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2011-2012 Graduate Admission Preview Handbook

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This is a place where the curious come together to learn, to imagine and to

transform. Where Canadas brightest minds and innovative scholarship meet an

engaged, altruistic student body on the stunning West Coast.

UVic is a community of leaders who are inspired and motivated by their

imaginations. Weve nurtured forward-thinking minds from all over the world

for more than 100 years and our graduate students and faculty have a diverse

legacy of achievement, working on original research that contributes to the

world around them.

Were home to 145 graduate programs designed to ignite your academic

passion within a supportive and vibrant community. Our leadership in research

is celebrated on a global scale, specializing in the areas of society and health,

oceanography, climate change, matter, energy, Indigenous and cultural studies,

genomics, proteomics, ne arts, performing arts and computational modelling.

Opportunities like our co-operative education program where you alternate

terms in school with terms in a job related to your degree help prepare you for

life as an engaged global citizen.

UVic was named a Research University of the Year in a 2009 ranking of the

countrys top research destinations. In the annual survey by Research Infosource,

UVic ranked amongst the top three comprehensive schools, making it the

highest ranked of its class outside Ontario. UVic has held this rank for the last

seven years. Visit www.uvic.ca/research to read about what were working on

right now.

Welcome to theUniversity of Victoria.

1903

2,858

16.2

795

The year UVic(formerly Victoria College)was founded.

Number of graduatestudents enrolled at UVic.

Percentage of graduatescholars who areinternational students(from over 70 countries).

Number of regular graduatefaculty. We also have more

than 600 associate andemeritus faculty.

1UVic is home to westernCanadas largest co-operativeeducation program that includeslearn-by doing opportunities formost graduate programs. Visitwww.uvc.ca/coop for details.

CONTENTS1 Welcome

2 AboutUVic

3 LifeinVictoria

4 Fees

5 Fundingopportunities

6 Howtoapply

7 Programandadmission

requirements

10 Degreeoptions

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NO ENd iN SiT.

Installed in July 2010, UVics new telescopesits atop our Bob Wright Centre as thelargest telescope located on a universitycampus in Canada. With one of the largestmirrors in the country, this equipmentcan spy asteroids passing close to Earthand planets crossing in front of stars. UVic

astronomers are known for world-classresearch into the formation of galaxies,stellar structure and evolution andtheoretical and observational cosmology.

NTN BENNETTNathan Bennett is a PhD candidatein geography with a soft spot for thetumbling ocean surf. Hes also one ofonly 15 students across the countryreceiving a coveted $180,000 doctoralscholarship from the Pierre Elliott TrudeauFoundation. Bennetts award will supporthis work on environmental conservationand the reduction of human poverty.Focusing on the Andaman Coast ofThailand, Bennett is exploring how the

livelihoods of people in underprivilegedcoastal communities can ourishalongside protected marine parks.

UVic students are part of an inclusive community and make

decisions based on their attitudes and values; decisions

that include open conversations and respect for the varied

perspectives represented on campus.

Our campus is full of green spaces, modern buildings, thoughtfully-designed

lecture and lab facilities and state-of-the-art libraries. Were proud to be a

community of ambitious individuals who study, live and work in one of the most

unique and stimulating campus environments in the world.

On our own ert UVic graduate students receive research funding in excess of the nationalaverage. Last year our students received over $4.3 million in national

scholarships and fellowships

37 Canada Research Chairs have called UVic home

5 UVic faculty members have received Governor Generals Literature Awards

Were proud to count a number of Rhodes scholars, Pierre Elliott Trudeauscholarship winners and a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar as part of the

UVic community

A unique vantage point.

TE O TE Nd.

Seeing is believing when it comes to UVic. Check out the campus foryourself on a daily student-led tour by emailing [email protected] or clickon Take a Tour at www.uvc.ca to explore the community from thecomfort of your home computer.


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Welcome to Victoria, a celebrated cultural destination

at the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

With a population of around 400,000, this vibrant city caters to a diverse crowd

with a range of cultural oerings. Weve got world-class independent theatre,

quirky neighbourhood cafs, live-music venues of every shape and size and a

thriving culinary scene that ranges from Thai to tapas. Buy your vegetables from

Canadas oldest Chinatown, take a workshop in the community-minded Fernwoodneighbourhood and grow your ticket stub collection from Victorias numerous

international theatre, lm and music festivals.

Sitting on the edge of the ocean between rainforest and rugged mountains, our

coastal setting is the perfect spot for hands-on research in marine biology, climate

change and ocean mapping. Combine our coordinates with mild winters and

long summers and youve got a perfect home for year-round surng, kayaking,

snowboarding, climbing, cycling or hiking.

oe base.

