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    Developing Your Career: How It All Begins

    As you begin university, 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

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    Getting Ready for September

    As a new student in UBC Science, you’ve successfully registered for your courses for the upcoming school year…but now what?1. Get Your Student ID Card (UBCcard)Your UBC Student ID card (UBCcard) is essential for your years at UBC. You can use it for:Getting your Compass Card on campusMandatory ID… read more

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    Get Into Research

    Learn about undergrad research at UBC and visit active labs on campus.Thinking about getting involved in research? Whether you're keen to get some experience, or you're passionate that your future career is in research, join SCI Team for an interactive dive into undergrad research in the Faculty 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

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    Vantage Students Entering UBC Science

    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

  6. Summer Course Registration FAQ

    Want to know more about summer course registration? Here’s a quick overview. When is the summer session and how is it different from the winter session? There are two terms in the summer session, one from May to June, and the other from July to August. Since the summer terms are… read more

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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. Join us at our Coaches Corner for 15 minutes to kick off your final exam preparation.Study smarter, not harder. From Nov 24 to Dec 5, the Science Peer Academic Coaches offer 15 minute sessions to help you feel prepared for your final exams.&nbsp… 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 well-known UBC Science profs Drs. Laura Stirchak and Eden Fussner-Dupas and the Science Peer Academic Coaches to proactively prepare for your first… 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
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