Science Advising

If a medical or personal issue is affecting your academic life, see us as soon as possible!

Don't wait for exams. Our advisors can connect you with resources to help you cope with extenuating circumstances. We can also help you with general inquiries like applying for a minor, taking a term off, Faculty level requirements, taking summer courses, graduation eligibility, and more.

What should I do before visiting Science Advising?

Look through the online UBC Academic Calendar and this website. We expect you to have completed a little bit of research before contacting our office—just like you wouldn't show up at your professor's office asking questions to which the answers can easily be found in your lecture notes or textbook! Resourcefulness is an important skill to develop and hone during your university years.

Planning Your Degree

Visit here for a year-by-year overview of your degree and to learn more about different types of degrees (majors, dual degrees, minors).

Planning Your Degree

Degree Requirements

Students must fulfill both Faculty and specialization-specific requirements in order to progress through their degree.

Sufficient Progress and Requirements

Science Peer Academic Coaches

SPAC coaches work with you one-on-one to help you achieve your academic goals. Set goals, discuss study habits, and co-create an action plan.

Science Peer Academic Coaches

Forms, applications and permission letters

What types of questions can't we answer?

As much as we want to help, we can't help you select a specialization (e.g., major), or with choosing between courses once you're in a major. Picking a specialization is something you need to do on your own. Think about your interests and strengths. What career would you like to pursue? Are you passionate about one subject or a broad range of science disciplines? You can go to program information sessions, workshops (such as Beyond First Year) and career fairs to gather more insight to inform your decision. Your departmental advisor is the expert on requirements specific to your specialization.

Talk to an Advisor

Drop-in advising is the fastest way to get your questions answered.

Join the Science Advising line (you need to do this for in-person and virtual drop-in)
Review the final confirmation screen carefully.
When it's your turn, you'll get a text with instructions.

For in-person advising, you can find us on the ground floor of the Chemistry Physics Building, Room A150 at 6221 University Boulevard.

Alternate Contact

We strongly recommend contacting us through drop-in advising - it allows us to provide better, more personalized advising and is more efficient. If it truly is not an option, you can leave a message. Please note that our response to these messages will be significantly delayed (peak periods: 10 - 15 business days) and the fastest way to connect with us is through drop-in advising.