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. Year level class standing determines your priority for course registration each session and is updated as you… read more
Having trouble deciding what courses to take in first year? This guide is here to help.Step 1: Determine Your Areas of InterestWhat is a specialization?A specialization is also known as a major. By the end of first year, every UBC Science undergraduate student must choose a specific area of study… read more
UBC's First-Year Seminar in Science offers a small-class experience where you will learn about what science is and how it is done. Students learn to develop and analyze arguments, read scientific literature, and interpret data--these skills are then used to write argumentative essays. It fulfills… read more
Six credits of communication coursework must be completed before promotion to 4th 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… 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
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
Application Forms18 Credit Minor - Arts30 Credit Minor - ArtsMinor - ScienceMinor - Land and Food SystemsMinor - CommerceMinor - KinesiologyDouble Major - ScienceDouble Major - Science and ArtsMinor - CommerceCourse Conflict Registration FormCourse Conflict Registration Form - UBC Science … read more
There are many types of degrees you can pursue in UBC Science.MajorA major involves specialization in a single field, while allowing sufficient elective space to explore other areas. It may lead to graduate studies if you achieve sufficiently high standing.» Explore Majors (Program… 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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