- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$141.78 - $144.61 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of PHYS 0120 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 65790
Dates
Jul 09 Loading
- CRN 65790
- $141.78 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 4725 |
Duration
1 day
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** 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
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of PHYS 0120 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 45820
Dates
Oct 14 Loading
- CRN 45820
- $144.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
1 day
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL 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. Students are required to bring to the exam writing: (1) one piece of valid photo identification (a BCIT Student ID card, Driver's License, BC Services Card or Passport), (2) a printed exam registration/exam fee payment receipt from my.bcit.ca -> Student Self Service menu 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 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 PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES pages on the following website - www.bced.gov.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006physics 1112.pdf. The student’s exam grade will be available online through my.bcit.ca -> Student Self Service menu in the Check grades section within 2 weeks following the exam writing date.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.