In order to obtain a BKin degree, students must:
- Fulfill the 120 credit requirement and complete at least 60 credits at UBC. BKin students may not receive a degree without completing the equivalent of two winter sessions (60 credits) in attendance at the University, one of which should be the final year. This regulation applies to all students, including transfer students from colleges or other institutions, education abroad students, and students who are pursuing a second undergraduate degree.
- Satisfy all the stream requirements by completing studies either at UBC or elsewhere.
- Satisfy at least 50% of the credits required for the stream while registered in the KIN degree program;
- Complete upper-level UBC credits (300/400-level courses) to satisfy at least 50% of the credits required by point (3) above.
Program Streams
All BKin students who entered the program in 2019W or later are required to choose a newer program stream (NPSC, SBSC, or MDSC) in order to register for 2nd year courses. Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration as it relates to the requirements of their program stream and BKin degree.
Promotion Requirements
From Year 1 to Year 2: Successful completion of 24 total credits including:
- KIN 110
- KIN 120
- KIN 131
- KIN 132
- KIN 150
- KIN 160
From Year 2 to Year 3: Successful completion of 48 total credits including:
- one of ENGL 112 or WRDS 150
- KIN 110
- KIN 120
- KIN 131
- KIN 132
- KIN 150
- KIN 160
- KIN 205
- KIN 206
- KIN 211
- KIN 216
- KIN 232
- KIN 235
- KIN 262
From Year 3 to Year 4: Successful completion of 78 total credits which must include one of ENGL 112 or WRDS 150, and all 1st year and 2nd year KIN core courses.
Program Streams
All BKin students who entered the BKIN program prior to 2018W may select choose an older version of a program stream (IDKN, KINH, or PEDH) in order to register for 2nd year courses. Questions regarding newer program streams should be directed to KIN Advising. Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration as it relates to the requirements of their program stream and BKin degree.
Promotion Requirements
From Year 1 to Year 2: Successful completion of 24 total credits including:
- KIN 190
- KIN 103
- KIN 191
- KIN 284
- KIN 1231
- KIN 161
From Year 2 to Year 3: Successful completion of 48 total credits including:
- one of ENGL 112 or WRDS 150
- KIN 190
- KIN 103
- KIN 191
- KIN 284
- KIN 231
- KIN 161
- KIN 230
- KIN 151
- KIN 275
- KIN 261
From Year 3 to Year 4: Successful completion of 78 total credits which must include one of ENGL 112 or WRDS 150, and all 1st year and 2nd year KIN core courses.