UNBC International View Book

International Viewbook

#University of Northern British Columbia

Welcome! President’s MessageUNBC is an extraordinary place filled with tremendous academic opportunities.

This handbook is filled with information about programs and various student services, but we also feature stories about our students, alumni, and faculty that will show you how attending UNBC can shape your future.

UNBC’s intense focus on research combined with our small class sizes means our students have the opportunity to engage with faculty on cutting-edge research projects while earning their undergraduate degree.

Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all making meaningful contributions to society and the communities we serve. We’re looking to create the next generation of leaders; are you ready to become one of them?

Join us at UNBC – our community will make you feel welcome the moment you set foot on campus, and help you become the leader I know you are.

Daniel Weeks, President and Vice-ChancellorUNBC Timberwolves mascot.

Experience British Columbia | 2

Canada Map | 3

UNBC at a Glance 2015 | 4

British Columbia Map | 5

Education Options | 6

2015/16 Programs | 7 - 29

Life on Campus | 30

Student Support Services | 31

Recreation & Athletics | 32

Northern Sport Centre | 33

Canada’s Green UniversityTM | 34

Bioenergy Plant | 35

Money Matters | 36

Athletics Scholarships | 37

Admission Requirements | 38

Becoming a UNBC Student | 40

Dates and Deadlines | 41

Student for a Day | 42

Contact Us | 43

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93%of UNBC grads

are satisfied with their UNBC experience.

81%of UNBC grads are

working in fields related to their program.

98%of UNBC grads feel that their education

is important for future opportunities.

Experience British ColumbiaNatural Beauty, Affordable Living

British Columbia is Canada’s Pacific gateway. With towering jagged mountains, unspoiled coastal rainforests and countless rivers and lakes, British Columbia bridges the wild of the country with the modern twenty first century. UNBC has five campuses spread throughout central and northern British Columbia. UNBC’s main campus, situated on the side of a mountain and surrounded by forests, overlooks central British Columbia’s largest city, Prince George where students have access to many big city amenities.

Let Us Entertain YouPrince George has an amazing variety of cultural and entertainment venues including cafés, live professional theatre, a six-screen movie theatre, symphony, and an arena for concerts and sporting events. The wide selection of restaurants and pubs is enough to keep even the most social students busy during their off hours.

Life At Your LeisureThere are plenty of on-campus activities available, both at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre and on nearby trails. Close to campus, some of the best running and mountain biking can be found at the Otway Nordic Centre – host to cross-country ski events. For downhill skiing or snowboarding, there are ski resorts to match your skill level that are a short drive away.

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Facts & Stats• Average entering GPA from high school: 84%

• Faculty to student ratio: 1:9

• Number of graduates: 11,898

• Number of students: 4,020

• Number of International students: 463 from 51 Countries

The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as Canada’s best small university. It is also proud to be one of the exclusive research universities in British Columbia. We have a passion for academic excellence, student success, research and the environment. Further, with over 60 programs of study and more than 4,000 students from all over the world, UNBC is a dynamic place to learn and grow.

Do you know that old cliché, “You’re a name, not a number”? Well at UNBC, it’s true. In addition to being one of Canada’s best small universities, we also have one of the best faculty to student ratios in Canada – with small class sizes you can be assured that your award winning faculty are accessible and that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everyone at UNBC is genuinely interested in seeing students succeed. Last, with over 93% of UNBC graduates employed after graduation you know you are setting yourself up for success.

Please visit our website at unbc4u.unbc.ca for further information about undergraduate and graduate program offerings, or email us at [email protected]. For information about English Language Studies as well as the support the International Education office can offer you please visit unbc.ca/international-education, or email us at [email protected].

UNBC at a Glance 2015A University Like No Other

Prince GeorgeUNBC Main Campus

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UNBC Regional CampusesUNBC is unique in its mandate to provide accessibility and opportunity for people living in Northern BC, specifically First National people. Access to education is readily available, as UNBC maintains campuses north, west and south of the main campus in Prince George.

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Education OptionsChoose Your Future | unbc.ca/programs

Whether you’re just out of high school and eager to forge your career path or simply seeking to learn a new hobby, UNBC can meet your needs. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificates, diplomas, and individual Continuing Studies courses. Many certificate and diploma courses count towards a degree.

English Language Studies The English Language Studies Program is designed to improve students’ Academic English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing all while promoting cultural exchange, academic success, and personal growth. Critical thinking, research skills and academic integrity are embedded throughout. Students are eligible to earn up to 15 academic credits upon successful

completion of the program.

Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s degrees are also called undergraduate degrees. These degrees are granted for the completion of undergraduate majors and generally require four years of full-time study.

Master’s DegreeMaster’s degrees normally follow an undergraduate degree and generally take two years of full-time study to complete. These degrees emphasize research usually leading to a thesis or project. Many of UNBC’s bachelor’s degree graduates will go on to complete a master’s degree with us or at universities around the world.

Doctorate DegreeDoctoral degrees are the highest level of study that students can complete and normally require a minimum of five to six years of study with original research on a defined topic. UNBC offers three innovative and renowned PhD programs.

