To help you prepare for university learning, UBC departments are offering a selection of free online courses over the summer. You can work through them at your preferred pace and time, no matter which time zone you’re learning from. These … read more
Failing a course can be very difficult to face. Maybe the subject isn’t your strong suit, or you faced distractions from other courses or personal matters. At this point, it’s important to consider the impact of your failed course and to take appropriate steps going forward.ResourcesScience… read more
Through the work of our Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students, our faculties engage in outreach, recruitment, and student retention work with Indigenous students. In this work we aim to build long lasting relationships with Indigenous youth throughout their education into their careers.Services and… read more
If a medical or personal issue is affecting your academic life, see us as soon as possible! Don't wait for exams. Our advisors can connect you with resources to help you cope with extenuating circumstances. We can also help you with general inquiries like applying for a minor, taking a term… read more
In your final year at UBC Science, you'll want to makes sure that you've met all of the requirements to complete your specialization and apply for graduation. Grad ChecksScience Advising will conduct preliminary graduation checks for all final year students to review their Faculty requirements… read more
Students must fulfill both Faculty and specialization-specific requirements in order to progress through their degree. The ultimate guide to these requirements is the UBC Academic Calendar, but we hope this section of the website helps you advance smoothly.Basic Credit RequirementsTo graduate with… read more
In the years between getting accepted into your specialization and your graduating year, you will have the opportunity to develop your experience and transferable skills as you build towards future careers. By this point, the majority of students in UBC Science will be settled in their program… read more
You've probably heard already.... you need to apply for a specialization (e.g. major) in the Spring after you enter second year class standing.UBC Science runs a coordinated admissions process for BSc specializations. All majors, most combined majors, and a few honours and combined honours… read more
Welcome to UBC Science! Let's dive in and start looking at your first year, whether its your first year of university or if you're transferring from another institution.Things to Think About in Your First YearKeep your doors open when planning courses—don't limit your program specialization… read more
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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.
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