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for learning or their desire to facilitate improvements and changes in an area they care deeply about. In a world of extraordinary and continuous change graduate school can be a place and a time for you to innovate, explore and investigate. It鈥檚 a chance to collaborate with faculty and colleagues across boundaries, to learn at a deeper level and contribute to the generation of new knowledge that can change the way we think about the world.</p> <p>For others, grad school is about taking the next step in their career path. Whether getting a degree might help you make a career move to a new field or to climb the ladder, a graduate degree will lead to additional skills, subject matter knowledge and competencies and make you more competitive professionally.</p> <p>Whatever your reason may be for considering grad school, UBC has a program for you. Our Vancouver campus provides the perfect community to study at the graduate level. With more than 300 graduate programs spanning our 11 faculties, you鈥檒l be part of a community of more than 10,000 graduate students, supported to do your best work, and given opportunities to explore your curiosity and to advance your career.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-views-panes pane-pane-group-grids-panel-pane-1" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="view view-pane-group-grids view-id-pane_group_grids view-display-id-panel_pane_1 view-dom-id-fddac623016877ac8160c6390012cb03"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-responsive-grid views-responsive-grid-horizontal views-columns-4 container"> <div class="views-row row-fluid equalize-card views-row-1 views-row-first"> <div class="span3 views-column-1 column-first"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa grad-icon-graduation-cap-1 icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-center"> <h4>Academic Excellence</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>UBC is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the聽top public universities in the world.</p> </div> </div> </article> </div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span3 views-column-2"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-code-fork icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-center"> <h4>Entrepreneurial</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Since 2013, more than 476 ventures have been incubated and accelerated, and 220 industry and startup mentors have been part of the UBC network.</p> </div> </div> </article> </div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span3 views-column-3"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-beaker icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-center"> <h4>Research</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>$747.3M research funding in 2022/23, generating 9,675 projects across our faculties.聽All of our PhD students receive our minimum funding package.</p> </div> </div> </article> </div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span3 views-column-4 column-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-building icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-center"> <h4>Facilities</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>UBC invested more than $1.5 billion dollars into infrastructure and facilities in the last 10 years.聽</p> </div> </div> </article> </div></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- 3x3 grid --> <!-- 100% - 1 column --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-panels-mini pane-international-program-options ga-Program-Options" > <div class="pane-content"> <!-- -*- mode: html-helper; before-save-hook: nil -*- --> <div class="panel-display panel-four-three-adaptive clear-block" id="mini-panel-international_program_options"> <!-- 4x4 grid --> <div class="container"> <!-- 100% - 1 column --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-custom pane-1" > <div class="pane-content"> <h3>Program Options</h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- 50/50% - 2 columns --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span6"> <div class="inside"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1195 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa grad-icon-book-open icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4>Course-based programs</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Course-based pograms, sometimes referred to as professional programs, require a student to complete a set number of courses to obtain a degree. Submission of an individual research thesis is usually not required, but programs may include major projects, capstone courses, internships or other work placements. Course-based programs tend to be shorter in duration and more flexible in program delivery, usually with higher tuition costs. These are often targeted at professionals with some work experience to attain the next career promotion or a change into another field.</p> <p><a class="ctalink" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs?cla=CB">View Course-based Programs</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-panel unit span6"> <div class="inside"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1196 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa icon-pencil icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4>Research-based programs</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Research-based programs usually include some coursework at the beginning of the degree and then focus on individual independent research under the supervision of a faculty member that culminates in the formulation of a thesis or dissertation. Most master programs require 2 years of study and PhD programs usually require between 5-7 years of study. Research degrees provide the possibility to become an expert in a chosen field of study with the possibility to pursue an academic career as professor as well as exciting careers in non-academic environments. Many UBC programs expect applicants to have obtained a master's level qualification before entering a PhD, although direct entry into PhD progams is possible at UBC.</p> <p><a class="ctalink" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs?cla=TO&lev=Master%27s">View thesis optional Master's programs</a></p> <p><a class="ctalink" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs?cla=TR&lev=Master%27s">View thesis required Master's programs</a></p> <p><a class="ctalink" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs?lev=Doctoral">View Doctoral programs</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- 3x3 grid --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- full width content --> <div class="panel-panel line inflate"> <div class="panel-panel unit span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-92 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> 聽 </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1987 hide-masthead-caption pane-bundle-bottom-hero-image-full-width" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="masthead bottom"> <img src="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/feature-image-bottom/full/koerner_house-01-01.jpg" width="7715" height="2870" alt="" /> <div class="container"> <div class="caption primary left opacity-0"> <div> <h1>Prospective Students</h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-92 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> 聽 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- 4x4 grid --> <div class="container"> <!