Graduate Application Intakes and Deadlines
Fall 2023 International Applications
We are no longer accepting applications from international applicants for any programs for our September 2023 intake. You can find information about the next intake in the program section below.
Fall 2023 Domestic Applications
- A number of programs remain open to domestic applicants until July 1, 2023 (see information in program section below).
- The MA Political Science, MEd Counseling, MEd Multidisciplinary Leadership, MEd Special Education, MScn (FNP and Thesis/Project) and MSW programs are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2023.
About Our Deadlines
All programs have a first deadline listed. The first deadline is the date by which your application must be submitted to be guaranteed consideration for admission and are included in entrance award allocation decisions if eligible.
Some programs have a second deadline. For these programs, applications are extended to the published date. Applications submitted during this period may not be eligible for award consideration. In addition, programs reserve the right to close the second deadline earlier if the program fills.
There are two second deadline types: international and domestic. Not all programs have a second deadline. Some programs may continue to accept domestic applications but will close international applications on the first deadline with no extension. International applicants should be aware that choosing to delay application may impact study permit processing. We highly encourage application by the first deadline (especially for international applicants).
Before you apply, ensure you have reviewed our application instructions and the program-specific instructions found on this page. If you are unable to locate the Graduate Program in the online application menu, this means that applications have been closed for that particular intake and there are will not be any application extensions or that program does not have an intake during that semester (see lists below). If you do have further questions with regards to available programs, please contact UNBC Future Grad Students. Available programs can also be found in the Graduate Calendar.
Select Program To See Deadlines
MA in Development Economics
MA in Disability Management
MA in English
MA in First Nations Studies
MA in Gender Studies
MA in History
MA in International Studies
MA in Political Science
MA or MSc in Interdisciplinary Studies
MASc - Master of Applied Science in Engineering
MEng (Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design)
MBA - Master of Business Administration
MScBA - Master of Science in Business Administration
MEd in Counselling
MEd. Multidisciplinary Leadership
MEd Special Education
MScN - Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
MScN - Master of Science in Nursing (Thesis or Project)
MSW - Master of Social Work
Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health Graduate Certificate
MSc in Biochemistry
MSc in Chemistry
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Mathematics
MSc in Physics
MA in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
MSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
MNRES - Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
PhD in Health Sciences
PhD in Psychology (not currently accepting applications)
Program Listings - Intakes and Deadlines
MA in Development Economics
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
First Deadline:  |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MA in Disability Management
**This is a part-time online program that only accepts Domestic Applicants.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023 (Domestic Applicants Only)
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MA in English
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024 - Course Based Only
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
May (Spring) 2023
No intake
MA in First Nations Studies
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements. Information about future intakes will be posted in the Summer 2023.
Fall (September) 2023
Intake cancelled.
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MA in Gender Studies
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No Intake
MA in History
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MA in International Studies
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023
|
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
MA in Political Science
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
May (Spring) 2023
No intake
MA or MSc. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
No Extension |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023
|
MASc. - Master of Applied Science in Engineering
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MEng (Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design)
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Please be aware that we have three campuses: Prince George, Vancouver and Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie is for Domestic Applicants only. MBA students are expected to start the program the first week of August.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MSc. BA - Master of Science in Business Administration
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 **Please note that applications may close early if seats are filled. |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 **Please note that applications may close early if seats are filled. |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MEd. in Counselling
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
Feb 15, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MEd. Multidisciplinary Leadership
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MEd Special Education
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MSc. in Health Sciences
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MSc in Psychology
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MScN - Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Note that these deadlines are for students intending to complete a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) program. The MScN Thesis/Project program has different deadlines and a separate application. If you already hold a MScN credential and are intending to complete coursework to augment your education, you should apply as a MScN FNP applicant using the deadlines below.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
The MScN Family Nurse Practitioner program will complete a first-round review of applications following the November 15, 2022 deadline. References must be received in our office no later than December 1 and any outstanding application items received by that date in order to be included in the first round of assessments for admission. If spaces remain in the program, applications received by January 15, 2023 will be assessed (with a deadline of February 1, 2023 for any outstanding items or references).
Please note that while applications to this program remain open until January 15, 2023, we have received a high volume of applications for the first review deadline (November 15, 2022) and anticipate we will fill the cohort with first round review. Applications submitted from this point forward that are deemed competitive and admissible may be considered for wait listing only.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
| Applications open: | September 6, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
November 15, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
January 15, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
MScN - Master of Science in Nursing (Thesis or Project)
Note that these deadlines are for students intending to complete a Master of Science in Nursing with a thesis or a project. The Family Nurse Practitioner MScN has different deadlines and a separate application. If you already hold a MScN credential and are intending to complete coursework to augment your education, you should apply as a MScN FNP applicant.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
Applications received by January 15, 2023 will be assessed for admission (with a deadline of February 1, 2023 for any outstanding items or references).
| Applications open: | September 6, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
May 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
August 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
Spring (May) 2023
MSW - Master of Social Work
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 10, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2023
No intake
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health Graduate Certificate
**This is a online program.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Biochemistry
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Chemistry
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Computer Science
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Mathematics
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Physics
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MA in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)(Biology/Environmental Science/Forestry/Geography/Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism)
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
MNRES - Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES)
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2022 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
PhD in Health Sciences
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2023
| Applications open: | October 1, 2022 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
March 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2023 |
PhD in Psychology
Not currently accepting applications.