Several on-campus living options are available to you, including furnished

apartments (cluster housing), non-furnished apartments and townhouses

(family housing) or furnished dormitory-style housing in residence. Visit

www.housing.uvic.cafor details and rates.

If you prefer to live off campus please visit our online housing registry at

www.housing.uvic.ca/ofcampus to browse for apartments, houses, basement

suites or shared accommodation.

On the edge of oceanand opportunity.

STE iN TE iT diECTiON.

Victoria welcomes people from allover the world via plane, ferry or car. Visitwww.uvc.ca/rectons to plan your route.

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At UVic, tuition fees for graduate programs are called program

fees. You will be charged a fee for every term that you are

registered in a degree program. Each term is four months long and

there are three terms each year (September to December, January

to April and May to August).

The time to complete your degree depends on a number of factors, including

specic program requirements and how many units of credit you choose to take

during a term. In general, most of our masters programs require between three

to six terms of full-time study and doctoral programs require between seven and

ten terms. Please consult the calendar at www.uvic.ca/calendar/GRADfor specic

details about your program.

An important investment.

EXPENSES*(ONE TERM OF STUDY)

CANADIANSTUDENTS

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

Program fee** $1,650 $1,963

Graduate Student Society fee $54 $54

Athletics and Recreation*** $73 $73

Universal bus pass*** $69 $69

Extended health plan (full year) *** $310 $310

Dental plan (full year)*** $195 $195

TOTAL $2,351 $2,664

Emi BCE

It may be uncommon for a masters studentto get published but Emily Blacker took ongraduate work that was far from typical. Astudent of both the English and the Cultural,Social and Political Thought programs anda Lieutenant Governors Silver Medal awardwinner Blacker analyzed the ethics ofencounters between ethnographers and thepeople they study; how and why stories areread, recorded and told and the complexities

of storytelling itself. Her work is beingpublished as part of a collection entitledCultural Production at the Interfaces of the

Oral, Written and Visual.

* Additional expenses such as books, travel, accommodation and food have not been

included in this sample.

** The program fee is dierent for MBA, MGB, MACD, MPH, NUHI, Child and Youth Care,

Counselling and Health Informatics students. For details, visit www.nance.uvic.ca/tuition.

*** Applies to full-time status students only.

dON TO iNE T.

UVics Studios for Integrated Media (SIM)help research in ne arts programs leap othe page with state-of-the-art digital music,web design, imaging, publishing, soundsynthesizing and video production facilities.The SIM includes computing facilities, two

classrooms, research support, training inremote equipment, in addition to the threedigital music studios housed in the Schoolof Music. The SIM oers rewarding student

jobs that help participants learn the best ofintegrated media.


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Funding opportunities.UVic oers many nancial opportunities for our graduate

students. Weve listed some of the major categories below, but

encourage you to visit www.uvic.ca/gradstudies/und for

additional information.

UVc fellowshps

You will be automatically considered for a UVic Fellowship if you apply by February 15 and

held an average GPA of A- (7.00 on the UVic grading scale) over the last two years

on your undergraduate and, if applicable, your graduate course work.

Fellowships may have a maximum annual value of $15,000 for masters students and

$18,000 for PhD students. Masters fellowships may be renewed once (to a maximum of 24

months), and PhD fellowships may be renewed three times (to a maximum of 48 months).

Other UVc scholarshps

UVic oers a wide range of entrance and in-course scholarships, and weve listed a few

below. For a complete list, visit www.uvic.ca/grad.

ExTEN dS

There are many funding optionsavailable through external organizations.Some of these awards are listed online atwww.uvc.ca/grastues/fun.

Pacic Century Graduate Scholarships:$10,000 a year to full-time graduate

students with a minimum A- average

Presidents Research Scholarships:

$4,000 to students holding NSERC,SSHRC, CIHR or MSFHR awards

valued at up to $25,000 or $2,000 to

students who have been successful

in Canadian national competitions

where awards are of a value between

$15,000 and $25,000

Howard E. Petch Research Scholarships:Seven awards of $7,500 are awarded

annually to students who are

recommended by their academic units

David F. Strong Research Scholarship:One $7,500 scholarship awarded

annually to a student who is

recommended by his or her

academic unit

Teaching Assistantships (TA): TAarrangements are made directly

between you and your academic unit.

Contact your prospective academic unit

as soon as possible.

Research Assistantships (RA): Researchassistantship arrangements are

made directly between you and your

academic unit or supervisor. Contact

your prospective department as soon as

possible.

Academic Income Supplements (AIS):The Faculty of Graduate Studies may

oer you a supplement if you are hired

by an academic unit as a TA, RA, or to

fulll other academic duties. AIS funds

are awarded in September, January and

May, based on recommendations from

academic units.

diVE iN.

In December 2009, data began owing fromthe worlds largest and most advanced deep-ocean observatory. Led by UVic, NEPTUNECanada allows land-based scientists toconduct oshore experiments and receivecontinuous real-time data from the bottomof the Pacic Ocean. Instruments installedon the sea oor monitor biological, chemicaland geological processes. The amount ofdata collected each year is equivalent toroughly 60 million books.

UVc teachng an research assstantshps

Many graduate students work as teaching

and research assistants while they pursue

their studies. Its a great way to share yourknowledge with the next generation and to

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Visit www.uvic.ca/students/grad/admissions and follow

the instructions to complete your application online. You

can choose to download and complete a paper application

from this website as well.

Graduate applications are only processed after receipt of your application fee.

This charge is $100 (CAD) if all of your post-secondary transcripts come from an

institution within Canada or $125 (CAD) if any post-secondary transcripts come

from outside of Canada. The application fee is non-refundable and does not count

for credit towards your tuition fees.

fter you apply

You will receive your UVic student number by email within a few days of your

application being processed. You will also receive notice of any documents that are

still required to complete your application and a letter with instructions on how to

check your application status online. Once your application has been completed

and an admission decision has been made you will be notied by mail.

inforaton for nternatonal stuents

If you have completed a degree at a post-secondary institution outside of Canada

and are using that degree to apply for graduate studies at UVic then please visit

www.uvic.ca/grad-international for a list of minimum requirements for degree

programs from other countries.

If your rst language is not English you must demonstrate English prociency in

most cases before being admitted to UVic. You can demonstrate this aptitude in a

variety of ways; please visit www.uvic.ca/grad-esl for details.

How to apply. SUO T NMasters student Yasuko Thanh won the$10,000 Journey Prize, one of Canadastop literary awards for new writers. Itwas Thanhs 2009 novel Floating Likethe Deadthat nabbed her the prize, actional story that tackles the history ofDArcy Island a small island along theBC coastline that was once a quarantinedcolony for people suering from leprosy.


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STUDYAREA

DEGREEENTRYPOINT

APPLICATION DEADLINEMINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDING

EXAMS & OTHERREQUIREMENTS

DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL

NTOOO

www.anthropology.uvic.caMA, PhD September Fellowship; January 31 B+

Recent sample of written work;

Statement of intent

BiOCEmiST NdmiCOBiOO

web.uvic.ca/biochem

MSc, PhDSeptember/

January/MayOngoing B TOEFL 100 (internet-based)*

BiOO

web.uvic.ca/biology

MSc, PhD September until full February 1 B+/A- Statement of intent

January until full June 1

May until full October 1

BUSiNESS

www.business.uvic.caMBA, MBA/LLB August April 30 March 31

GPA of B or better on last two years of

undergraduate degree; contact MBA Program

oce for details

Resume/CV;

Two essays;

GMAT;

Two letters of reference

PhD September January 15

Masters degree can be from a variety of

disciplines; contact PhD Program oce for

details

Resume/CV;

Statement of research interests;

GMAT or GRE;

Three letters of reference

MGB September May 30

B (last two years of study); commerce, business,

administration or management degree with at

least one Finance and one International Business

course

Resume/CV;

two essays;

two letters of reference;

CEmiST

www.chemistry.uvic.ca

MSc, PhD September February 1 B

GRE General and Chemistry test scores with a score

in 85th percentile or better on GRE Chemistry

subject test

January June 1

May October 1

Cid Nd OUT CE

www.cyc.uvic.caMA, PhD September January 31 December 15 B+ Contact the department regarding PhD intake

COmmUNiT dEVEOmENT

publicadmin.uvic.ca/macdMA May December 1 September 15 B

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent;

Letters of reference

COmUTE SCiENCE

www.csc.uvic.ca

MA, MSc, PhD September May 31 December 15

MA/MSc: B+(computer science/computer

engineering/software engineering or its

equivalent OR a major or honours degree in

Mathematics with an emphasis on computer

science)

PhD: A (in MSc or equivalent)

Resume/CV;


GRE recommended

January October 31 April 15

May February 28 September 15

diSUTE ESOUTiON *

publicadmin.uvic.ca/madrMA September March 15 December 15

B+ and relevant professional post baccalaureate

experience is desirable

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

ET Nd OCEN SCiENCES

www.seos.uvic.caMSc, PhD

September/

January/MayOngoing until full B+ Statement of research interests

ECONOmiCS

www.uvic.ca/econMA, PhD September January 31 December 15 B GRE**

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Program and admission requirements.For complete application and admission details, please consult your program website and the University of Victoria Graduate

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EdUCTiON CUiCUUmNd iNSTUCTiON

www.educ.uvic.ca/edci/C4-grad.htm

MA, MEd, PhD September February 15 December 15 BA limited number of Fellowships are available.