Master’s DegreesBusiness Administration (MBA & MSc)

Development Economics (MA)

Disability Management (MA)

Education (MEd) - Counselling - Multidisciplinary Leadership - Special Education

Engineering - Applied Science (MASc)

Engineering - Integrated Wood Design (MEng)

English (MA)

First Nations Studies (MA)

Gender Studies (MA)

Health Science (MSc) History (MA)

Interdisciplinary Studies (MA) (MSc)

International Studies (MA) - Global Environmental Policy - International Development - Regional Relations

Mathematical, Computer, Physical, and Molecular Sciences (MSc) - Biochemistry - Chemistry - Computer Science - Mathematics - Physics

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA) - Environmental Studies - Geography - Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES)

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MSc) - Biology - Environmental Science - Forestry - Geography - Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism

Nursing (MScN) (MScN: FNP)

Political Science (MA)

Psychology (MSc)

Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor’s DegreesArts (BA) Anthropology* Economics English Environmental Studies First Nations Studies General Arts Geography History* Global and International Studies Nature-Based Tourism Management* Northern Studies Political Science Public Administration and Community Development Women’s Studies

Commerce (BComm)* Accounting* Finance* General Business* Human Resources Management* International Business* Marketing*

Education (BEd) Elementary (K-7) Secondary (8-12)

Health Sciences (BHSc) Biomedical Studies* Community and Population Health: Aboriginal and Rural Health* Community and Population Health: Environmental Health*

Science (BSc) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology* Biology* Chemistry* Computer Science* Environmental Science* Geography Integrated Science Mathematics and Statistics* Natural Resources Management* -Forest Ecology and Management* -Outdoor Recreation and Conservation* -Wildlife and Fisheries* Physics* Psychology*

Applied Science (BASc) Environmental Engineering (A UBC / UNBC joint degree)

Nursing (BScN) Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Post-Diploma Baccalaureate Nursing

Planning (BPI) First Nations Planning Natural Resource Planning Northern and Rural Community Planning

Social Work (BSW) Child Welfare Specialization First Nations Specialization

Northern Medical Program (MD) (A part of UBC’s Faculty of Medicine distributed medical program involving UBC, UNBC, and UVic)

Independent Minors Global Environmental Change Philosophy Russian Studies

Doctorate DegreesHealth Sciences (PhD)

Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (PhD)

Psychology (PhD)

Graduate Certificate

Leading for Learning

Certificates

First Nations Certificate Programs Aboriginal Community Resource Planning Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing First Nations Language First Nations Public Administration General First Nations Studies Métis Studies Nisga’a Studies Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Nursing Certificate Program Rural Nursing

Public Administration Certificate Program Public Administration

Social Work Certificate Programs Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Child Welfare

Diplomas

First Nations Diploma Programs Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing First Nations Language and Culture

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Curriculum and Instructional Studies Montessori Education

2015/16 Programs

*Honours offered | Joint majors also offered | **Competitive Entry

pending approval

pending approval

Other Programs and CertificatesIntegrated Analytical Skills and KnowledgeProgram (IASK)An Enhanced First-year program

Additional Program OptionsUNBC offers a number of

certificates and diplomas that can be laddered into our degree

programs. UNBC Continuing Studies offers a wide range of courses and workshops

for professional and personal development.


English Language Studiesunbc.ca/international-education

English Language Studies students are immersed in an academically stimulating environment, which promotes critical thinking all while building their academic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Each of the five levels progressively builds students’ skills. Upon the successful completion of the English Language Studies program, students will have met the English language requirements for entry to UNBC.

English Language Studies for Credit AdvantageStudents who graduate from UNBC ELS start ahead. Why? Because students earn valuable academic credit, which can be counted toward their undergraduate degree.

Conditional Acceptance to undergraduate studiesConditional acceptance is offered to students who have met the academic requirements to an undergraduate program, but do not meet the English proficiency requirement. Conditional acceptance is only offered to those ELS students who apply for an undergraduate program simultaneously with an English Language Studies application.

Program Admission

To help students know what their starting level will be, the following table provides an approximation of how English Language Studies levels compare to IELTS.

All students are required to complete an intake evaluation to best determine their level of English competency before starting the program. Standardized test scores will also be accepted as proof of English Language competency.

Deadline to apply Students should apply at least 3 months prior to the start of the program. Please visit our website for further details.

Minimum Average to applyNone

Course IELTS

English Language Studies 10 <4.0

English Language Studies 20 4.5

English Language Studies 30 5

English Language Studies 40 5.5

English Language Studies 50 / University Bridge Program 6.0

Course Academic Credit





English Language Studies 50 / University Bridge Program 9

Total Credits Awarded 15


Artsunbc.ca/programs

Students wishing to study the arts at UNBC have a broad range of disciplines from which to choose. Arts students learn critical thinking through engagement and dialogue in the classroom and beyond. Courses are thought-provoking and allow students to study the world, people, cultures, and history. UNBC arts degrees provide the foundation for both careers and further study.

Bachelor of Arts Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission

Admission requirementsBC Provincial Admission Requirements

Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for pre-requisite purposes for the Economics program.

Deadline to apply March 1

Minimum average to apply 65%

Professor: Dr. Jacqueline Holler

Dr. Jacqueline Holler, an Associate Professor with the Department of

History, uses the historic BC town of Barkerville as a classroom in the

summer. Barkerville is a former gold rush town that’s been restored as a tourist attraction. Her class gives

students the chance to study history as it unfolds around them and delve into the archives to conduct primary research.

“It’s where it all began,” she says. “It’s the heart of who we are as British Columbians.

It’s the stuff that made BC what it is.”

Potential Careers• Curator

• Paleontologist

• First Nations Advisor

• Tourism & Hospitality

• Journalist

• Teacher

• Economist

• Political Analyst

• Anthropology*

• Economics

• English

• Environmental Studies

• First Nations Studies

• General Arts

• Geography

• Global and International Studies

• History*

• Nature-Based Tourism Management*

• Northern Studies

• Political Science

• Public Administration & Community Development

• Women’s Studies

History Professor Jacqueline Holler takes students out of the classroom to witness the past unfold around them at Barkerville, one of BC’s most historic sites.

Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.


Alumni: Reza Akbari

Immersing himself in an English-speaking environment was high on

Reza Akbari’s list of priorities when he came to UNBC from Iran.

After graduating, Akbari (BComm, 2010) opened Shiraz Café and Restaurant, adding Persian food to

the ethnic eateries in Prince George. In 2013, he won a Prince George Chamber

of Commerce Business Excellence Award as best new entrepreneur.

The small class sizes at UNBC helped

Akbari build connections and gain the skills he needed to open Shiraz.

“UNBC and my career together became reasons to stay in Prince George,” he said.

Potential Careers• International Marketing

• Advertising Executive

• Financial Planner

• Accountant

• Operations Manager

Commerceunbc.ca/commerce

Commerce students at UNBC study a wide range of business topics and current trends where they develop organizational, problem-solving, and communications skills. Six majors allow students to explore and specialize in the area that interests them most. Double majors are also available.

At UNBC, Commerce students are extremely active in and outside the classroom with their participation in the Commerce Student Society, community-based projects, socials, and the JDC West business competition. Commerce graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of careers and industries.

Bachelor of Commerce Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission


Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes.


Minimum average to apply 65% Admission requirements and deadlines

are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.

Reza Akbari at his restaurant, Shiraz, in Prince George.

• Accounting*

• Finance*

• General Business*

• Human Resources Management*

• International Business*

• Marketing*


Past Student: Daud Akhtar

Daud Akhtar, a former biochemistry and molecular biology major from

Prince George, received a 2014 BC Cancer Studentship to conduct

breast cancer research as an undergraduate student.

Certain genes result in proteins being produced, and Akhtar’s research focused on breaking the interaction

between the proteins and the gene product that causes cancer.

“The scholarship exposed me to research on a regular basis, while at the same time

providing financial support,” says Akhtar.

Potential Careers• Professional Forester

• Fisheries Biologist

• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Epidemiologist

• Industrial Chemist

Scienceunbc.ca/programs

Small class sizes and quality teaching allow science students at UNBC to experience hands-on learning, personal attention, and ground-breaking research. Studies in science can lead to further research opportunities, rewarding careers, and professional programs such as medicine, engineering, and pharmacy.

Bachelor of Science Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission


Recommended courses Biology 11 or 12, Pre-Calculus 12, and Physics 12 are recommended for many science degrees.




Daud Akhtar was able to conduct cancer research while still an undergraduate student at UNBC.

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*

• Biology*

• Chemistry*

• Computer Science*

• Environmental Science *

• Geography

• Integrated Science

• Mathematics and Statistics*

• Natural Resources Management - Forest Ecology and Management*

- Outdoor Recreation and Conservation*

- Wildlife and Fisheries*

• Physics*

• Psychology*


Alumni: Kimberly Gulevich

Environmental Engineering graduate Kimberly Gulevich’s

passion for alternative energy began at high school science fairs in Fort

St. John.

“Science projects took me down the environmental path,” says Gulevich.

That path led to UNBC, where she began working on sustainability research

in her first year of study – including research at UNBC’s ground-breaking bioenergy facility.

Gulevich now works as an Engineer in Training with Ubran Systems in Fort St. John.

“I want to give back to the North,” she says. “This is the future and I’m part of it here.”

Potential Careers• Energy Manager

• Project Manager

• Environmental Field Technologist

• Environmental Engineer

• Planning & Development Supervisor

• Environmental Planner

Applied Scienceunbc.ca/environmental-engineering

This degree is offered collaboratively by UNBC and UBC. Students benefit from the strengths of both institutions, providinga flexible and distinct educational experience. In their first two years, students develop a foundation in math, biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and environmental science at UNBC. Students attend UBC in their third and fourth years and gain a hands-on understanding of engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design through courses in civil, chemical, and biological engineering. Students return to UNBC for their final term, where they focus on practical environmental engineering problems.

Bachelor of Applied Science Major

Program Admission

Admission requirementsBC Provincial Admission Requirementsincluding Pre-Calculus 12, Chemistry 11, and Chemistry 12.

Recommended courses Physics 12


Minimum average to apply 75% | Competitive Entry

Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended. Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission to competitive entry programs.

Kimberly Gulevich has a passion for sustainability research, including work at UNBC’s bioenergy facility.

• Environmental Engineering (4.5 years)


Alumni: Samantha van Horn

The Biomedical Studies program at UNBC gave Samantha van Horn

(BHSc, 2012) the foundation she needed to continue her education

at UNBC through the Northern Medical Program.

“I really appreciated that the core components of the degree covered prerequisite credits for many different

professional programs, so I didn’t have to use elective credits,” she said.

Van Horn said her undergraduate studies gave her a “unique perspective” on how the

concepts she was learning in the classroom applied in a rural and northern context.

Potential Careers:• Health Educator

• Health Care Administrator

• Health & Wellness Program Planner

• Biomedical Engineer

• Environmental Health Officer

• Occupational Health & Safety Officer

• Microbiologist

Health Sciencesunbc.ca/health-sciences

Students interested in human health are drawn to this program which combines a variety of disciplines, including life sciences, social sciences, behavioural sciences, ethics, and law. Multiple opportunities exist for students to study with researchers andlearn best practices and techniques. Three majors allow students to focus on their specific area of interest.

