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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical and Biological Engineering

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical and Biological Engineering

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $57,736 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Spring-May 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Fall-September 15-January-2025 2025-01-15
Spring-May 15-January-2025 2025-01-15

Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical and Biological Engineering

This program blends rigorous training in the physical sciences and mathematics with biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and the life sciences. 

You can be a steward of the environment, helping to harness the globe’s natural riches and improve the quality of our lives by developing sustainable and green manufacturing technologies for producing superior medicines, clean water, cleaner fuels and materials, and cutting-edge medical technologies. 

The program aims to provide an outstanding and distinctive chemical and biological engineering education through a comprehensive and progressive range of academic courses. 

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program at the University of British Columbia allows students to combine interests in life sciences with engineering and therefore focuses on processes in biotechnology and biomedical engineering. 

Some students graduating from this program continue their studies in the medical field.

After the appropriate industrial experience, graduates are eligible for registration as Professional Engineers.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$68,031

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,295
Tuition 1 person $57,736

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Transcript and/or grade information
  • English language competency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
22
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
22
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test: Overall: 125


If you have a strong record of academic achievement but do not yet meet the UBC English language requirement. 

In that case, you may be eligible for the Conditional Admission Program, which offers English language preparation leading to an undergraduate degree program on UBC’s Vancouver campus for bachelor degree programs in all faculties.

Once accepted to the Conditional Admission Program, you must register for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. 

To earn the Certificate of English Language, you will need to successfully complete two courses, EAP 600 and EAP 650, to meet the UBC English Language Admission Standard.

EAP Program options

  • Two 8-week sessions will begin in January, May, or August/September. One session will cover EAP 600, and the other EAP 650.
  • One 8-week accelerated session is scheduled to begin in July and finish in August/September. This session covers both EAP 600 and EAP 650.

Academic background and requirement

General admission requirements

  • Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

 

Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)

  • Senior-level Pre-Calculus Math
  • Senior-level Chemistry
  • Senior-level Physics
  • Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Chemistry or senior-level Physics may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

 

GPA

 

China: 60%

Minimum requirements

  • Three years of Upper Middle School Math (Pre-Calculus)
  • Two years of Upper Middle School Chemistry
  • Three years of Upper Middle School Physics
  • Academically strong candidates missing either senior-level Chemistry or senior-level Physics may be evaluated case-by-case.

 

The grades you’ll need to be considered for an offer of admission from UBC differ by degree and vary from year to year. 

In past years, an 84% average (where the minimum pass grade is 60%) on China’s grading scale was required.

 

India: 85%

Minimum requirements

  • Math/Applied Math, Chemistry, and Physics (Standard XII Level)

 

Iran: 16 of 20

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12 Math
  • Grade 12 Chemistry
  • Grade 12 Physics

The grades you’ll need to be considered for an offer of admission from UBC differ by degree and vary from year to year. 

In past years, an average of 16 on Iran’s 20-point grading scale was required.

Career opportunities

  • Biomechanical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnical Engineer
  • Biotechnology Analyst
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Food Technology Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Quality Control Engineer

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