Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia

Founded : 1970
Type : Public, University

About

Situated in the province of British Columbia, the Thompson Rivers University came into inception in the year 1970. It boasts of a tremendous student community of as many as 25700 students, out of which more than 2800 students belong to the international background.

Students can find their area of interest by choosing one amongst a wide range of on-campus and open learning programs. All in all, there are over 200 educational courses and programs to choose from.

The Thompson Rivers University prioritizes the enhancement of entrepreneurial capability and professional skill-set of the students to make them job ready.

Location

Fees

Application Fees : $100 CAD

Tuition Fees : $16,000 – $18,000 CAD Approx Annually

Acadamic Requirements

Graduate Programs: 60 – 65% or above in qualifying degree

Undergraduate Programs: 60-65% or above

(Few programs may have higher academic requirement)

IELTS Requirements

Masters programs : IELTS Overall 7.0 No bands below 6.5
Bachelor’sDegrees : IELTS Overall 6.5 No bands below 6.0 ( Except Nursing & Education (STEM)
Undergraduate Diplomas : IELTS Overall 6.5 No bands below 6.0 ( Except Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Early Childhood Education)
Post Baccalaureate Diplomas : IELTS Overall 7.0 No bands below 6.5

Programs

Programs Duration Level Intake Admission Requirement Apply Apply Now
Master’s Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1-2 Year Master Jan,May,Sept • 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree (min GPA 3.0 on scale of 4.0 in last 60 credits) Apply Now
Master of Education (M.Ed.) 1.5-2 Year Master Sept 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with a min GPA 3.0 (on scale of 4.33) in last 60 credits Apply Now
Master of Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) 1-2 Year Master Jan,May,Sept 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree (min GPA 3.0 on scale of 4.0 or local equivalent) in last 60 credits • Successfully completed each course in the GDBA with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Apply Now
Master of Nursing (MN) 2 Year Master Sept Any bachelor’s degree, bachelor of nursing recommended • Min GPA 3.0 on scale of 4.0 in last 60 credits • Introductory Statistics 12 (or equivalent) C+ • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional) • Verification of registration as an active practicing nurse from the regulatory body of the jurisdiction where you live Apply Now
Master of Science in Environmental Science(M.Sc.) 1-2 Year Master Jan,May,Sept • Must have a TRU thesis supervisor • 3.3 GPA of a scale of 4.33 in the last 60 credits Apply Now
Master fo Science in Enviormental Economics and Management (thesis-based) (M.Sc.EEM) 1-2 Year Master Jan,May,Sept • Must have a TRU thesis supervisor • 3.3 GPA of a scale of 4.33 in the last 60 credits Apply Now
Graduate Diplomas and Post Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (GCES) (Pre-M.Ed) 4 m + ESL Certificate May,Sept 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with a min GPA 2.5 (on scale of 4.33) in last 60 credits Apply Now
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA: MBA, MEEM, MScEEM Foundation, Year 1) 8 m Diploma Jan,May,Sept 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree (min GPA 3.0 on scale of 4.0 in last 60 credits) Apply Now
Teaching English as a Second Language Certifiacate (TESL) 4 m Certificate Jan,May,Sept Apply Now
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business
(Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business Marketing, Supply Chain Management 2 Year Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Jan,May,Sept Math 12 or MATH 0610
or MATH 1000 (67%),
or equivalent
• ENGL1100 (67%),
or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree
Apply Now
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas & Certificates in Tourism
Adventure Studies 1.5 Year Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Jan,Sept • Any bachelor’s degree
• Math 12 or equivalent
Apply Now
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Managing Festivals and Events, Resort Experience Management, Tourism Destination Development, Tourism Experience Management 2 Year Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Jan,Sept • Any bachelor’s degree Apply Now
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Tourism 1 Year Certificate Jan,Sept • Any bachelor’s degree Apply Now
Juris Doctor Apply Now
Law – Juris Doctor Sept • A bachelor degree
• LSAT score
• Personal statement
• 3 references
Apply Now
Undergraduated Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (Majors: Communication ( New Media Studies & Public Relations) Criminology, Economics, Economics & Math, Econommics & Political Studies, English, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Math, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theater) 4 Year Bachelor Jan,May,Sept All English 12 (73%) Apply Now
BBA (Majors: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, HRM, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management 4 Year Bachelor Jan,May,Sept • Math 12 (67%), or equivalent Apply Now
Double Degrees: BBA & Bachelor of Computing Science, Bachelor of Arts & BBA * Duration: 5 Years of 1 year if proper degree was obtained 5 Year Double Degree Jan,May,Sept All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Computing Science 4 Year Bachelor Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 or Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Education (Elementary) 5 Year Double Degree Sept • Must be graduate of a four year degree or equivalent (min GPA 2.67 in last 60 credits) normally in arts, fine arts, math, science, music or physical education
• 100 hours volunteer experience
Apply Now
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 5 Year Double Degree Sept Must be graduate of a four year (120 credit hours) bachelor of science degree or equivalent in mathematics or science (such as Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or General Science) with a 2.67 GPA on the most recent 60 credits completed Apply Now
Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering 5 Year Double Degree Sept • BC Grade 12 or equivalent
• BC English 12/English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 67% or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum of 67% or equivalent
• Chemistry 12 with a minimum of 67% or equivalent
• Physics 12 with a minimum of 67% or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) 4 Year Bachelor Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent Apply Now