This program prepares students for careers and future studies in several areas such as community health, dentistry, health management and administration, medicine, rehabilitation sciences, and speech pathology.

Bachelor of Health Sciences Majors* Honours program available

Program Admission

Admission requirementsBC Provincial Admission Requirements including Biology 12 (70% min), Chemistry 11 (70% min), and Pre-Calculus 11 (70% min).

Recommended courses Applicants to the Biomedical stream are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12 for prerequesite purposes.




UNBC Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate Samantha van Horn (right) studies with Senior Laboratory Instructor Anne Sommerfeld.

• Biomedical Studies*

• Community and Population Health-Aboriginal & Rural Health*

• Community and Population Health-Environmental Health*


Alumni: Laine Becker

When Laine Becker decided to begin a new career in healthcare,

UNBC provided the ideal opportunity for him to pursue his

nursing degree.

Laine was able to get his training in Northern BC while staying at home with

his wife and children.

“It was the perfect fit. I was able to achieve my educational goals and go on to work

in the communities that I grew up in, and I never had to leave my family.”

Laine now works as a surgical registered nurse in Prince George and Vanderhoof.

• For Registered Nurses, UNBC offers the Rural Nursing Certificate Program which is practice-driven,

evidence-informed, and reality-based. There are seven courses in this certificate program which provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to deliver nursing care specifically in rural and remote

communities and hospitals.

Nursingunbc.ca/nursing | Collaborative Program

Students pursuing the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Degree (BScN) at UNBC can attend one of three UNBC campuses: Prince George, Terrace, or Quesnel. The program is offered collaboratively between UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, and Northwest Community College, and provides entry into the nursing profession. Nursing students will learn from experienced teachers, outstanding clinicians, practice leaders, and researchers.

Program Offerings

Program Admission

Admission requirementsBC Provincial Admission Requirementsincluding English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (67% min), Biology 12 (73% min) completed within 5 years prior to the semester of admission, Principles of Math 11 (67% min), or Pre-Calculus 11 (67% min) or Foundations of Math 11 (67% min), and Chemistry 11 (67% min).

How to ApplyApplications can be completed through our partner institutions depending on campus of study.

Prince George / Quesnel: cnc.bc.caTerrace: nwcc.bc.ca



Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guaranteeadmission to competitive entry programs.

• BScN (4 years)

• Post-diploma BScN (2 years)

• Rural Nursing Certificate Program

UNBC was Laine Becker’s starting point to a career in Nursing, allowing him to study close to his family.


Northern Medical Programunbc.ca/nmp | med.ubc.caUBC program delivered in collabration with UNBC

The Northern Medical Program (NMP), housed at UNBC, is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Thirty-two students begin their program at the UBC campus in Vancouver and then arrive at UNBC’s campus in January where they can complete their education in classes, labs, and clinical settings throughout BC. They learn the best practices of rural and remote medicine from around the world. The NMP utilizes state-of-the-art teleconferencing to broadcast and receive lectures from medical professionals throughout BC. Faculty and students have access to the newest equipment and laboratories at the state-of-the-art Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences Centre on campus and the $50-million expansion at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George.

Current Students: Nathan Teegee

& Todd Alec

As high school classmates, Todd Alec and Nathan Teegee dreamed

of becoming doctors. Now they’re turning their dream into reality as

students in the Northern Medical Program.Teegee and Alec are able to provide a First Nations perspective to

their classmates, which they hope will be helpful wherever the new doctors end up practicing.

“We try to make as much time in our schedules to speak directly with First

Nations schools and children about careers and going on to post-secondary education,”

Teegee said.

• The Northern Medical Programs Trust (NMPT) provides funding to medical students in the NMP who pursue rural clinic placements as part of their training.

The NMPT is supported by communities in Northern BC as well as many local companies and individuals, and provides students with the financial support they need to

further their career goals.

Program Admission

• At UNBC, students can take all of the courses required to apply to medical school

• For more information visit the UBC Faculty of Medicine website: med.ubc.ca

Nathan Teegee and Todd Alec were classmates in high school and are now both in the Northern Medical Program.


Environmental Planningunbc.ca/environmental-planning

The focus of UNBC’s Bachelor of Planning degree is on understanding the relationship between people and the environment and on reducing the environmental impact of human activities. Planners play a vital role in decision-making processes concerning the future of human settlements, resource management, environmental protection, human health and well-being, and economic development.

The UNBC Student Planners’ Association actively providesnetworking opportunities, mentorship programs, and social events throughout the year. Environmental Planning is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC).

Bachelor of Planning Majors

Alumni: Tanya Turner

It’s been a decade of impressive personal growth for Tanya Turner,

(BPI 2004). She went to work as a planner with the City of Quesnel.

In seven short years she has been promoted twice, once to Manager, and then to Director of Development

Services, the top planning role at the City.

“UNBC provided the foundation across a broad range of core planning skills,

including a northern perspective, which is key.”

Just recently a junior planning position opened up at the City. Who was hired?

A UNBC grad, according to Turner.

“Right out of school, she was by far the strongest candidate.”

Potential Careers• Urban and Regional Planner

• Environmental Planner

• GIS Specialist

• Landscape Designer

Program Admission


Recommended courses Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes.




An environmental planning degree was the foundation for Tanya Turner’s rise to become the top planner with the City of Quesnel.

