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    Meet Your Major

    This annual event is the only time that the Science specializations come together at the same time to connect with first year Science students and answer your questions. Stop in to chat with Department Advisors from across Science to help you determine which specializations you'd… read more

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    Beyond First Year

    Learn about the process of selecting a Science specialization and the BSc Specialization Application.Science Advisors will walk you through what you'll need to know and do to apply for a specialization in the next few months.We will share key information including answering the important questions… read more

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    Alumni Networking Night

    What comes after grad? Meet professionals with BSc degrees from diverse work and research fields.Join us at our annual event where we bring BSc alumni to chat with you about what they got up to after graduation and how they ended up in diverse fields by leveraging their Bachelor of Science degree… read more

  4. A science peer academic coach and student discussing a shared document together

    Become a Science Peer Academic Coach

    Join this senior leadership team that provides individualized one-to-one coaching to fellow Science students in support of their academic success. read more

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    NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards 2025-26

    The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) subsidizes eligible faculty supervisors to hire domestic students to work on interesting research-related jobs and projects. Find funding opportunities for international students.If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent… read more

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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

  7. Using the Academic Progress Report (APR)

    About the APRYour Academic Progress Report (APR) in Workday allows you to track your degree progress. The APR is a tool to help you plan your degree and is subject to final approval by your department and faculty. You should consult your department for specialization requirements or Science… read more

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    Summer 2025 Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

    If you’re an international student, this summer 2025 program might be for you! Work on a full-time research project with a faculty supervisor, and grow your skills in communication and project management in a research environment over a minimum of 16 weeks. Note: it is your responsibility to… read more

  9. What to Expect After Submitting a Deferred Standing Request

    Please review this page carefully. You are expected to know all of the information contained on this page and to have taken action as appropriate.Overview of Deferred Standing RequestIf you have additional supporting documentation to submit, you have 14 calendar days to submit the files online… 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

Faculty of Science

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