Sadie Lye
Master of Science in Oceans and Fisheries (MSc)
The impact of the urban environment on land to sea connection in Burrard Inlet, B.C.
In this session, we’ll break down the graduate school application at UBC. Explain the process, key application elements and provide some tips on strengthening your application. We’ll also be providing advice on obtaining a study permit, moving to Vancouver and sharing insights on what it's like to be a grad school student at UBC Vancouver.
This session will cover:
• Overview of UBC and our graduate programs
• Overview of the application process
• Understanding admissions requirements
• Statement of interest
• Finding and reaching out to a supervisor
• References – What we look for and who you should ask
• Application dos and don’ts
• How to obtain a study permit
• Advice on moving to Vancouver
• Q&A
*please note this session will be repeated on Oct 30 at 10am. Please choose session time that works best for you.
Note: Theological degrees (i.e., degrees in theology or degrees offered by a bible college, seminary or theological school) may not be acceptable as a basis for admission to graduate studies at the University of British Columbia. Applicants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants from a university in United States of America are usually not required to provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Please note that graduate programs have the right to request a language test when deemed necessary, even if the language of instruction has been English. Read more