Expanded Qualifications: Science
If you're applying to the Faculty of Science, you can submit a Personal Information Profile (PIP) to support your application to UVic. Expanded Qualifications is optional, and you only need to submit if you think your self-reported grades will not be sufficient for admission.
IMPORTANT: Review the general requirements for the Expanded Qualifications admission category to ensure that your submission will be considered.
When do I submit?
You can submit Expanded Qualifications information after you have applied to UVic and received your introductory email from your admission assistant.
The submission deadline is April 1. Decisions are usually made in early May.
What do I submit?
Send an email to your admission assistant with the following documents included as attachments.
1. Personal Information Profile
Download and complete the Personal Information Profile.
2. Personal essay (maximum of one page)
Your personal essay should describe activities that provide evidence of your excellence or achievement in one or more science-relevant areas. Examples could include (but are not limited to) work or training activities, achievements or qualifications in an environment relevant/related to science.
Explain how these activities are relevant to your ability to succeed in science at the University of Victoria. For example:
- How do your activities demonstrate qualities such as self-motivation, critical skills, independence or commitment to the pursuit of goals?
- How have you shown a capacity for clear communication, time management, problem solving and/or analytical skills?
Submit your personal essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word file. It should be no longer than one page, single-spaced with a minimum 12-point font.
3. Letter of reference (maximum of one page)
Your letter of reference should support the statements you make in your personal essay. The reference should preferably be from an educator, but can also be from another individual such as a community leader, coach, supervisor or employer. References from friends or family members will not be considered.
Submit your letter of reference as a PDF file. It must be signed and dated by the referee.