Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill both Faculty and specialization-specific requirements in order to progress through their degree. The ultimate guide to these requirements is the UBC Academic Calendar, but we hope this section of the website helps you advance smoothly.
Basic Credit Requirements
To graduate with a BSc you must meet all Faculty requirements, continuation, communication, and sufficient progress requirements. On top of that, your specialization will have specific requirements too.
Requirements | Number of Credits |
| Total Credit Requirements | 120 credits |
| Upper Level Requirement | Minimum 48 credits in upper level courses numbered 300 and above (including minimum 30 upper level credits in Science courses) |
| Lower Level Requirement | Various 100-level courses within specific fields of study |
| Science and Arts Requirement | At least 72 credits must be in Science courses Minimum 12 credits in the Faculty of Arts, not including any English courses used to fulfill the Communication Requirement |
| Science Breadth Requirement | Students in a major or honours specialization must successfully complete at least 3 credits from any 6 of the 7 categories (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Life Science, Statistics, Computer Science and Earth & Planetary Science). Students in a combined major or combined honours specialization must successfully complete at least 3 credits from any 5 of the 7 categories. |
| Communication Requirement | Minimum 6 credits of communication coursework must be completed before promotion to 4th year class standing |
Minors, Second Majors and Honours
Different requirements apply for students adding a minor or a second major in Science to their program or for students in an Honours program. For example, honours students must obtain a minimum of 132 credits, and at least 42 of the 48 upper level credits must be in Science. Please review the Science Breadth Requirement as this requirement is different for Combined Major or Combined Honours specializations. Check with your program for exact requirements.
