Getting Started

  1. Post-secondary Transfer Applicants

    Who is a Transfer Applicant?Anyone seeking admission after studying in a different post-secondary program at UBC or elsewhere. That includes:Students currently (or previously) enrolled at a different post-secondary institution and who have not completed their degree.Current UBC students enrolled on… read more

  2. Minors

     BSc students may minor in Arts, Commerce, Kinesiology, Land and Food Systems, or another Science specialization.A minor involves taking courses in Science but outside the main area of specialization, or in another faculty (Arts, Land and Food Systems, Commerce, or Kinesiology). It allows you… read more

  3. Second Undergraduate Degrees

     Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science.Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science. Students will not be… read more

  4. Academic Prep for New Students

    To help you prepare for university learning, UBC departments are offering a selection of free online courses over the summer. You can work through them at your preferred pace and time, no matter which time zone you’re learning from. These&nbsp… read more

  5. Faculty of Science Indigenous Student Services and Support

    Through the work of our Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students, our faculties engage in outreach, recruitment, and student retention work with Indigenous students. In this work we aim to build long lasting relationships with Indigenous youth throughout their education into their careers.Services and… read more

  6. Degree Requirements

    Students must fulfill both Faculty and specialization-specific requirements in order to progress through their degree. The ultimate guide to these requirements is the UBC Academic Calendar, but we hope this section of the website helps you advance smoothly.Basic Credit RequirementsTo graduate with… read more

  7. Entering your first year at UBC Science

    Welcome to UBC Science! Let's dive in and start looking at your first year, whether its your first year of university or if you're transferring from another institution.Things to Think About in Your First YearKeep your doors open when planning courses—don't limit your program specialization… read more

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    Developing Your Career: It All Begins in Year One

    First year is where you 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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    First Year Required Courses & Specialization Admission Pre-requisites

    There is a difference between specialization admission pre-requisites and required first-year courses for a specialization.As a Science first year student, you'll be told to check out the UBC Calendar to see which courses you’ll be required to take to meet a specialization’s requirements, and… 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 year.2. Look at your specialization* (“major”) on the UBC Calendar.Visit the UBC Calendar, scroll down, and find… 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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