-- 50/50% - 2 columns --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span6"> <div class="inside"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1645 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <h2 class="pane-title"> Choose UBC </h2> <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Every year, UBC attracts outstanding students from around the globe to our world-class academic environment. At UBC, we are enhancing graduate supervision, advancing Indigenous inclusion聽and聽improving student funding.</p> <p>We are at the forefront of responding to and building on changes that impact the way we learn and how our most highly educated people contribute to the world. Through the pioneering Public Scholars Initiative, we are reimagining approaches to research graduate education and exploring flexible methodologies for learners to develop needed expertise.</p> <p>Become part of our community. <a href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission"><strong>Apply today</strong></a>.聽</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-panel unit span6"> <div class="inside"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1489 ga-Reach-your-Potential pane-bundle-videos" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-video-url field-type-video-embed-field field-label-hidden"> <div class="embedded-video"> <div class="player"> <iframe class="" width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xVJxmbjx2o4?width%3D640%26amp%3Bheight%3D360%26amp%3Btheme%3Ddark%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bvq%3Dhd720%26amp%3Brel%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Bmodestbranding%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bcontrols%3D1%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dopaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- 100% - 1 column --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-92 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> 聽 </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1999 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <blockquote>"Whether you are already a part of the UBC community, are considering joining us, or are a member of the public interested in discovering what we offer, I am confident that you will find that endless opportunities exist to be engaged with the graduate landscape." <p>聽</p> <p style="text-align: right;">Dr. Michael Hunt, Dean pro tem, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies</p> <p style="text-align: right;">聽</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1647 ga-Explore-UBC pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <h2>Explore</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-views-panes pane-pane-group-grids-panel-pane-3" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="view view-pane-group-grids view-id-pane_group_grids view-display-id-panel_pane_3 view-dom-id-f8db047b8de08ad60f823be5b352c82b"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-responsive-grid views-responsive-grid-horizontal views-columns-3 container"> <div class="views-row row-fluid equalize-header-text views-row-1 views-row-first"> <div class="span4 views-column-1 column-first"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical light-red clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/faculties"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-sitemap icon-xxlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Faculties</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Find out about the 12 faculties at UBC Vancouver, the departments and schools within the faculties and research centres.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Read More</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-2"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-search icon-xxlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Graduate Degree Programs</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers a wide range of options for course-based or research-based master's and doctoral students. We offer students an intellectually challenging education through programs that are international in scope, interactive in process and interdisciplinary in content and approach.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Read More</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-3 column-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical red clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/research"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-beaker icon-xxlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Research</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Take a look at potential research supervisors, review open research opportunities with faculty members, learn about UBC research clusters and etc.聽</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Read more</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- 100% - 1 column --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-1998 ga-How-to-apply pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <h2>how to apply</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-974 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa icon-search icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4></h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>1. Determine which program you would like to apply to and visit their web site to learn more.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Explore our Graduate Programs</span> </div> </div> </article> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-2170 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/check-your-eligibility"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa icon-list-alt icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4></h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>2. Review minimum academic requirements, English language requirements and other tests you might need.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Check Your Eligibility</span> </div> </div> </article> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-975 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/application-components"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa icon-list icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4></h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>3. Gather your required documents, such as transcripts and reference letters, and other application components.