Bachelor of Health Science (3rd Year entry) 2 Year Bachelor Jan,Sept • Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Biology 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Chemistry 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Physics 11 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (3rd year entry) 4 Year Bachelor Jan,Sept • Third-year entry.
• All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• See tru.ca/calendar for admission requirements.
Apply Now
Bachelor of Journalism (Journalism, Public Relations) 4 Year Bachelor Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Writing sample
Apply Now
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science 4 Year Bachelor Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 (67%),
or equivalent
• Biology 11 (67%),
or equivalent
• Chemistry 11,
or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Science (Majors: Animal Biology, Biology, Cellular, Molecular, Chemical Biology,Chemistry, Computing Science, Computing Science & Mathematics, Ecology &Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & Economics, Mathematical Sciences, Melecular & Microbial Biology, Physics, Preprofessional Health Science 4 Year Bachelor Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 (67%),
or equivalent
• Biology 11 or 12 (67%), or equivalent. Not required for majors in computing, math, or physics.
• Chemistry 11 or 12,
or equivalent
• Physics 11 or 12,
or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4 Year Bachelor Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5,
or equivalent
• Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Biology 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Chemistry 11 (67%), or equivalent
• One additional Science 11 or Science 12 with a minimum (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Bachelor of Social Work (3rd year administraion) 4 Year Bachelor Sept • A minimum of 54 credits (60 recommended) with
a min GPA of 2.33
• Human Service diploma or certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.67
Apply Now
Bachelor of Tourism Management (Concentrations: Adventure Studies, Festivals & Events, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Resort Experience) 4 Year Bachelor Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Engineering – First & Second year transfer to UBC and Uvic 1-2 Year Certificate Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 (73%),
or equivalent
• Chemistry 12 (73%),
or equivalent
• Physics 12 (73%),
or equivalent
Apply Now
Forestry – first & second year transfer to UBC 1-2 Year Certificate Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 (67%),
or equivalent
• Two of Biology 11, Chemistry 11, or Physics 11, or equivalent, all 3 are strongly recommended
• One of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, or Physics 12, or equivalent
Apply Now
Diploma Programs Apply Now
Accounting Adventure Guide 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Completion of Administrative Assistant Certificate, or equivalent
Apply Now
Adventure Guide 2 Year Diploma Sept • All English 12 (67%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (67%),
or equivalent
• Completed Adventure Studies application form
• 19 years of age by start
of program
Apply Now
Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) 3 Year Diploma Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%),
or equivalent
• Physics 11, or equivalent
Apply Now
Architectural & Engineering Technology (Williams Lake Campus only) 2 Year Diploma Aug/Nov/May • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%),
or equivalent
• Physics 11, or equivalent
Apply Now
Associate of Commerce & Business Administration 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Completion of Administrative Assistant Certificate, or equivalent
Apply Now
Computing Science 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Pre-Calculus 12 or Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Early Childhood Education 2 Year Diploma Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• 25 hours of volunteer and/or work experience in a licensed child
care facility
Apply Now
Events & Conventions Management 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%),
or equivalent
Apply Now
Horticulture Management 2 Year Diploma Aug • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Instrumentation Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept • Pre-Calculus 12 with B (73%) or better
• Physics 12 with B (73%) or better
• Chemistry 11 (12 is highly recommended) with B (73%) or better
• English 12/English 12 First Peoples with 73% or better (or equivalent)
Apply Now
Management 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 12 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Police & Justice Studies 2 Year Diploma Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Any Math 11
• Statement of Career Objectives
• Resumé
Apply Now
Resort & Hotel Management 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Foundations of Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Respiratory Therapy 3 Year Diploma Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5,
or equivalent
• Foundations of Math 12 or
Pre-Calculus 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Biology 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Chemistry 12 (67%), or equivalent
• Physics 11 (67%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Sport Event Management 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Tourism Management 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Visual Arts 2 Year Diploma Sept Apply Now
Water & Wastewater Technology 2 Year Diploma Aug • All English 12, or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11, or equivalent
• Recommended: Chemistry 11, or equivalent and Biology 11, or equivalent
Apply Now
Certificate Programs Apply Now
Adventure Guide 1 Year Certificate Sept • All English 12 (67%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (67%), or equivalent
• 19 years of age by start of program
Apply Now
Business Foundations 1 Year Certificate Sept Apply Now
Culinary Arts Certificate (Red Seal) 2 Year Certificate Aug • Grade 10, or equivalent
• Food Safe Level 1
• Successful Entry Assessment: see tru.ca/assessment
Apply Now
Horticulture Management 1 Year Certificate Aug • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Math 11 (60%), or equivalent
Apply Now
Water & Wastewater Utilities 1 Year Certificate Aug • All English 12, or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
• Recommended: Math 11, or equivalent, Chemistry 11, or equivalent and Biology 11, or equivalent
Apply Now
University Preparation & Student Development Apply Now
Adult Basic Education & BC Adult Graduation Diploma Jan,May,Sept Apply Now
English as a Second Language (ESL) Jan,May,Sept Apply Now
University Preparation Courses Jan,May,Sept Apply Now