Combined Majors
Combined Major in Business and Computer Science (BCom BUCS)
This program is for those who want to apply their computer science degree within the business world.
Combined Major Specializations in Science (B.Sc.)
Combined Major programs are available to those students who wish to combine their studies in Computer Science with another Science subject. If a Combined Major program in CPSC and the other Science subject of choice is not listed below, the generic Combined Major program in CPSC and another science subject offers students the flexibility of building their own combined program in consultation with department advisors.
| Program | Requirements (as per UBC calendar) |
| Combined Major (1370): Computer Science and Biology |  |
| Combined Major (3401): Computer Science and Chemistry | |
| Combined Major (1429): Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Combined Major (1371): Computer Science & Microbiology and Immunology | |
| Combined Major (1391): Computer Science and Physics | |
| Combined Major (1375): Computer Science and Statistics | |
| Combined Major: Computer Science and Another Science Subject | |
| Restricted Electives | |
| Credit Exclusion List | |
Here are the application specifics for each:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Microbiology & Immunology
Physics
Statistics
Another Science
Combined Major in Computer Science and Biology
If you're entering second year
All applications to second-year Life Science programs are handled centrally at the Faculty of Science. This includes the Combined Majors and Combined Honours programs with Computer Science. Complete the web-based application form.
Enter the desired combined program as your first choice. A further application will be required at the beginning of third year.
If you're entering third year, and not yet in a Computer Science specialization
Follow the same procedure as for the Computer Science Majors program, specifying your choice of Combined Majors program on the form. You must also have completed all of CPSC 110 (or CPSC 107), CPSC 121, and CPSC 210.
If you're entering third year, are already in a Computer Science specialization, but have not yet been admitted to Biology
Please refer to the Biology program web site for application information.
Combined Major in Computer Science and Chemistry
The application process is the same as that for the Computer Science Majors program.
Combined Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
The application process is the same as that for the Computer Science Majors program.
Combined Major in Computer Science and Microbiology & Immunology
Students already admitted to the Microbiology & Immunology program should follow the same procedure as for the Computer Science Majors program, specifying their choice of Combined Majors program on the form.
If you're about to enter second year
All applications to second-year Life Science programs are handled centrally at the Faculty of Science. This includes the Combined Majors and Combined Honours programs with Computer Science. A Web-based application form will become available on the Science Information Centre's web site in early June.
Students should then enter the desired combined program as their first choice. A further application will be required at the beginning of third year. Please continue reading for details.
If you're about to enter third year
Additionally, admission into the third-year Microbiology lab course MICB 322 (which is an elective for students in the Combined Computer Science and Microbiology and Immunology Major specialization) requires an application. The application form, and information about the deadline and how admissions into MICB 322 are determined, can be found here
Combined Major in Computer Science and Physics
The application process is the same as that for the Computer Science Majors program.
Combined Major in Computer Science and Statistics
The application process is the same as that for the Computer Science Majors program.
Combined Major in Computer Science and Another Science
This is a generic Combined Majors program, that can be used for students who are interested in combining Computer Science with a Science subject for which there does not already exist a specific program.
Please refer to the instructions for the ‘Major in Computer Science (BSc or BA)’ as you will be subject to the same competitive admissions process. If you are accepted, you will be required to complete this form. Please do not request a signature for this form prior to acceptance, as our office will not receive it.
Together the student and the advisor from the other department will then fill in the credits for that department on the form (at most 8 credits in first year, at most 12 credits in second year, and at most 7 three- or four-credit courses in third and fourth year). Once the advisor in the other department has filled in the credits and signed the form, the student needs to make an appointment with a Computer Science departmental advisor, in order to have the program approved. Please see the link below for how to book an appointment:
Combined Major in Business and Computer Science (BCom BUCS)
This combined major provides students with a strong grounding in both business and computer science. Although the degree granted is the B.Com., the program is jointly administered by the Faculty of Commerce and the Department of Computer Science. Both units will provide student advising.
The program is provided through the Sauder School of Business.
Program requirements as per UBC calendar: Combined Major Business and Computer Science