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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

The Physics 12 Challenge Exam allows students to demonstrate the required physics knowledge and skills at the British Columbia grade 12 level. It covers material related to the topics of graphical methods, vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power, momentum, equilibrium, circular motion, gravitation, electrostatics, electric circuits, electromagnetism. To obtain information pertaining to topics tested refer to the following website curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/science/12/physics. Students must review their program entrance requirements to determine the minimum acceptable exam grade.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Physics 12 or an acceptable equivalent course.

Credits

0.0

Domestic fees

$139.00

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of PHYS 0120 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 64619

Duration

Wed Jun 26 (1 day)

  • 1 day
  • CRN 64619
  • Domestic fees $139.00
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 26 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Domestic fees

$139.00

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** Students can only write this exam ONCE. This exam will be written ONLINE. The online writing does not require students to be physically on campus. A computer with a camera/webcam and internet access is required. The PHYS 0120 exam fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Non-payment upon registration will result in the student being dropped from the exam writing without prior notice. The exam instructor will communicate with students via BCIT’s Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) therefore it is important that students sign into the Learning Hub PRIOR to the exam date to review any messages. The PHYS 0120 exam is designed for those students who are well versed in the topics covered in the BC Physics 12 curriculum and who previously scored a mark equivalent to or exceeding the mark required by their BCIT program of choice. It is the STUDENT's responsibility to review their program entrance requirements to determine the minimum acceptable exam grade. Students must log in online at least 15 minutes prior to the start time for ID and payment verification. A formula sheet will be included with the exam. The maximum time allowed to write this exam is 3 hours. To obtain information pertaining to topics tested refer to the following website – curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/science/12/physics. The student’s exam grade will be available online in the Student Self Service menu Check grades section of their myBCIT account within 2 weeks following the exam writing date.
Status

CRN 65790

Duration

Wed Jun 26 (1 day)

  • 1 day
  • CRN 65790
  • Domestic fees $139.00
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 26 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 4725
Domestic fees

$139.00

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** Students can only write this exam ONCE. The PHYS 0120 exam fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Non-payment of the exam fee upon registration will result in the student being dropped from the exam writing without prior notice. This exam will be WRITTEN IN PERSON at the Burnaby campus. Students are required to bring to the exam writing: (1) one piece of valid photo identification (a BCIT Student ID card, Driver's Licence, BC Services Card or Passport), (2) a printed exam registration/exam fee payment receipt obtained through their myBCIT account or from BCIT's Registration department, (3) a scientific calculator (phones and computers are NOT allowed), (4) pen/pencil and eraser. Students will not be permitted to write the exam without the required documentation and the exam fee will be forfeited. Students must arrive at the exam room at least 15 minutes prior to the exam start time for ID and exam registration/exam fee payment verification. The PHYS 0120 exam is designed for those students who are well versed in the topics covered in the BC Physics 12 curriculum and who previously scored a mark equivalent to or exceeding the mark required by their BCIT program of choice. It is the STUDENT's responsibility to review their program entrance requirements to determine the minimum acceptable exam grade. The PHYS 0120 exam is paper-based and a formula sheet will be handed out with the exam. The maximum time allowed to write this exam is 3 hours. To obtain information pertaining to topics tested refer to the following website – curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/science/12/physics. The student's exam grade will be available online in the Student Self Service menu Check grades section of their myBCIT account within 2 weeks following the exam writing date.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Meet the Physics 12 entrance requirement established by the program for which they are applying.

Effective as of Winter 2017

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