MATH 110 is recommended.
  • Science requirement: one of the following courses, with a minimum grade of C+:
  • Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12, BIO 093, or BIO 111
  • Chemistry 12, CHEM 110, or CHEM 113
  • COMP 150, COMP 152, or COMP 155
  • Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, GEOG 103, or ENV 111 (formerly GEOG 111)
  • Geology 12 or GEOG 116
  • Physics 12, PHYS 093, PHYS 100, PHYS 101, PHYS 105, or PHYS 111
  • STAT 104 or STAT 106
  • English requirement: Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
  • For students newly admitted to the Bachelor of Science, attendance at a BSc information session or a personal interview with an Academic Advisor is recommended.
  • Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies .
UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
Application and acceptance documents

Degree applicants; transcripts, deposits or pre-acceptance documents apply at the named stage

  • Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Additional documents required for a complete application: For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, see the secondary school grades and transcripts section of the Admissions website for more information. For university students, Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
  • Proof of completion of prerequisites is required for course registration. It is essential that applicants submit an official secondary school transcript at least two weeks before registration.
  • Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees.
UFV 2026/27 named degree admission routes
Domestic general eligibility and programme admission

Canadian citizens and permanent residents; general UFV eligibility is distinct from a degree offer

  • General eligibility can be established by BC secondary graduation/equivalent, at least 9 UFV or transferable postsecondary credits with GPA 2.00 across all attempted credits, or age 19 by the first class day. The age 17 and one-year-out-of-school alternative is only for preparatory programmes.
  • Most postsecondary programmes still require secondary graduation/equivalent, while some accept mature or postsecondary-credit applicants. The chosen programme controls prerequisites, grades, written statements and references. Postsecondary English proficiency is also required. Meeting a general category does not waive these conditions or guarantee a competitive seat. No held numeric admission minimum is changed.
ufv admission calendar · official applicant policy
Graduation equivalence for other Canadian jurisdictions

Applicants educated outside BC in Canadian secondary schools or Quebec CEGEP

  • Grade 12 graduation is the stated equivalent for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario graduates from 2003 onward, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Quebec equivalent is secondary school plus one full academic year at CEGEP. Ontario graduates before 2003 follow the separately published six-OAC/Grade 13 legacy rule.
  • UFV establishes equivalents for required BC school subjects and accepts equivalent approved Grade 12 courses from other jurisdictions. A graduation equivalence does not remove subject prerequisites. The separately linked international credential inventory has not been certified.
ufv admission calendar · official applicant policy
Alternative secondary-graduation credentials

Full IB Diploma, ABE Provincial diploma, BC Adult Graduation diploma or GED applicants

  • These completed credentials may be considered equivalent to BC secondary graduation. Where a programme or course requires a particular secondary-school subject, the applicant must still provide an official transcript showing its final grade. IB Standard/Higher Level diploma courses and AP courses are usually accepted as the same-discipline Grade 12 academic equivalent, subject to the actual assessment.
ufv admission calendar · official applicant policy
Petition for Special Admission

Applicants who do not meet stated admission requirements

  • Apply to UFV and submit a rationale, transcripts and a UFV advisor/counsellor reference with the Special Admission request to the Admissions Manager for Undergraduate Education Committee consideration. Testing, provincial examinations, an interview or an essay may also be required. The policy advises applying at least one month before the semester. A petition does not guarantee admission or waive a programme prerequisite automatically.
ufv admission calendar · official applicant policy
Readmission after absence or first-semester nonattendance

Previously admitted UFV students

  • Readmission is required after one calendar year without attending courses, failure to register in the first semester, or complete withdrawal during the first semester. Some Health Sciences and Trades programmes require continuous enrolment, so their programme rules must be checked separately.
ufv admission calendar · official applicant policy

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • Complete at least 120 applicable university-level credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
  • Complete 44 upper-level credits, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, including 22 upper-level credits at UFV.
ReferencesUFV 2026/27 published graduation-credit inputsUFV 2026/27 eligible degrees and complete co-op conditions
Required courses and electives
  • Complete at least 30 total credits at UFV and at least half of upper-level credits in each honours, major or minor subject at UFV.
  • Published degree minimum:120 credits. Programme-specific upper-level, major, residency and other graduation requirements also apply.
ReferencesUFV 2026/27 published graduation-credit inputsUFV 2026/27 eligible degrees and complete co-op conditions

Program facts

Entering averageNot researched

The admission average has not been researched for this program.

Co-opCo-op option

Optional co-operative education adds paid career-related work experience to BSc study.

UFV BSc degree duration, requirements, locations and co-op option

Optional degree co-op requires three paid work terms of at least 420 hours each. Entry requires full-time study, two completed full-time semesters,CGPA 2.67, training/advising and enough time remaining. Placements are competitive and not guaranteed; international documentation conditions apply and current requirements should be confirmed. Programme rules determine whether co-op credits count within the degree.

UFV 2026/27 eligible degrees and complete co-op conditions
UFV BSc degree duration, requirements, locations and co-op optionCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Apply to this entry program. Choose a major later; some majors require university courses or separate selection.

Biochemistry

BSc

Published requirements

Courses

Separate study choices within this entry program. Each course block belongs to its named choice; it is not required of every student in the degree.

Biochemistry34 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Biology18 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. BIO: 24 credits. Plus: 14 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Chemistry24 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 13 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Computing Science33 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Mathematics15 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 6 credits. Plus: 3 credits. Plus: 9 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Physics19 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus either: 15 credits. or: 9 credits. 14 credits of upper-level PHYS or ENPH: 14 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Study locations
Teaching locations
First-year courses: Abbotsford or Chilliwack. Most courses beyond first year are offered only at Abbotsford.UFV BSc degree duration, requirements, locations and co-op option
Teaching locations
First-year BSc courses can be completed at Abbotsford or Chilliwack. Most courses beyond first year are currently offered only in Abbotsford.UFV 2026/27 explicit programme campus scope

Careers

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Costs

Undergraduate courses numbered 100–400

Published tuition

2026–27 · Per credit · CAD

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Tuition$169.94 / credit

Standard course rate · Differential programme fees can apply

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