Graduate Application Intakes and Deadlines
Application Deadlines for Winter 2024, Spring 2024 and Fall 2024
About Our Deadlines
Applications for programs starting in Fall (September) 2024 will open August 15, 2023 for our MBA and MScN programs and October 1, 2023 for all other programs.
First Deadline
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. We highly encourage application by the first deadline (especially for international applicants).
Second Deadline (only some programs and domestic/Candian applicants only)
Some programs have a second deadline for Canadian/Domestic applicants. 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. Not all programs have a second deadline.
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 you wish to apply into in the online application menu, applications have been closed or that program does not have an intake during that semester (see below). If you do have further questions about available programs, contact UNBC Future Grad Students.
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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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
First Deadline:  |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024 (Domestic Applicants Only)
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Winter (January) 2024 - Course Based Only
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
July 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
November 1, 2023 |
May (Spring) 2024
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.
Currently, there is no scheduled intake for the MA in First Nation Studies. Intake information will be updated on or before October 15, 2023.
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | TBD |
| First Deadline: |
TBD |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
TBD |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
June 15, 2024 |
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) 2024
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 15, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Winter (January) 2025
To be determined.
May (Spring) 2024
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Winter (January) 2024
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
Closed |
| 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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
No intake
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Please be aware that we have three campuses: Prince George, Vancouver and Grande Prairie. MBA students are expected to start the program the first week of August on campus.
Our Grande Prairie campus MBA program offers intakes every two years for domestic applicants only. The next intake will be September 2025.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | August 15, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
June 15, 2024 **Please note that applications may close early if seats are filled. |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 15, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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 application requirements as well as the application guide.
Fall (September) 2024
The MScN Family Nurse Practitioner program will complete a first-round review of applications following the November 15, 2023 deadline. References and any outstanding application items must be received in our office no later than December 1 to be eligible for admission.
| Applications open: | August 15, 2023 |
| Deadline: |
November 15, 2023 |
Application deadlines are not extended for this program.
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
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. Please be aware that there is no longer a Winter intake.
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Fall (September) 2024
Applications received by January 15, 2024 will be assessed for admission (with a deadline of February 1, 2024 for any outstanding items or references).
| Applications open: | August 15, 2023 |
| Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Winter (January) 2024
No intake
Spring (May) 2024
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
None |
Spring (May) 2024
No intake
Winter (January) 2025
No intake
Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health Graduate Certificate
**This is a online program for Domestic Applicants On
Click here for an explanation of how our deadlines work. Before applying ensure you review the general and program-specific application requirements.
Spring (May) 2024 (Domestic Applicants Only)
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024 (Domestic Applicants Only)
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
Winter (January) 2024 (Domestic Applicants Only)
| Applications open: | March 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
June 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| 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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
December 1, 2023 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
March 1, 2024 |
Fall (September) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2024 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
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 |
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) 2024
| Applications open: | October 1, 2023 |
| First Deadline: |
January 15, 2024 |
| Second Deadline (International Applicants): |
None |
| Second Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants): |
July 1, 2024 |
PhD in Psychology
Not currently accepting applications.
