Student

  1. Academic Support

    Science Peer Academic Coaches (SPAC)Submitting a Deferred Standing RequestAcademic Prep for New StudentsScience Indigenous Student Support and ServicesAcademic Concession read more

  2. Planning Your Degree

    You can pursue a Combined Major in Science or a major, honours, combined major, combined honours or double major across a wide range of specializations. In addition, you can apply for a minor. And as if that wasn't enough, there are co-op and student exchange program options that help to round out… read more

  3. Choosing Courses as a Transfer Student

     This guide is for transfer students from other institutions who have second year standing in Science. It walks you through course selection from the point of choosing your specialization to the first day of class.Step 1: Choose Your Program Specialization: Major, Minor or HonoursThe… read more

  4. Beyond the BSc

    Prepare for next steps after your BSc. Strengthen your résumé, explore job search skills, and more.Designed for UBC Science students. Participate in a series of virtual workshops designed to help you take the first steps in transitioning from the lecture hall to the workplace.These workshops will… read more

  5. Frequently Asked Questions: Courses

     These questions supplement the Choosing Your Courses in First Year Science guide. If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with the guide before reading on.When should I register for courses? Where can I find my registration date?Register for both Term 1 and Term 2 courses during your… read more

  6. Exchange for BSc students

    Interested in studying abroad or locally at one of our partner universities? Read on more to find out what you need to know before you apply to Go Global as a Science student.To be eligible for exchange, you must meet all of the Go Global requirements as well as the Science-specific requirements… read more

  7. Academic Skills Certificate

    Wondering how to tackle the transition to university? The Academic Skills Certificate is a series of events and resources designed to help you recalibrate your study skills and techniques to thrive in university. Connect with like-minded students and peer leaders to get a better understanding… read more

  8. BSc Specialization Application: Requirements

    The application will open at 9:00 am PDT on May 27 and will close at 11:59 pm PDT on June 4, 2025.You must complete all departmental and faculty requirements listed below by the end of the current Winter Session for any specialization to which you apply.What’s the difference between the course… read more

  9. BSc Specialization Application: Frequently Asked Questions

    The application will open at 9:00 am PDT on May 27 and will close at 11:59 pm PDT on June 4, 2025.FAQ: General QuestionsCan I complete the eligibility requirements to enter my chosen specializations over the summer?No. The specialization admission requirements (i.e. courses) must be completed… read more

  10. BSc Specialization Application: Introduction

    The application will open at 9:00 am PDT on May 27 and will close at 11:59 pm PDT on June 4, 2025.Who is eligible to apply for a BSc specialization?BSc students in 2nd or 3rd-year class standing without a specialization are required to apply for a specialization through the coordinated process… 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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