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    Alumni Networking Night

    What comes after grad? Meet professionals with BSc degrees from diverse work and research fields.Join us at our annual event where we bring BSc alumni to chat with you about what they got up to after graduation and how they ended up in diverse fields by leveraging their Bachelor of Science degree… read more

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    Science Case Competition

    Solve a real-world science case together in a team and compete for prizes.Love competition? Want to practice your analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills? Join SCI Team for the annual Science Case Competition where you can flex your Science muscles and synthesize your knowledge to… read more

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    Exam Success in 15 Min or Less

    Studying for exams doesn’t have to be difficult. Drop in to our Coaches Corner for 15 minutes to kick off your final exam preparation.Study smarter, not harder. From Nov 25 to Dec 6, the Science Peer Academic Coaches offer 15-minute drop-in sessions to help you feel prepared for your final… read more

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    Start Off Strong

    Get ready for midterms and start your term off strong! Learn how to best prepare for midterms from experts in learning.In this session, join UBC Science profs and the Science Peer Academic Coaches to proactively prepare for your first midterms.Plan ahead to adjust to the differences from high… read more

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    Study Hall

    Study Hall... just like in the movies - except with more (effective) studying. Looking for a study space and resources to maximize your potential with university-level academics? Science Study Halls are designed specifically for UBC Science students. Come for the dedicated study space,… read more

  6. Transfer to BSc Guide

     Whether you are transferring from another institution or UBC program, welcome to UBC Science!Academic InformationCourse SelectionJoining us from another institution? Start with this guide.UBC-V & UBC-O transfer students: use info from the UBC Academic Calendar to build your own… 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

  8. 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

  9. Academic Skills Certificate

    Wondering how to tackle the transition to university? The Academic Skills Certificate is a series of events and resources designed to help you recalibrate your study skills and techniques to thrive in university. Connect with like-minded students and peer leaders to get a better understanding… read more

  10. UBC Science Imagine Orientations for First Year Students

    New school, new faculty, new experiences! Your UBC Science Orientation will guide you through the first few months at university.If you are not participating in the Jump Start program, you’ll join us in the following activities designed to connect you with the campus community:Participate in… 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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