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    The Class I Want is Full! What do I do?

    A lot of registration changes happen in the first week or so of school, sometimes even right up until the add/drop deadline.Graduating Soon and Can't Get into the Course?If you're on track to graduate in May of this academic year, and one or more of your required courses is full, you have a right… read more

  3. Early Registration for Specialization Admission Year

    If you have been placed into a BSc specialization and are preparing for course registration, this information is for you.After you are placed into a BSc specializationAfter you are placed into a specialization, you will be Early Registered into some of the specific named Science courses in Year 2… read more

  4. New Science Courses in 2026

    The listed courses are newly offered by the Faculty of Science in 2026.Review how to find course details in Workday and check out course descriptions, including prerequisites, in the Academic Calendar. You can also refer to resources for course registration.AI_V 100: Introduction to Artificial… read more

  5. Research partnership advancement

    The Research Partnership Advancement Fund is open to all Science faculty members working to develop new collaborative research opportunities with non-academic external partners (industry, community, NGO). This fund directly supports UBC's Partner for Purpose strategic direction, which calls on the… read more

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    Experiment with Your Career

    Whether you're testing out your latest hypothesis in the lab or exploring ideas for your future, the process can be surprisingly similar.The biggest scientific discoveries don’t usually happen over night - the same is true in life and career exploration. It usually takes a few (or sometimes many)… read more

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    Science Student Leader: Mishena

    Meet Mishena (she/her) who volunteered as a First Year Orientation Leader, then returned as a Senior Orientation Leader. She is currently pursuing a BSc combined major in Physics, Statistics, and Life Sciences. She’s from the small town of Whitby, often mistaken for Toronto!If you’re interested in… read more

  8. Spotlight on Undergraduate Research

    AboutThe Science Spotlight on Undergraduate Research showcases the diversity and excellence of research happening across our Faculty, as well as the people who are doing it. This includes research that ranges from course-based group projects to directed studies research to volunteering or working… read more

  9. Advance or Transfer Credits When Choosing First Year Courses

    What are advance and transfer credits?If you took British-Patterned Education, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, you may be offered advance credit that counts towards your BSc degree. You can learn more about which courses are eligible for first-year credit at UBC… read more

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    Science Student Leader: Mina

    Mina (she/her) shares her experience as a Transfer Orientation leader, helping new transfer students feel welcome. Outside of her role, she enjoys playing golf and tennis.If you’re interested in getting involved in the science community like Mina, check out the Orientation Leader role.What did you… read more

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

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