First Year Students
(International Social Studies, Life and Environmental Sciences)
Students applying for first grade entry to one of the Life and Enviromental Science programs (Biological Science, Agrobiological Resource Sciences, Geosciences) or International Social Sciences (Social Sciences, International Studies) will undergo a 2-stage screening process.
In the first stage, program staff will review your submitted documents with particular focus on your motivations for applying, and the fit between your academic goals and the program content. A pdf of helpful advice about writing your study plan (personal statement) can be found on the applications pages.
The second stage screening consists of a 20 - 30 minute online interview. Examiners will ask a range of both general and specific questions covering your motivations for applying to our program, and specific points arising from your study plan.
CLICK HERE to go to the Online Application Website
Key dates:
Online application period | Oct 27 -- Dec 17, 2021 |
Notification of application number | Jan 6, 2022 |
Notification of first stage screening results | Feb 10 |
Payment period for second screening | Feb 10 -- Feb 18 |
Second stage screening | Mar 1 -- Mar 11 |
Results of second stage screening | Mar 30 |
Admissions procedures | Apr 8 - Apr 22 |
Enrollment date | Sep 1 |
Entrance ceremony / Orientation | Late Sept |
Please refer to the Application Guidelines available on the application site for full details.