See website/calendar for details.


May February 28 October 15

Full time

fellowshipapplicants February 15

EdUCTiON SCOONd EdESi STUdiES

www.educ.uvic.ca/epls

MA, MEd

(Counselling)September December 1

At least B average in last two years of bachelors

degree. 9.0 units of third and fourth year

coursework in educational psychology

and psychology or a related discipline and

completion of ED-D 14/417/418 or their

equivalents with a B+ or higher

Resume/CV;


See website for specic program and degree

requirements

MA, MEd

(Leadership

Studies)

September/

January/May

Ongoing until each entry

point fullB in last two years of academic work

MA, MEd

(Educational

Psychology)

September January 8

At least a B average in last two years of bachelors

degree and at least a B+ average in 3 senior

undergraduate courses directly related to the

program stream area

PhD (Educational

Psychology)September January 9

Masters degree that includes ED-D 560 and

ED-D 561A or their equivalents, from recognized

university

EECTiC Nd COmUTEENiNEEiN

www.ece.uvic.ca

MASc, MEng, PhD September February 28 September 15 A-

January May 31 December 15

May October 31 April 15

ENiS

english.uvic.caMA September December 15 A-

Resume/CV;


Writing sample from within last 12 months

PhD September December 15 MA with A- average

ENViONmENT STUdiES

web.uvic.ca/enwebMA, MSc September January 15 B+

ExECiSE SCiENCE, SiCNd ET EdUCTiON

www.educ.uvic.ca/phed

MA, MSc, MEdJuly/

SeptemberFeb ruar y 15 B in physical ed ucation or related area

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

ENC

web.uvic.ca/frenchMA

September/

January/MayFebruary 15

B+/A- average in third- and fourth-year French

coursesGood oral and reading knowledge of English

EO

www.uvic.ca/geogMA, MSc, PhD September February 15 B+; geography honours or major Statement of intent

EmNiC Nd SViCSTUdiES

www.uvic.ca/geru

MA September February 15 B+/A- average in nal year; German major Statement of intent

EE Nd OmN STUdiES

www.uvic.ca/grsMA September April 1 B+


Background in Greek/Latin, Greek and Roman

civilization

ET iNOmTiONSCiENCE

hinf.uvic.ca

MSc (On campus) September January 15 December 15 B+ See website for details

May January 15 September 15

MSc (Distributed

program)September May 31 December 15



iSNiC Nd iTiNSTUdiES

web.uvic.ca/hispanital

MA September February 15B+ overall average or A- minimum average in

nal year


Sample of written work


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iSTO

web.uvic.ca/historyMA, PhD September January 15 B+ or A- average in nal year Statement of intent

PhD September January 15 MA with A- average in graduate courses

iSTO iN T

www.nearts.uvic.ca/historyinart

MA September December 15 B+; broad academic history of art background

Resume/CV;


Two samples of written research

PhD September December 15 MA in history of art of closely related eld

iNdiENOUS OVENNCE

www.uvic.ca/igovMA September January 15 B+ See website for details

iNTEdiSCiiNOmS

MA, MSc, PhD September April 30 A- See website for details

January September 30

May January 31

www.law.uvic.ca/grad

LLM September January 31 December 15 B+ in nal two years of LLB or JD

Resume/CV;

Sample of written work (LLM);

One-page thesis proposal (LLM);

Five-page dissertation proposal (PhD) ;

TOEFL 100 (internet based)*

PhD September January 31 December 15 A- on LLM (or equivalent)

iNUiSTiCS

www.uvic.ca/ling

MA September January 15 December 15 B+ in the nal years work TOEFL 92 (internet based)*

PhD September January 15 December 15 MA with A- average TOEFL 92 (internet based)*

MA (Applied

Linguistics)September January 15 December 15 B+ in the nal years work TOEFL 100 (internet based)*

mTEmTiCS Nd STTiSTiCS

www.math.uvic.ca

MA, MSc, PhD September May 31 December 15 Bachelors degree in mathematics or statistics

PhD September May 31 December 15Normally masters degree in mathematics or

statistics; evidence of research potential

January October 31

December 15

(13 months

prior)

mECNiC ENiNEEiN

www.me.uvic.ca

MASc, MEng, PhD September June 30 December 15

B+;

MEng: B in the last two years of university work;MASc: B+ in the last two years of university work;

PhD: Masters degree in science or engineering.

