Computer Science admission requirements for British Columbia (BC) high school students

Program requirements

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Pre-Calculus 12
  • Calculus 12 or AP Calculus

There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.

Admission average

Individual selection from the low to mid-90s

Recommended high school courses

Computer Science 11 is helpful background for your studies; however, it will not impact your likelihood of admission if you choose not to take the course.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses

We accept Advanced Placement (AP) courses as equivalent to required courses as long as your high school graduation requirements are met. For details about transfer credits and advanced standing for AP courses, please visit our AP transfer credit policy page.

General requirements

  • High school diploma with six Grade 12 academic courses.
  • With the exception of Economics 12 and Financial Accounting 12, subjects from the Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST) curriculum do not count toward the six academic courses required for admission.
  • When it becomes available, upload a transcript with your second semester mid-term marks as soon as possible. While BC will automatically send your marks electronically, they will not arrive in time for you to be considered for admission.

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