• First Nations Planning

• Natural Resources Planning

• Northern and Rural Community Planning


Graduate ProgramsUNBC.ca/graduate-programs/programs

• Business Administration

• Community Health Science

• Development Economics

• Disability Management

• Education

• Engineering

• English

• First Nations Studies

• Gender Studies

• History

• Interdisciplinary Studies

• International Studies

• Mathematical, Computer, Physical, & Molecular Sciences

• Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

• Nursing

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Social Work

Master’s Programs

• Health Sciences

• Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

• Psychology

PhD ProgramsWondering what to do after your undergraduate degree? Stick around—we have lots of options for you. There are many Master’s and PhD degree options available at UNBC. Graduate students now account for nearly 20% of the total student population at UNBC, one of the highest percentages among BC universities.

Graduate programs at UNBC have a competitive entry and some are dependent on supervisor availability. Potential supervisors can be found by visiting the program webpages.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) test is not required to apply to our graduate programs. The GRE is required for the Psychology MSc and PhD.

Virginia Russell is thankful for her UNBC experience.

Alumni: Virginia Russell

“Attending UNBC was one of the best investments I ever made,” says

recent grad and Alumni of the Year honouree Virginia Russell of Terrace

(MSc, 2011). “It was easily accessible, applicable to the needs of my northern community, and provided generous

financial support, child care, and family-friendly spaces. I am extraordinarily thankful for my UNBC experience and

the opportunity to work with and learn from amazing academics.” Russell was honoured recently by the BC Government

for her efforts volunteering and working with agencies in Northern BC that focus

on social justice, indigenous health, and women’s issues.

NBCGSSThe Northern British Columbia Graduate Student Society

provides graduate students with a support network during their

degrees. This includes office and printing set-ups, events for

networking, and the annual graduate student conference.


IASKIntegrated Analytical Skills and Knowledge Programunbc.ca/iask

The IASK program is offered jointly by six departments in the College of Arts Social and Health Sciences to deliver an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum for first-year students. You will enroll in six integrated courses and progress through the program together in small cohorts. Collaboratively taught by award-winning faculty, IASK courses introduce you to the themes, questions, and methods of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. We emphasize

“hands-on” experiences and student-driven projects that will help you to make strong connections among the various courses and bodies of knowledge you will encounter at the university. From the “Big Questions” such as “What is Knowledge?” and “Who are We?” to the nuts and bolts of university-level research, you will develop a grounding in scholarship and the best ways to learn, both independently and in collaboration with faculty, support staff, and fellow students.

Contributing Programs • Anthropology • Economics • English • First Nations Studies • International and Global Studies • Psychology

For the September 2015 and January 2016 curriculum visit unbc.ca/iask

Social Workunbc.ca/social-work

A Social Work degree at UNBC prepares students to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. UNBC students study Social Work with a focus on northern and remote areas, First Nations, women, human services, community practice, and research. Exploration of class, gender, and race relations is a major focus within the program. Students are admitted to the program after two years of study in a post-secondary environment. They can specialize and develop their social work skills within an agency or community setting during their practicum. Those who crave adventure can also participate in UNBC’s exchange program with Mid Sweden University.

Bachelor of Social Work Majors

Program Admission Admission requirements60 credit hours including FNST 100, SOCW 200, SOCW 201, and WMST 100.

Application RequirementsMust provide references and a statement of intent. Visit unbc.ca/social-work for complete details.

Deadline to apply February 1

Minimum average to apply 2.67 GPA | Competitive Entry


• Child Welfare Specialization • First Nations Specialization

Educationunbc.ca/education

The Education degree at UNBC is a two-year program taken after a minimum of 90 credit hours (three years of coursework). Students study childhood cognitive, social and academic development, and the latest trends in education. Students pursuing an Education degree at UNBC learn to teach in K-12 education environments. This program readies graduates to be well-prepared teachers. Practicum placements in all four semesters allow students to observe classrooms and practice their learning in school settings. UNBC students are paired with experienced teachers in their areas of specialization. Elementary education students teach all subjects in the elementary curriculum, while secondary education students teach the subjects they are academically prepared to teach such as math, English, or social studies.

Bachelor of Education Majors

Program Admission Admission requirements

Deadline to Apply March 15

Minimum average to apply 2.33 GPA | Competitive Entry


• Elementary (K-7) • Secondary (8-12)

Certificate ProgramsCertificate programs are intended to enhance access to a university education with a flexible course of study that allows either a short term exit (upon completion of Certificate requirements) or the option of laddering into other programs, including the Bachelor program. In addition, all courses in the Certificate Program are university-credit courses. This means that students can apply credit taken in their Certificate to other programs should they later decide to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Moreover, the requirements for the Certificate could be completed in one year or could be completed on a part-time basis over several years, depending upon course scheduling and the situation of the student.

Completion of a Certificate would give students the equivalent of one full year of university credit. This provides a laddered program of study which could result in the completion of a Bachelor’s degree with three more years of study at UNBC or another university.

Admission

The requirements for admission into a Certificate program are the same as for any student enroled in a UNBC undergraduate program.

Minimum averages to apply

To be eligible for a certificate, students must achieve a minimum GPA of “C”, based on all courses taken at UNBC that are applied to the Certificate. University transfer credits also can be applied to the program, as appropriate, to a maximum of 15 credit hours.

SecondaryAn acceptable three year Bachelor’s degree plus 30 additional credits or a four year degree.

ElementaryAn acceptable three or four year Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 90 credit hours of undergraduate course work.


Life on Campusunbc.ca/housing | unbc.ca/food-services | nugss.unbc.ca

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to campusA sense of community is a part of life at UNBC.

The small class sizes, access to professors, the prominence of student services, the Student Life department, the International Education department, and the abundance of student-run clubs provide an inviting sense of community support and belonging. Life at UNBC is fun, supportive and social.

