As you settle into your specialization, start building connections in the community.Build connectionsWhether you’re a transfer student, or you joined us from the start, 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… read more
MBIM, CAPS, and PCTH have coordinated application timing for third year admissions to ensure that students have relevant information to make informed decisions about their specialization and to ensure all seats in these high-demand specializations are filled.To apply to more than one of… read more
Students follow two distinct measures of progress: Sufficient Progress and year level class standing. Students are evaluated for Sufficient Progress at the end of each Winter Session.Sufficient Progress measures progression through your degree and often includes specific requirements for your… read more
The Communications Requirement must be completed before promotion to fourth-year class standing. For detailed information on the Communication Requirement, please consult the UBC Academic Calendar.Courses to Fulfill the Communication RequirementSix credits of communication coursework must be… read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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