Resume/CV (recommended);Statement of intent (recommended)



mUSiC

www.nearts.uvic.ca/musicMA, MMus, PhD September January 15 December 15 B+ See website for details

NUSiN

www.nursing.uvic.caMN, PhD September

Distance Advanced Nursing

Practice APL, NP or NUED:

December 1

MN: B+

PhD: A-See website for details

CiiC Nd SiN STUdiES

web.uvic.ca/pacicasiaMA September January 15 December 15 B+



iOSO

www.uvic.ca/philosophyMA September February 1 B+ on nal two years of undergraduate degree

Statement of intent


SiCS Nd STONOm

www.phys.uvic.ca MSc, PhDSeptember

(January and

May possible)

February 15 (Recommended)B+; specialization in physics, mathematics or

astronomyGRE**

OiTiC SCiENCE

web.uvic.ca/polisci MA September January 15 December 15 B+ in nal two years of undergraduate degree


Sample of written work;


PhD September January 15 December 15 A- in all political science graduate courses

SCOO

www.uvic.ca/psyc Msc, PhD September January 1 B+ with degree in psychology


GRE (general test);


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UBiC dmiNiSTTiON

publicadmin.uvic.caMPA, MPA/LLB Septemb er Januar y 15 Decemb er 15 B+ in nal t wo years of undergrad uate degree;

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

PhD September January 15 December 15 A- in the last two years of academic work Research overview

Evaluation

Certicate ProgramJanuary October 15 B the nal two years of baccalaureate degree

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

Library Cultural

Certicate ProgramJanuary September 30

UBiC ETMPH September February 1

B+ (undergraduate degree), including an

undergraduate-level statistics course with a B

or higher

Resume/CV; statement of intent

SOCi dimENSiONS OET

web.uvic.ca/sdhealth

MA, MSc, PhD September April 30 B+ (last two years of study)

SOCi O

www.socialwork.uvic.ca/programs/msw

MSW, Non-BSW

MSWSeptember December 1

B+ ; Students without a BSW are eligible to apply

for entry to the Non-BSW MSW

Resume/CV;


2 years experience

MSW (Indigenous

specialization)May December 1

SOCiOO

www.uvic.ca/soci MA September May 31 December 15 B+

Resume/CV;

Statement of interest;


PhD September May 31 December 15 MA with minimum A- to A in graduate courses

STUdiES iN OiC NdCTiCE

www.uvic.ca/spp

MA September February 15 B+Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

TETE

www.nearts.uvic.ca/theatreMA, MFA September January 1 B+

Resume/CV;

Statement of intent

ViSU TS

www.nearts.uvic.ca/visualarts/masters

MFA September January 15

B with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (students

who do not hold a BA in Visual Arts should

contact the department)


Portfolio (see website for requirements)

iTiN

www.nearts.uvic.ca/writing MFA September January 31 B+

Resume/CV;


Portfolio of writing in chosen genre

masters egree

To apply for admission to a masters degree program you must have

completed an acceptable bachelors degree (or equivalent degreefrom another country) from a recognized academic institution. You

must have earned the minimum equivalent of a B grade point

average on the last two years of course work and will be required to

submit two reference letters that speak to your ability to undertake

advanced work in your area of interest.

Secon asters or octoral egree

UVic will consider your application for a second masters or doctoral

degree provided it is not in the same subject area as your rst degree.

You will not be permitted to use any of the research or course work

from your rst degree toward your second degree.

doctoral egree

To apply for admission to a doctoral degree program you will

normally be required to have completed a masters degree from arecognized academic institution. You must be able to demonstrate

your ability to undertake substantial original research by submitting

two letters of reference.

Non-egree course work

You can apply as a non-degree student if you plan to take courses at

the graduate level but do not wish to count these courses for credit

towards a UVic degree. Non-degree applicants must meet the same

entrance requirements and follow the same application procedures

as degree-seeking applicants.

UVic GPA scale: A+:9 A:8 A-:7 B+:6 B:5 B-:4 C+:3 C:2 D:1

* For applicants whose rst language is not English; see www.ets.org/toe for details. Paper based TOEFL scores are also accepted.

** For applicants who completed their undergraduate degree at institutions outside of Canada. Consult with individual departments for

specic details on GRE requirements.

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