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Direct high-school and named transfer routes; select the required entry degree before later declaration

• Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
• Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.

British Columbia & Yukon; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• Approved English 11
• Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre‑calculus 11
• Approved science 11
• Approved social studies 11/12
• Grade 12 courses
• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic 12 courses
• See all approved high school courses for BC and Yukon .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Alberta & Nunavut; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English Language Arts 20‑1
• Mathematics 20‑1 or 20‑2
• Approved science 20
• Approved social studies 20
• Grade 12 courses
• English Language Arts 30‑1 (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic 30/31 courses
• See all approved high school courses for Alberta and Nunavut .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

International Baccalaureate; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Full IB diploma with at least three subjects at the Higher Level
• English HL or SL (minimum score of 3)
• Estimated IB score
• Estimated scores are based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual score required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated IB score : 28 points (excluding additional points)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Manitoba; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English Language Arts 30S
• Applied Math 30S or Pre‑calculus 30S
• Approved science 30S
• Approved social studies 30S
• Grade 12 courses
• English Language Arts 40S (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic 40S courses
• See all approved high school courses for Manitoba .
• All versions of English Language Arts 30S and English Language Arts 40S are acceptable as the required English courses, except for ELA: English Language & Technical Communication.
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

New Brunswick; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English 111 or 112
• Foundations of Mathematics 110 or Pre‑calculus 110
• Approved science 111/112
• Approved social studies 110/111/112
• Grade 12 courses
• English 121 or 122 (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic 120/121/122 courses
• See all approved high school courses for New Brunswick .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Newfoundland & Labrador; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English Language Arts 2201
• Math 2200 (advanced) or 2201 (academic)
• Approved science 2200
• Approved social studies 2200
• Grade 12 courses
• English Language Arts 3201 (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic 3200/4200 courses
• See all approved high school courses for Newfoundland and Labrador .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Northwest Territories; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Curriculum change
• High schools in the Northwest Territories are changing from the Alberta curriculum to the BC curriculum.
• If you graduate in 2027 (or after), your admission requirements are based on the BC curriculum .
• If you graduated in 2026 (or before), your admission requirements are based on the Alberta curriculum .
• Learn more about the JK-12 Curriculum Renewal .

Nova Scotia; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English 11 (academic)
• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11
• Approved science 11
• Approved social studies 11
• Grade 12 courses
• English 12 (academic) (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic or advanced grade 12 courses
• See all approved high school courses for Nova Scotia .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Ontario; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• English 4U (minimum 73%)
• Five additional 4U/4M courses
• See all approved high school courses for Ontario .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Prince Edward Island; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English 521A (academic)
• Math 521A or 521B
• Approved science 521A
• Approved social studies 521A
• Grade 12 courses
• English 621A (academic) (minimum 73%)
• Three approved academic or advanced 621 courses
• See all approved high school courses for Prince Edward Island .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Quebec; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are for private high schools in Québec that follow the Ontario curriculum. If you're attending a CÉGEP, refer to the transfer requirements for CÉGEP students .
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses (Ontario curriculum)
• English 4U (minimum 73%)
• Five additional 4U/4M courses
• See all approved high school courses for Ontario .
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

Saskatchewan; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Grade 11 courses
• English Language Arts 20
• Foundations of Math 20 or Pre‑calculus 20
• Approved science 20
• Approved social studies 20/30
• Grade 12 courses
• English as required by your graduation program (minimum 73% for all courses): Regular English : both of English Language Arts A30 and B30 New SK Regular or SK French Immersion : one English Language Arts course at level 30
• Three approved academic 30 courses
• See all approved high school courses for Saskatchewan .
• The marks from English Language Arts A30 and B30 will be averaged to provide a single English mark that will be used in your admission average calculation.
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
• Expanded qualifications
• Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
• Learn more about expanded qualifications .

American curriculum; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Graduation from a recognized high school with 14 or more college preparatory courses
• 4 English (minimum C+ in senior-level English)
• 3 math
• 2 science
• 3 social studies
• 1 language
• 1 additional language or 1 fine arts
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : Minimum 3.30 (cumulative unweighted GPA)
• Standardized tests
• Standardized tests are not required , but will be considered if submitted.
• SAT score : minimum 1250 (UVic code 0989)
• Composite ACT score : minimum 26 (UVic code 5327)

British curriculum; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and Advanced Level Examinations
• One of the following combinations (minimum grade of "C" in each exam): 3 A-level exams 2 A-level exams and 2 AS-level exams in distinct subjects 4 AS-level exams in distinct subjects
• English at the ordinary or advanced level
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• A-level grades : BBC (based on 3 exams)
• If you haven't written three A-level exams, your application will be evaluated using a combination of 2 A-level and 2 AS-level exams, or on 4 AS-level exams.

China; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Senior secondary school graduation showing grade results for Senior Years 1, 2 and 3 with a minimum overall average of 80%
• Huikao or Xuekao
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average : 83% (based on the average from years 10 to 12)

India; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Twelve years of academic preparation and one of the following:
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with at least 75%.
• Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC); applicants with excellent academic results will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average for Class X board exam results : 78%
• Estimated admission average for Class XII board exam results : 75%

International Baccalaureate; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Full IB diploma with at least three subjects at the Higher Level
• English HL or SL (minimum score of 3)
• Estimated IB score
• Estimated scores are based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual score required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated IB score : 28 points (excluding additional points)

Mexico; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Successful completion of Bachillerato
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average: 8.2 (based on the overall average of grades 10-12)

Vietnam; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Completion of Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and National High School Graduation Examination
• Recommended admission average
• The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Estimated admission average: 7.6 (based on years 10-12 with good scores required on the Certificate of Examination Results)

All other curriculums; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Required courses
• Twelve years of academic preparation and graduation from a recognized senior secondary school or completion of a recognized diploma program.
• Applicants must satisfy the minimum admission requirements for international students .
• High school graduation examinations or university entrance examinations offered in the home country may also be required.

BC college; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

Canadian college of applied arts and technology; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

Canadian institute of technology; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

Canadian university (including UVic); Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

CÉGEP; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum requirements
• One or more years of an approved diploma program with a minimum average of 70% or "B" (5.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on all courses attempted
• Two semesters of English

US college or university; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

All other post-secondary institutions; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

• The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
• Minimum required average
• Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
• If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.

High-school, transfer and second-degree applicants

• The standard process covers graduating high-school students; graduates who have not studied full-time at college/university; college/university transfer students; and college/university graduates seeking a second bachelor degree. The selected programme determines the actual academic requirements.
• A visiting/exchange student remains enrolled at a home institution and is a different category from degree admission. A partnership supports exchange; otherwise a letter of permission may support visiting study. No degree admission is inferred from either visiting option.

Applicants previously registered in UVic credit courses

• A student away for more than one year, defined as three terms, must apply for readmission before registering again. The application may request the previous programme or a new one. A completed/completing four-year degree followed by a new undergraduate programme uses the second-bachelor process.

First-time UVic applicants whose education was affected by health, disability, family or similar circumstances

• Be a BC resident, at least23 on the first day of classes, satisfy all faculty/programme prerequisites, and have not attempted a full year or equivalent of university study. Apply through the standard process first; after refusal, discuss an appeal with the assigned admission assistant.
• The appeal package includes a personal account of the circumstances and educational impact, a résumé of work since leaving school, and two non-family references on UVic forms. Educational history and non-educational achievements are assessed together; there is no automatic offer or prerequisite exemption.