Graduate students at UBC work with outstanding faculty to specialize in the basic sciences, or to pursue interdisciplinary and applied research through collaborations across departments.

UBC's Faculty of Graduate Studies promotes and advances outstanding achievement in graduate education at UBC. It ensures quality and integrity of UBC graduate programs and ensures that students are provided with academic training of the highest standard in research and other scholarly activities. Its mission is to provide leadership in ensuring excellence in graduate education and support for student success.