Bachelor of Computer Science in Integrated Computer Science (Vancouver) at University of British Columbia

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Integrated Computer Science), or BCS (ICS), is a 20-month full-time second-degree program at UBC Vancouver. It is designed for university graduates who want to move into information technology or combine their own field with computer science, and is directed at academically strong students with little or no programming experience. It is the only Bachelor of Computer Science offered in Western Canada, with an optional co-op component.

What you will study

Computer science courses cover programming, software design, algorithms and networking. Sample courses include Computation, Programs, and Programming, and Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in information technology, in some cases combining computer science with their first field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a recognized bachelor's degree in a field that does not overlap with computer science. Prerequisites are BC Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (or equivalent), a 3-credit communication requirement course (or a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction), and a computer literacy course or equivalent experience; strong applicants missing these may be admitted on condition of completing them first. Selection considers the overall academic record (including grade trends) and the most recent 30-credit average, with a minimum of B- (68%). Two confidential letters of reference, a self-assessment of work history and a statement of interest are also assessed, and some applicants are interviewed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate applications are for Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028) or Summer Session (May to August 2027).

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.

Online application for 2027 entry opens in early October 2026. Deadline to apply for Winter Session (September 2027 to April 2028) is January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST; the same deadline applies to Summer Session (May to August 2027) except for visiting, unclassified and Access Studies students.

International applicants who want to be considered for the UBC International Scholars Program must apply and submit an award application by November 15, 2026; Canadian citizens and permanent residents seeking Presidential Scholars, Centennial Scholars Entrance or Beyond Tomorrow Scholars awards must apply by December 1, 2026.

Undergraduate application processing fee for 2027S and 2027W: $78.50 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $173.25 for applicants studying on a study permit presenting transcripts from institutions within or outside BC. Some programmes charge additional supplemental application fees (for example Education $80.00 / $120.75, Law $106.25, Nursing $144.50, Computer Science $104.00). Applications are made through the UBC online application (myapplication.ubc.ca).

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.

Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.

Apply through the official page: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/

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