Moving to Second Year

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    First Year Required Courses & Specialization Admission Requirements

    There is a difference between specialization admission requirements and required first-year courses for a specialization.A specialization means a Major, Honours, Combined Major or Combined Honours. Your specialization is the area of focus (e.g., computer science or atmospheric sciences) for the BSc… read more

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    Meet Your Major

    This annual fair is the only time that the Science specializations come together at the same time to connect with first year Science students and answer your questions. Stop in at each department's booth to chat with Department Advisors from across Science to help you determine which… read more

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    Beyond First Year

    Learn about the process of selecting a Science specialization and the BSc Specialization Application.Science Advisors will walk you through what you'll need to know and do to apply for a specialization in the next few months.We will share key information including answering the important questions… 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 Mar 24 to Apr 8, 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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    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

  8. Historical BSc Specialization Admission Information

    The Faculty of Science provides historical BSc specialization information to help students with their BSc Specialization Admission application.Exact future admission averages cannot be predicted with this information, since they vary due to shifts in students’ interests, changes in the number of… read more

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    Developing Your Career: Steps to Take Early in Your Specialization

    As you enter your specialization this fall, start exploring potential career paths.You have an opportunity to begin to ask new questions about how your studies are equipping you for next steps after school and, ultimately, to pursue an exciting career that matters to you.Think about what excites… read more

  10. BSc Specialization Application: Requirements

    The application will open in Spring 2025.You must complete all departmental and faculty requirements listed below by the end of the current Winter Session for any specialization to which you apply.What’s the difference between the course requirements listed in the Calendar and the specialization… 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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