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Highlighted New and Updated Courses for 23W
There are some new additions and replacements for courses offered by the Faculty of Science. Read on to learn about these highlighted courses.
January 2023 Deferred Examination Schedule
Students who have been approved by Science Advising for “deferred standing” status in a course are expected to sit at the first scheduled time for a make-up exam.
Courses are listed alphabetically by course code below with any information that we have about the scheduled make-up exams.
After reviewing the information, if you have questions:
Update for 2021W Term Two
January 26, 2022
January 2022 Deferred Examination Schedule
Students who have been approved by Science Advising for “deferred standing” status in a course are expected to sit at the first scheduled time for a make-up exam.
Courses are listed alphabetically by course code below with any information that we have about the scheduled make-up exams.
After reviewing the information, if you have questions:
How to Change Your Specialization
During your degree, you might find that the specialization you are in is no longer the one that you want. There are a variety of reasons why you might explore switching your specialization – maybe you’ve changed your mind about the scientific discipline you want to study or you didn’t get into your first choice when you applied in second year. Whatever the reason, switching specializations takes some research and planning.
Trying to re-register in a course in term 2?
If you are trying to register in a course that you attempted in term 1 (and did not pass or have a W standing), you may not be able to register yourself into the same course in term 2. Here's what you need to do:
The Secret Key to Academic Success: Office Hours
Instructors can seem pretty intimidating, and that might be why some students are hesitant about going to office hours.
All those acronyms behind their names and their seemingly effortless ability to recall a lifetime’s worth of knowledge might make you feel a little dizzy, especially at the thought of talking with them in a small group or one on one.
Science Alumni Profile: Iyad - Integrated Sciences, '14
UBC Science alumni have gone on to build meaningful and fulfilling careers in sectors around the world. Our conversations with alumni have told us that your journey through Science and beyond isn’t a linear path but a complex navigation of right and left turns, and even some dead-ends, that will eventually lead you to where you're meant to be.
Our Science Alumni Spotlight Series will show you the breadth of career paths that UBC Science alumni have pursued, and offer a fresh perspective on new opportunities to discover.
A Letter to Students Regarding Academic Integrity
As you know, we have all had to adapt to new teaching and learning practices in the face of a global health pandemic. We recognize that this has created significant challenges, both for students and instructors, as we navigate uncharted terrain and explore new approaches to remain digitally connected. Over the past few months, instructors at UBC Science have put enormous effort into developing virtual resources so that we can continue providing you with a world-class science education. We remain firmly committed to this educational mission.