ResidenceLiving in residence is one of the most memorable experiences a student has at university. UNBC student residences provide a convenient and safe living environment conducive to academic success, social interaction, and personal growth. It is a place where you feel the independence of living on your own, with the support that comes from being part of a tight-knit campus community. Located a minute’s walk from the main campus, residence is home to more than 500 students. UNBC residence buildings are co-ed and there are two residence assistants per floor. Life-long friendships start at UNBC residence.

Food ServicesThe UNBC Dinning Hall is a great place for students to meet and enjoy superb culinary experiences. The open floorplan allows students to see and choose from a wide variety of food offerings. The 7-Day Meal Plan provides students with unlimited access to a variety of healthy and nutritious food options.

Student Support ServicesWe have you covered

Personal• Awards & Financial Aid

• Copy Services

• Counselling Centre

• Daycare Centre

• First Nations Centre

• Health & Wellness Centre

• Housing & Residence Life

• Interfaith Chaplaincy

• International Education

• NBCGSS (Graduate Student Society)

• Northern Sport Centre

• NUGSS (Undergraduate Student Society)

• Peer Support Network

• Student Career Centre

• Student Life Office

• Women’s Centre

UNBC International Education offers extensive student services and programs to ease the transition for incoming international students, support existing students and work with our global alumni network. For new students, orientation activities include an introduction to the wide range of academic and social support services available to all students while they study at UNBC.

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Academic• Academic Success Centre

• Access Resource Centre

• Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology

• Computing Help Desk

• Educational Media Services

• Geoffrey R. Weller Library

• Mathematical Academic Centre for Excellence

• Student Advising Centre

• UNBC Bookstore

Online• Blackboard

• File Portal

• Personal webspace

• Student remote desktop

• Web-based email

Suites include:- Fully furnished bedrooms- Wireless internet- Utilities- Local phones

Each floor has:- Full laundry service- Large common lounge - Big-screen TV- Leather couches - Pool table or foosball table


Northern Sport Centre

Recreation & Athleticsunbc.ca/nsc | unbc.ca/timberwolves

Prince George boasts impressive sporting facilities that hosted the 2015 Canada Winter Games. A four-season climate ensures people can golf, play tennis, speed skate, and snowshoe. Cheer on the Cougars, our WHL team, the Spruce Kings, our BCHL team, or go fishing, and make sure you tube down the Nechako River at least once while you're here.

Howl with the TimberwolvesThe UNBC Timberwolves basketball and soccer teams compete against the top teams in Canada as members of the Canada West conference of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).

A Sport Centre for the NorthThe Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre has an elevated track surrounding the facility and FIFA-approved turf which make it one of the most impressive sport facilities in BC. And you don’t have to be a varsity athlete to play sports at UNBC. The intramural league is vibrant, offering basketball, volleyball, squash, soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee.

Outdoor Activities 24/7/365For outdoor recreation, Prince George is full of parks and nature trails. In fact, more than 50 km of trails surround campus, and offer some of the best mountain biking and trail running in the city. Winter sport options are plentiful; Nordic skiing is nearby and three ski hills are within 45 minutes of campus.

Opened in 2007, the Northern Sport Centre is a facility that brings students, athletes, and communities together to foster a distinctive culture of excellence by integrating sports and education.

At almost 13,500 square meters, this high-performance sport facility is the largest of its kind in British Columbia and home to one of the British Columbia’s longest indoor tracks. The two indoor FIFA approved turf soccer fields, three full size basketball courts and numerous other training facilities ensure world-class services are available to students. The Northern Sport Centre is also home to UNBC’s basketball and soccer teams, members of the prestigious Canada West Athletic Association, and PacificSport North, which provides services such as training and development for athletes and coaches.


Canada’s Green UniversityTM

unbc.ca/green

The proportion of students enrolled in environmental programming at UNBC is the highest of any university in Canada. UNBC is situated in a tremendous natural laboratory. With more than 15 environmental programs, there’s no better place to learn about natural resources, environmental sustainability, and community vitality.

Honouring our EnvironmentUNBC is located in a spectacular region with an abundance of natural resources. We honour our environment with our campus architecture, the focus of our teaching and research, and the initiatives of our staff, faculty, and students. The environment sustains our economic, health, and cultural well-being and we strive to reflect this.

Livin’ la vida verde (living the green life)Green is UNBC’s official colour – and way of life. In fact, revenues from parking at UNBC are used to fund staff, faculty, and student projects to make the University greener. UNBC students also operate a compost garden, and buy locally grown food at UNBC’s weekly Farmers’ Market. The annual Green Day is UNBC’s signature event of the year.

UNBC Energy: Lean, Clean, and Green UNBC’s carbon footprint became a whole lot smaller in 2011 when we opened our award-winning bioenergy plant. The plant heats the main campus by using waste from a local sawmill, and has already reduced the University’s consumption of fossil fuels for heating by nearly 90%. In 2010, UNBC tied Harvard for the best campus sustainability project in North America.

UNBC’s carbon footprint became a whole lot smaller in 2011 when we opened our award winning Bioenergy Plant, the flagship component of the UNBC Energy Initiative. The Bioenergy Plant turns sawmill waste into useable heat in the form of hot water. The hot water is then used to heat the core campus buildings. In 2015 the system was expanded to include the entire campus including the student residences. This system has reduced UNBC’s consumption of fossil fuels for heating by nearly 90%. This reduction helped UNBC achieve its 2015 energy policy goal of reducing the fossil fuel consumption for space heating.

