Beyond the BSc

Prepare for next steps after your BSc. Strengthen your résumé, explore job search skills, and more.

Designed for UBC Science students. Participate in a series of virtual workshops designed to help you take the first steps in transitioning from the lecture hall to the workplace.

These workshops will help you dig deeper into the experience gained through your BSc. You’ll get the chance to identify what’s transferable to the workplace, brush up your résumé & cover letter, practice interview skills, and more.

Flexible

Attend all the virtual workshops, or just register for a few.

Free

All virtual workshops are free to attend for UBC Science undergrads.

For everyone

Register for any of the workshops beneficial to your career and personal development.

Student Reviews

“Helpful in freaking you out about the real world, so you want to start doing something.”

“A fantastic informational program that helps better prepare your career path.”

“Guides you on how to properly and effectively market yourself.”

"This series was immensely helpful - I feel much better prepared [for the workplace] than I previously was!"

Workshops and Events

Beyond the BSc includes both virtual workshops and an in-person event. Sign up for one or two, or work towards a Certificate of Completion. See more details about the certificate below.

Using Stories to Explore Career Plans

Saturday Jan 18, 2025 | 10 - 11:15 AM (virtual workshop)
Reflect on your experiences and stories in an organized way to clarify your strengths, desires, interests, personal qualities, and influences. Explore your potential as you consider possible career options.

  

Building Industry Connections to Understand your Career Potential

Saturday Jan 25, 2025 | 10 - 11:15 AM (virtual workshop)
What do you want to do and what exists out there in the world of work? Your specialization (e.g., major) can play a role in your future career, and it doesn’t always lead to a specific group of career titles. Learn a different way of identifying potential career pathways and what steps you can take to get a range of information from people, websites, and employment data.

 

Alumni Networking Night

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 8 PM (in-person event)
Network with BSc alumni from a variety of career fields to find inspiration for careers you might not have considered before. Learn more about this event.

Job Searching within Industry and Research Realms and How to Connect with Academics

Saturday Feb 8, 2025 | 10 - 11:15 AM (virtual workshop)
Dive into the world of job searching and research opportunities. Explore funding options like NSERC, WLIURA, and the Black Student Research Stream. We'll also guide you on how to effectively find opportunities that may not be posted online by networking with professors and teaching assistants.

Using GenAI to Get Started with your Job Search

Saturday Mar 1, 2025 | 10 - 11:15 AM (virtual workshop)
Learn how to use powerful tools like generative AI to create structures and support for parts of your job search. Discover appropriate ways to leverage GenAI with tasks like resume writing, job search, networking, and brainstorming without losing the necessary judgment and insight to effectively highlight yourself and your abilities.

Beyond the BSc Certificate

The Beyond the BSc Certificate of Completion is awarded to those who:

  • Participate in (at least) three workshops
  • Connect with alumni at the Alumni Networking Night event
  • Complete the reflection assignments

You can use this certificate as an example to demonstrate your motivation and follow through to employers.

Register for workshops or the Certificate

Questions?

For more information, email sd.grad@science.ubc.ca

Additional Career Development Resources

Browse volunteer and job positions on UBC CareersOnline

Drop by the UBC Career Centre for career advising and resources

Check out other career-building events and workshops

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

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