The document provides information about graduate programs at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), including an overview of programs offered, facilities, opportunities for students, scholarships, application deadlines, tuition fees, and contact information for prospective graduate students. UNBC is located in Prince George, British Columbia and offers master's and PhD programs across various disciplines with a focus on environment, natural resources, and health sciences.
4. Life in Prince George and Northern BC
Natural surroundings
Personal atmosphere
Affordable
Friendly
5. Life in Prince George and Northern BC
Enjoy recreational sporting activities
Visit many of the multi-use parks and trail
systems within city limits
Enjoy an assortment of outdoor activities:
the rivers, lakes, mountains and forests of
the north are yours to explore and enjoy
Indulge in Prince George’s diverse arts,
entertainment and cultural activities
7. The Vision and the Reality
University of British Columbia
8. UNBC : Our Commitment
Foster a culture of learning that
involves research activities
Promote inter-disciplinarity
Be innovative
Be responsive to the region we
serve and beyond
9. One of Canada’s
premier small
universities.
Consistently named the
best small university in
western Canada and one
of the top universities
nationwide by
Maclean’s magazine
One of BC’s research-
intensive universities.
UNBC: The Progress to Date
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15. Se le ct Facilitie s - O nsite
Charles Jago Northern Sport
Centre
Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health
Sciences Centre
Geoffrey R. Weller Library
I.K. Barber Enhanced Forestry Lab
Northern University Student
Centre
Student Residences
16. Specialized Facilities - Onsite
High Performance Computer Lab
GIS Lab
Social Sciences Research Lab
Computer Assisted Survey
Research Lab
Archives
Central Equipment Lab
Rix (Medical Building) Labs
17. Research Facilities - Offsite
Dr. Max Blouw
Quesnel River
Research Centre
Aleza Lake
Research Forest
John Prince
Research Forest
20. UNBC Research Themes
Environment and Natural Resources
Community Development
Rural, Northern and Environmental Health
First Nations and Indigenous Studies
22. Passion for Teaching
Quality programs
Great reputation
Friendly atmosphere
Small class sizes and a
personal environment
Dynamic and productive
faculty
Alumni satisfaction
23. Passion for Discovery
Get involved in ground-
breaking research projects
that explore local and global
cultures, healthcare,
environmental
sustainability, and
community development
Participate in field research
in extraordinary locations
Work one-on-one with
professors
24. Passion for The Environment
Canada’s Green University
Live green with the U-Pass bus
program, compost program and
organic food program
Prince George campus a
showpiece for the use of natural
materials in architecture
25. Renewable Energy Leader
A biomass gasification plant to provide heat at the
Prince George campus
A wood pellet system at the I.K. Barber
Enhanced Forestry Laboratory
Positions UNBC as a bioenergy
leader in the higher education market
Co-winner (with Harvard) of an
International Award (AASHE)
for Bioenergy
26. Passion for People
Dedicated to the
success of our
students and
graduates
Main campus in
Prince George
Regional campuses in
Quesnel, Fort St.
John, Terrace and
Prince Rupert
27. Passion for the North
Dedicated to making this
region an even better place
to live
- First Nations Centre
- Northern Medical Program
29. Master’s Programs
For those individuals who have completed a
Bachelor’s degree
GPA greater than 3.00 (“B”) in last 60 credit hours
(higher entrance standards may be set by
individual programs)
Typically 2 years in length
30. PhD Programs
Normally for those individuals who have completed
a Master’s degree
Must provide evidence of English language
proficiency prior to admission
GPA greater than 3.33 (“B+”) in last 30 credit hours
(higher entrance standards may be set by individual
programs)
Requires the completion of a research project
culminating in a dissertation
Typically 4 years in length
31. Graduate Programs at UNBC
Sciences
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
(Master’s and PhD programs)
Mathematical, Computer and Physical Sciences
32. Graduate Programs at UNBC
Social Sciences and Humanities
Business Administration
Development Economics
English
First Nations Studies
Gender Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Political Science
33. Graduate Programs at UNBC
Health
Community Health Science
Disability Management
Psychology (Master’s and PhD programs)
34. Graduate Programs at UNBC
Professional Programs
Education
Northern Medical Program (University of British
Columbia medical program)
Nursing
Social Work
38. Se le ct Facilitie s - O nsite
Charles Jago Northern Sport
Centre
Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health
Sciences Centre
Geoffrey R. Weller Library
I.K. Barber Enhanced Forestry Lab
Northern University Student
Centre
Student Residences
39. Specialized Facilities - Onsite
High Performance Computer Lab
GIS Lab
Social Sciences Research Lab
Computer Assisted Survey
Research Lab
Archives
Central Equipment Lab
Rix (Medical Building) Labs
40. Research Facilities - Offsite
Dr. Max Blouw
Quesnel River
Research Centre
Aleza Lake
Research Forest
John Prince
Research Forest
43. Services for Graduate Students
Athletics and Recreation
Awards and Financial Aid
Career Centre
Childcare Centre
Learning Skills Centre
44. Support for Graduate Students
Counselling Services
Disability Services
First Nations Centre
Wellness Centre
Interfaith Chaplaincy
Northern Women’s Centre
Peer Support Network
48. Application Deadlines
September Entry:
February 15
(for most programs)
January Entry:
September 15
(for most programs)
Check our website for
complete details
(www.unbc.ca/admissions)
50. Tuition Fees
Master’s and doctoral*
student’s: $1,379.45 per
semester (domestic and
international students)
* All PhD student’s entering a doctoral
program for the first time are eligible
for a Doctoral Tuition Scholarship for
up to four years.
52. Contact Information
Student Recruitment and Advising Centre
Phone: 250-960-6306
Email: unbc4u@unbc.ca
Visit us online for more information on becoming a
UNBC student
www.unbc.ca/whyunbc
www.unbc.ca/graduateprograms