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  1. Faculty Requirements

     All Bachelor of Science students must fulfill Faculty requirements to graduate.Communication Requirement6 credits of communication coursework must be completed before promotion to 4th year class standingView required courses in the UBC Academic CalendarLearn more about your eligibility… read more

  2. Continuation and Academic Standing Requirements

     At the end of every academic session — Winter and Summer — students are assessed for eligibility to continue based on their sessional average. Your academic standing is based on your sessional average. Most students will be in good standing, but some may be assessed Academic Probation or… read more

  3. How to Change Your Specialization

    During your degree, you might find that the specialization you are in is no longer the one that you want. There are a variety of reasons why you might explore switching your specialization – maybe you’ve changed your mind about the scientific discipline you want to… read more

  4. Confirmation of Graduation, Status Letters

    Request Confirmation of Graduation, Confirmation of Student Status or Other LettersFor graduation confirmation letters, include your expected graduation month and year on the form. You'll be emailed when the letter is finished. You can also use the form to ask Science Advising for letters regarding… read more

  5. Degree Types: Majors, Combined Majors, Honours, and More

     There are many types of degrees you can pursue in UBC Science:MajorCombined MajorDouble MajorHonours and Combined HonoursDual DegreeStudents typically apply for a minor (secondary specialization) once they already have a primary specialization.MajorA major involves specialization in a single… read more

  6. Dual Degrees

     A Dual Degree offers qualified students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science and another Bachelor’s degree concurrently. Students in the BSc degree can pursue a Dual Degree in:Science and Arts (BSc and BA) Specializations for each degree can be a Major or Combined Major only (e… read more

  7. Post-secondary Transfer Applicants

    Who is a Transfer Applicant?Anyone seeking admission after studying in a different post-secondary program at UBC or elsewhere. That includes:Students currently (or previously) enrolled at a different post-secondary institution and who have not completed their degree.Current UBC students enrolled on… read more

  8. Minors

     BSc students may minor in Arts, Commerce, Kinesiology, Land and Food Systems, or another Science specialization.A minor involves taking courses in Science but outside the main area of specialization, or in another faculty (Arts, Land and Food Systems, Commerce, or Kinesiology). It allows you… read more

  9. Second Undergraduate Degrees

     Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science.Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science. Students will not be… read more

  10. Exam Issues

     You're responsible for keeping on top of your exam schedule and writing exams during the regularly scheduled period. It's important that you're planning ahead, organizing your time, and being proactive with your assignments and exams. We aren't able to help you out of a bind due to poor… 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

Office of the Dean, Earth Sciences Building
2178–2207 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada
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