Chemical & Biological Engineering - Bachelor [4 Years]
$43,301 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Applied Science [B.ASc] Chemical and Biological Engineering

  • The Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering is a 4-year program at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
  •  This program gives an opportunity for students to combine interests in life sciences with engineering, and therefore focuses on processes in the fields of biotechnology and biomedical engineering.
  • This program focus on main following areas:
    • Introductory Physics for Engineers 
    • Biology of the Cell
    • Material and Energy Balances
    • Kinetics and Reactor Design
    • Biological Process and Product Design
  • This program consists of combining lectures, hands-on lab activities, research, industry visits, and design experiences to provide students the balance of practical and analytical skills needed to become successful, competent engineers.
  • The program combines interests in life sciences with engineering and therefore focuses on processes in the fields of biotechnology and biomedical engineering. 
  • The student to faculty ratio is 18:1 which resolves the interaction problem.
  • Some students graduating from this program continue their studies in the medical field.
  • Students are eligible, after the appropriate industrial experience, for registration as Professional Engineers.
  • Students will graduate not only with expertise in their chosen field, but with the skills they need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with their career over time.
  • The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $43301 $43301 $43301 $43301
Total Fees $43301 $43301 $43301 $43301

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Graduation from high school
  • Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
  • At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Indian student eligibility:

General admission requirements for Indian students are:

  • Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Degree-specific requirements: Science

  • Math (Standard XII)

  • Chemistry (Standard XII)

  • Physics (Standard XII) 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.