UBC Science alumni have gone on to build meaningful and fulfilling careers in sectors around the world. Our conversations with alumni have told us that your journey through Science and beyond isn’t a linear path but a complex navigation of right and left turns, and even some dead-ends, that will… read more
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
Geophysics applies concepts from physics, math and chemistry to understand the structure, subsurface and dynamic behavior of Earth and other planets.Why should I major in Geophysics?Here's your chance to better understand the planet you live on by applying methods from physics, math and… read more
Preparing a cover letter when you have zero or irrelevant experience.A cover letter is an important part of a job application. Writing one can be challenging, especially if your work experience isn’t obviously or directly relevant to the position you’re applying to, or if you don’t have much… read more
Fourth year is the time to reflect on your experience at UBC.Your fourth year at UBC may feel intimidating. You may or may not be graduating this year, and there is a good chance that you are starting to feel daunted by questions about your future. Questions like, “How can I stand out to employers?… read more
Third year is the time to start building connections in the community.Build connectionsWhether you’re a transfer student, or you joined us in first year, you’ve been at UBC for a year or more now! How are you settling into your specialization? If you haven’t already, now is a great time to begin to… read more
Second year is the time to start exploring potential career paths.As you enter into your specialization this fall, you have an opportunity to begin to ask new questions about how your studies are equipping you for next steps after school and, ultimately, to pursue an exciting career that matters to… read more
First year is where you get your first glimpse of the possibilities that a science degree can bring.Keep these 5 points in mind as you consider your specialization options:The specialization you pursue will have an impact on your professional and personal development. It will influence the… read more
One of the key strengths of a Bachelor's Degree is the breadth of your skills and experience.Your degree is designed, in part, to prepare you for jobs that don't yet exist and so that you can be adaptable as the job market shifts with new technologies and changes. It isn't all about acquiring… read more
Other than Co-op, there are numerous on-campus job positions for UBC students to build work experience.UBC Work Learn ProgramApply for winter positions in August. Apply for summer positions in March.Work 10 hours/week during school year; 20 hours/week in the summerStudent jobs on campus, including… read more
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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