The Distillation Blog

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    Developing Your Career: Exploring Opportunities Later in Your Degree

    As you settle into your specialization, start building connections in the community.Build connectionsWhether you’re a transfer student, or you joined us from the start, you’ve been at UBC for a year or more now! How are you settling into your specialization? If you haven’t already, now is a great… read more

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    Developing Your Career: Your Future After Graduating

    As you're nearing graduation, now is the time to reflect on your experience at UBC.Your last year or so at UBC may feel intimidating. You may or may not be graduating this year, and there is a good chance that you are starting to feel daunted by questions about your future. Questions like, “How can… read more

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    Developing Your Career: How It All Begins

    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

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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

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    Getting Ready for September

    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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    The Class I Want is Full! What do I do?

    A lot of registration changes happen in the first week or so of school, sometimes even right up until the add/drop deadline.Graduating Soon and Can't Get into the Course?If you're on track to graduate in this academic year, and one or more of your required courses is full, you have a right to a… read more

  7. New Science Courses in 2026

    The listed courses are newly offered by the Faculty of Science in 2026.Review how to find course details in Workday and check out course descriptions, including prerequisites, in the Academic Calendar. You can also refer to resources for course registration.AI_V 100: Introduction to Artificial… read more

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    Experiment with Your Career

    Whether you're testing out your latest hypothesis in the lab or exploring ideas for your future, the process can be surprisingly similar.The biggest scientific discoveries don’t usually happen over night - the same is true in life and career exploration. It usually takes a few (or sometimes many)… read more

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    Science Student Leader: Mishena

    Meet Mishena (she/her) who volunteered as a First Year Orientation Leader, then returned as a Senior Orientation Leader. She is currently pursuing a BSc combined major in Physics, Statistics, and Life Sciences. She’s from the small town of Whitby, often mistaken for Toronto!If you’re interested in… read more

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    Science Student Leader: Mina

    Mina (she/her) shares her experience as a Transfer Orientation leader, helping new transfer students feel welcome. Outside of her role, she enjoys playing golf and tennis.If you’re interested in getting involved in the science community like Mina, check out the Orientation Leader role.What did you… 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

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