Planning Your Degree

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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. Find out what you'll need to know and do to apply for a specialization in the next few months.Science Academic Advisors will share key information including answering the important questions… read more

  3. Historical BSc Specialization Admission Information

    The Faculty of Science provides historical BSc specialization information to help students with their BSc Specialization Admission application.Exact future admission averages cannot be predicted with this information since they vary due to shifts in students’ interests, changes in the number of… read more

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    First Year Course Registration Webinar

    Getting ready to choose your courses for first year? Learn more through this webinar.About the WebinarBuilding from the First Year Course Registration information online, learn how to choose and register for your first year Science courses.Join Science Academic Advisors for details on how to… read more

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Frequently Asked Questions: Courses

     These questions supplement the Choosing Your Courses 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 registration appointment,… read more

  8. 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

  9. BSc Specialization Application: Requirements

    The application is now closed.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 requirements listed in the Calendar and the specialization eligibility… read more

  10. BSc Specialization Application: Frequently Asked Questions

    The application is now closed.FAQ: General QuestionsCan I complete the eligibility requirements to enter my chosen specializations over the summer?No. The listed specialization application requirements must be completed before you apply.Can I register for courses without a specialization?Yes… 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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