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This 20-month second-degree program is tailored for university graduates seeking to shift careers into information technology or merge their existing expertise with computer science. Integrated Computer Science opens doors to rewarding IT careers that align with your interests while creating meaningful societal impact. The Bachelor of Computer Science (Integrated Computer Science) program, or BCS (ICS), is a 20-month second degree designed for graduates pursuing either an IT career change or interdisciplinary opportunities combining their original field with computer science.
Your career prospects
A UBC education connects you with global perspectives, unlocks new possibilities, and leads to unexpected destinations. You'll emerge not only with specialized knowledge but also with adaptable skills for lifelong professional growth and evolution in your chosen field.
Applicants must have the 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 school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.