Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
Founded : 1970
Type : Public, University
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.
Application Fees : $100 CAD
Tuition Fees : $16,000 – $18,000 CAD Approx Annually
Graduate Programs: 60 – 65% or above in qualifying degree
Undergraduate Programs: 60-65% or above
(Few programs may have higher academic requirement)
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 | Duration | Level | Intake | Admission Requirement | Apply | Apply Now |
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| 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 |
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| Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas & Certificates in Tourism | ||||||
| Adventure Studies | 1.5 Year | Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas | Jan,Sept | • Any bachelor’s degree • Math 12 or equivalent |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Bachelor of Journalism (Journalism, Public Relations) | 4 Year | Bachelor | Jan,Sept | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Writing sample |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Events & Conventions Management | 2 Year | Diploma | Jan,Sept | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 11 (60%), or equivalent |
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| Horticulture Management | 2 Year | Diploma | Aug | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 11 (60%), or equivalent |
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| 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) |
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| Management | 2 Year | Diploma | Jan,May,Sept | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 12 (67%), or equivalent |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Sport Event Management | 2 Year | Diploma | Jan,Sept | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 11 (60%), or equivalent |
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| Tourism Management | 2 Year | Diploma | Jan,Sept | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 11 (60%), or equivalent |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Horticulture Management | 1 Year | Certificate | Aug | • All English 12 (73%), or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent • Math 11 (60%), or equivalent |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |