Teaching and Learning
Strengthening science education—in and out of the classroom.
The Faculty's commitment to educational excellence is underscored by the efforts of the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative, the work of the Science Centre for Learning and Teaching, and by the ongoing dedication of almost 400 professors, instructors and lecturers across nine departments.
But education is about more than classrooms. UBC Science also works to ensure that our students have the opportunity to develop professionally, discover undergraduate research, take their skills into the broader community, explore the globe, and ultimately, become well-rounded, relevant scientific leaders.
Carl Wieman
Science Education Initiative
Science Centre for Learning and Teaching
MOOCs: Free Online Science Classes
Flexible Learning in Science
Undergraduate Education
Departments
Teaching and learning at UBC Science is conducted across nine departments and 25 program specializations, providing a broad range of educational options.
» www.science.ubc.ca/departments
First-Year Science Programs
The integrated Science One and broadly based Coordinated Science programs complement the standard science curriculum at UBC Science, offering new students a variety of ways to structure and focus their first year.
» www.science.ubc.ca/students/new/first
Program Specializations
UBC offers a broad, relevant and forward-looking array of programs in the life, physical, earth, mathematical and computing sciences.
» www.science.ubc.ca/students/degree/specializations
Undergraduate Information and Advising
UBC Science's Student Information Centre, part of the Office of the Dean, works alongside programs to help students progress smoothly through their undergraduate degree program.
» www.science.ubc.ca/students/advising
Office of the Ombudsperson for Students
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students works with UBC community members to ensure students are treated fairly and can learn, work and live in a fair, equitable and respectful environment.
» www.ombudsoffice.ubc.ca/
Infrastructure
Base Camp for Sci Students
Beyond the Classroom
Co-op and Professional Development
UBC Science Co-op programs encourage students to take their education and skills into the real world, and help them to start building that all-important professional network.
Peer Mentoring and Support: SciTeam
The Cadillac of UBC's peer mentoring groups. 'Students helping students' is the motto of this award-winning undergraduate peer leadership and support group dedicated to Science students.
Removing Barriers to Science Education
Science 101, the Faculty's Aboriginal Initiative, the Jade Project and other initiatives are designed to lessen economic, cultural and gender-based barriers to science education. UBC Science's commitment to diversity and equity in hiring helps to ensure that all members of the community have the opportunity to pursue an academic career.
Internationalization and Global Citizenship
The Faculty's Co-op programs and UBC's Go Global Exchange encourage students to make their education a truly international experience. UBC Science also works to attract and retain a geographically and culturally diverse student body—helping to ensure that all undergraduates benefit from global perspectives.
An Eye to the Future
The recent launch of UBC's dual degree in Science and Education extends the Faculty's commitment to science education beyond the University, helping to bolster the next generation of science teachers in high schools and elementary schools across Canada.
