To be admitted to the program, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline, and must meet the following criteria:
A minimum average of “B” calculated in the last 2 years of the undergraduate degree, with a review of the entire degree
Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.
The submission and satisfactory review of the following items by the Admissions Committee:
- Resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- A comprehensive statement of interest outlining:
- Area of research interest
- career interests
- volunteer and/or career experience.
Admission will be a competitive process with the selection of candidates depending on an intensive review process. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
See How to Apply for more information.