BioenergyPlant

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Money MattersAwards & Financial Aid | unbc.ca/financial-aid

For information about student loans, visit: StudentAidBC.ca

Approximate Costs per Academic Year

* Tutions and fees are subject to change and vary among programs. For more information visit unbc.ca/fees

Cost of Living on VS off Campus

On CampusHousing and Fees $4,510

Meal Plan (Mandatory for all 1st and 2nd year students in residence) $4,384

Entertainment/Expenses $1,600

Total $10,494

Domestic International

Tuition & Fees*(30 credit hours, 10 courses)

$6,103 $18,950

Books $1,550 $1,550

UNBC Awards

The list to the right provides only a small sample of scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available at UNBC. We invite you to visit

unbc.ca/financial-aid/awards-guide to view the hundreds of other scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available.

Current high school students are encouraged to apply to UNBC by December 15 to be automatically eligible for the following Early Entrance Awards:

Raven Scholarships | $5,500

UNBC Merit Awards | $2,500

Current high school students are also eligible to apply for the Leadership Award online atunbc.ca/financial-aid by December 15.

Leadership Awards | $3,000

President’s Silver Anniversary Awards for Excellence in Leadership | $6,000

* Per academic year

UNBC Athletics Scholarshipsuncb.ca/athletics | unbc.ca/financial-aid

**Estimate Per Academic Year

*** Shared Accommodation based on a shared two-bedroom apartment rented at $880 per monthTuitions and fees are subject to change and vary among programs. For more information, visit unbc.ca/fees

Disclaimers: Cost of living estimate should solely be used as a guide and is not a reflection of current cost-of-living.

Off Campus**Housing*** $3,520

Food & Groceries $4,000

Entertainment/Expenses $1,600

Total $9,120 over$2.4

millionawarded annually

Current Students: Maria Concepcion Mongomo Carvallo and Vasiliki Louka.

Basketball is the passion of these two exceptional student athletes, Maria, from Spain, and Vasiliki, from Greece. Both students are recipients of UNBC’s Athletics tuition waiver, which allows them to study at UNBC tuition-free while they compete against some of the best basketball teams in Canada. This waiver also allowed Maria and Vicki to attend English Language Studies prior to their entrance into UNBC’s undergraduate programs in Psychology and Environmental Science/Political Science, respectively.

“The ELS program was very helpful. The nice part is you feel comfortable talking out loud with your classmates because they are all learning as well and having the same ups and downs. I'm doing well in my Environmental Studies because of the foundation of the program,” Vasiliki said.

• The UNBC Athletics tuition waiver is available to qualifying male and female international student athletes who wish to play soccer or basketball. Please contact UNBC Athletics for further information.


PROVINCE/ TERRITORY ENGLISH COURSE PLUS 3 APPROVED COURSES FROM:BC/ Yukon English 12 or English First

Peoples 12Applications of Mathematics, BC First Nations Studies, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, English Literature, Francais, Francais Language Seconde-Immersion, French, German, Geography, Geology, History, Japanese, Latin, Law, Mandarin, Math Foundations, Middle Earth, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Principles of Mathematics, Punjabi, Social Justice, Spanish, Sustainable Resources, Technical and Professional Communications, Writing+ 1 additional grade 12 course

Alberta/ NWT/ Nunavut English Language Arts 30-1 Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Blackfoot Language & Culture 30, Chemistry 30, Chinese Language & Culture 30, Cree Language & Culture 30, English 35, Experiential Science 30, Français 30-1 or 30-2, French 30, French 31A/B/C, French Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, German 30/30S, German 31, German Language Arts 30, German Language & Culture 30, Gonawo K’e 35, Inuktitut 35, Inuktitut Studies 35, Italian Language & Culture 30, Japanese Language & Culture 30, Latin 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Pure Mathematics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, South Slavey 35, Spanish Language & Culture 30, Ukrainian Language & Culture 30/30S, Ukrainian Language Arts 30.Additional Level 30 or 31 courses needed to graduate. The fifth course subject must be distinct from the other four academic courses (eg., English Language Arts 30-1 and English Language Arts 30-2 cannot both be used).

Saskatchewan English A30 and B30 Math A30, or B30, or C30, or Pre-Calculus 30 and at least three additional courses numbered 30 or 30H selected from the following subjects: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Economics 30, Français A30 or B30, French 30, Geography 30, Geology 30, German 30, History 30, Latin 30, Law 30, Mandarin 30, Mathematics 30, Native Studies 30, Physics 30, Psychology 30, Social Studies 30, Spanish 30, Ukranian 30, Ukranian Language, Arts 30+ additional academic course(s) necessary to graduate

Manitoba English 40S, one of Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus

Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, Français 40S, Geography 40S, History 40S, Language 40S, Law 40S, Mathematics 40S, Native Canadian Languages 40S, Physics 40S, Pre Calculus 40S, Social Science 40S/World Issues 40S, Western Civilization 40S + one additional course from above or another area at the 40A (advanced), 40G (general), or 40S (specialized) level and any further work necessary to graduate

Ontario English 4U Four additional Grade 12 4U/UM courses All high school courses applied as prerequisites for UNBC courses must be drawn from the “University” designation. Not more than one course may be drawn from the “Arts” category.