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Prepare your Application</span> </div> </div> </article> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-976 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/research-supervisors"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa grad-icon-users-1 icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4></h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>4. If you are applying to a research-based program, investigate faculty members in the graduate program you are interested in. Many graduate programs (especially those that require a master鈥檚 thesis or doctoral dissertation) recommend that before applying, you make contact with a faculty member in your chosen area of study. This person may be able to support your application in the selection process.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Find a supervisor</span> </div> </div> </article> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-977 pane-bundle-card-horizontal" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="card horizontal card-with-icon white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="http://apply.grad.ubc.ca"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon"> <i class="fa icon-laptop icon-mediumlarge"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <div class="card-text-content"> <h4></h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>5. Apply online by visiting the application portal.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Apply Online</span> </div> </div> </article> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-fpid-92 pane-bundle-fieldable-panels-pane" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="fieldable-panels-pane"> <div class="field field-name-field-panel-pane-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> 聽 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- 100% - 1 column --> <div class="panel-panel line"> <div class="panel-panel unit span12"> <div class="panel-pane pane-views-panes pane-pane-group-grids-panel-pane-3 ga-Application-Components" > <h2 class="pane-title"> Application components </h2> <div class="pane-content"> <div class="view view-pane-group-grids view-id-pane_group_grids view-display-id-panel_pane_3 view-dom-id-4d2fee5e801b9b2a7f6a7b1ffc5e2531"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-responsive-grid views-responsive-grid-horizontal views-columns-3 container"> <div class="views-row row-fluid equalize-header-text views-row-1 views-row-first"> <div class="span4 views-column-1 column-first"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/online-application-fee"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-desktop icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Online Application and Fee</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>All applicants are advised to use the online application system. Learn more about application fees, payment methods, and application fee waivers.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-2"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/transcripts-academic-documents"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa grad-icon-docs icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Academic Documents</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Each entry under the Academic History section of the application聽must include pdf copies聽of official, up-to-date, transcripts for all current and previous post-secondary study.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-3 column-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/reference-letters"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-envelope icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Reference Letters</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from聽individuals聽who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.聽</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Read more</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row row-fluid equalize-header-text views-row-2"> <div class="span4 views-column-1 column-first"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/statement-interest"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-edit icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Statement of Interest </h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>A statement of interest is an important part of most graduate school applications.聽It may also be called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.聽</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-2"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-language-test"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-comment icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>English Language Test</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-3 column-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/gre-or-other-test-scores"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-file-text icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>GRE or other tests</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Programs might request additional test scores.聽Please refer to specific聽Graduate Degree Programs for detailed information聽specific admission requirements.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row row-fluid equalize-header-text views-row-3 views-row-last"> <div class="span4 views-column-1 column-first"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/criminal-record-check"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-ok-sign icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Criminal Record Check</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>All students who are enrolled in programs that include a practicum component involving work with children or vulnerable adults will have to undergo a criminal record check before they will be permitted to register in the practicum.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">READ MORE</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-2"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border clickable"> <a class="link-wrapper" href="https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/research-supervisors"> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa icon-group icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Thesis Supervisor</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>Browse our faculty member directory to learn about research expertise of our professors. If you are applying to a thesis-based program, please review the program instructions in the degree program listing whether you are expected to contact potential thesis supervisors prior to your application.</p> </div> <span class="ctalink">Read more</span> </div> </article> </a></div></span> </div> </div> <div class="span4 views-column-3 column-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-rendered-entity"> <span class="field-content"><div class="card vertical white-border "> <article> <div class="card-header"> <div class="card-icon card-align-center"> <i class="fa grad-icon-id-card icon-large"></i></div> </div> <div class="card-text card-align-left"> <h4>Proof of Citizenship</h4> <div class="field field-name-field-pane-teaser field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <p>You may be asked to upload documents to proof your status in Canada (citizen, permanent resident) or your country of citizenship.</p> </div> </div> </article> </div></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> 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