Vantage students can use this handy guide to select courses for UBC Science.1. Review the courses that you successfully completed in your year at Vantage, as pre-requisites for second year2. Look at your specialization (“major”) on the UBC CalendarIn late June, you’ll learn the results of your… read more
There is a difference between specialization admission requirements and required first-year courses for a specialization.A specialization means a Major, Honours, Combined Major or Combined Honours. Your specialization is the area of focus (e.g., computer science or atmospheric sciences) for the BSc… read more
Science Advisors review the records of all 10,500 Science students in May and June each year.Advisors check your current academic standing and review the courses you have successfully completed to determine if you are making sufficient progress.You’ll see the results of this assessment when… read more
This annual fair 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 at each department's booth to chat with Department Advisors from across Science to help you determine which… read more
Learn about the process of selecting a Science specialization and the BSc Specialization Application.Science Advisors will walk you through what you'll need to know and do to apply for a specialization in the next few months.We will share key information including answering the important questions… read more
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
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
Summer can be your time to relax, but four months could be a little too much time! If you still have some energy left from the year, taking summer courses may not be a bad idea.Consider Some Reasons to Take Summer Courses1. Reduce Your Winter WorkloadBy taking summer courses, you can reduce your… read more
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
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
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