Transfer Students A minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable transfer course work is required. The cumulative GPA on all transferable work attempted must be at least 2.0 (C). Complete applications are processed in 72 hours. Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended, including distance education schools. www.bctransferguide.ca

Advanced Placement

Students who take the College Board Advanced Placement courses in high school may be awarded transfer credit upon receipt of the official exam results from the College Board. Courses completed with a grade of four or above will be awarded transfer credit. Students who have completed AP courses with a grade of three may be considered for Advanced Standing in a first-year course. A listing of acceptable AP courses for transfer credit is available in the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca

International Baccalaureate

Students who are awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the international baccalaureate headquarters. Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four, with no course below a three. Students who are awarded the International Baccalaureate Certificate must have a grade of four in each Higher level subject to be eligible for individual course transfer credit. A list of acceptable IB courses is available in the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca

Provincial Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction and communication at UNBC. Consequently, it is expected that an applicant be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in the use of English in order to receive and participate in classroom instruction and discussion as well as to complete written assignments.

Applicants whose first language in not English, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must submit evidence of English language proficiency prior to admission. French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers are exempt from this requirement. Students who completed five consecutive years on instruction and examination entirely in the English language immediately before admission are exempted from this requirement.

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency may be any one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 88 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing, or Speaking components. UNBC’s institutional TOEFL code is 0320.

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.

• LPI (Language Proficiency Index) score of at least 5.

• Comparable results in any other internationally recognized English Language Assessment test considered as equivalent to TOEFL or IELTS.

• A final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in the UNBC English Language Studies 50 Component 1 and 2.

• A final grade of 70% or better in English 12 from the British Columbia secondary system.

• A final grade of 75% (B) or better in a University Transferable English course.

Visit unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/international-admissions for a copmprehensive list.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED COURSES AND/OR OTHER DETAILS

DEADLINE * MINIMUM AVG TO APPLY

• Arts BC provincial admission requirements March 1 65%

• Commerce BC provincial admission requirements Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

March 1 65%

• Education 90 credit hours of University course work for Elementary. Four year Bachelor for Secondary or a three year Bachelor’s with a teachable major plus 30 additional credits for Secondary.

Please visit www.unbc.ca/education for specific information

March 15 2.33 GPACompetitive Entry

• Environmental Engineering

BC provincial admission requirements including Pre-Calculus 12, two approved Science 12 courses, and Chemistry 11

Physics 12 and Chemistry 12 are highly recommended for prerequisite purposes.

March 1 75% minCompetitive Entry

• Health Sciences BC provincial admission requirements + Biology 12 (70% min), Chemistry 11 (70% min), and Pre-Calculus 11 (70% min)

Applicants to the Bio-Medical stream are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 12


• Nursing BC provincial admission requirements including English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (67% min), Biology 12 (73% min within 5 years prior to the semester of admission to NCBNP), Principles of Math 11 (67% min) or Pre-Calculus 11 (67% min) or Foundations of Math 11 (67% min), and Chemistry 11 (67% min)

To apply, please contact our partner institutions:Prince Geoge / Quesnel: www.cnc.bc.caTerrace: www.nwcc.bc.ca

* Nursing may have additional English Language requirements. For more information contact [email protected]


• Planning BC provincial admission requirements Pre-Calculus 12 recommended for prerequisite purposes

March 1 65%

• Science BC provincial admission requirements Biology 11 or 12, Pre-Calculus 12, andPhysics 12 are recommended for many science degrees

March 1 65%

• Social Work 60 credit hours including FNST 100, SOCW 200, SOCW 201, and WMST 100

Must provide references and a statement of intent. Please visit www.unbc.ca/social-work for complete details

February 1 2.67 GPACompetitive Entry

*Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change. Deadlines are often extended.Meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission to competitive entry programs.

Admission Average: For all provinces the best grade for each required course will be used (either the course mark or the course mark blended with the provincial exam).

Official admission requirements are available online at unbc.ca/calendar

Admission Requirements by Program

Approved AP and IB (all standard level and higher level) courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course.

Visit unbc4u.unbc.ca to view other admissions categories such as College and University transfer, Mature Student entry, Audit only, and Interest Only studies.


Becoming a UNBC StudentThe Application Process | unbc.ca/apply

Application Deadlines for September Entry

Canadian and International Students• Social Work February 1

• Arts • Commerce • Environmental Engineering • Health Sciences • Planning • Science March 1

• Education March 15

• Nursing March 31

• ELS March 1ww

Application Deadlines for January Entry

Application Deadlines for Awards

Key DatesEarly Admission Awards (Submit an application for admission to UNBC to be automatically eligible) December 15

UNBC Leadership Awards (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) December 15

President’s Silver Anniversary Awards for Exellence in Leadership (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) December 15

All other UNBC awards (Apply online at unbc.ca/financial-aid) March 1

Dates & DeadlinesQuick Reference | unbc4u.unbc.ca

International Students• Arts • Commerce • Planning • Science June 1

• ELS Nov 15

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Student For A Day(Reading this book is good. Visiting us is even better.)Do you know what program you are interested in? Wonder what life as a UNBC student is like? Experience the campus first hand with our Student for a Day program.

As a Student for a Day you will:

• Spend a day on campus

• Sit in on a class or two of your choice

• Receive a personal campus tour

• Visit residence

• Chat with a Student Recruitment Officer about programs and course options

• Get a feel for the UNBC Community

• Enjoy lunch on us in the UNBC Dining Hall

Come visit us unbc4u.unbc.ca/studentforaday

Contact UsInformation for International Students

3333 University WayPrince George, BC V2N 4Z9Student Recruitment & Advising CentrePhone: 250-960-6306Email: [email protected] | [email protected]: unbc4u.unbc.ca | unbc.ca/future-students

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