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
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
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 … read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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