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    Summer 2025 Science Undergraduate Research Experience Awards

    ALERT - We have heard from some students that certain education services companies falsely claimed that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. We want to emphasize that this claim is false and fraudulent.UBC has NO affiliation with any businesses… read more

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    What Employers Are Looking For

    One of the key strengths of a Bachelor's Degree is the breadth of your skills and experience.Your degree is designed, in part, to prepare you for jobs that don't yet exist and so that you can adapt to the job market shifts with new technologies and changes. It isn't all about acquiring hands-on… read more

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    Science Student Leadership in 2025

    The Faculty of Science is always looking for students to step up to the challenge and get involved with our community. Whether you're looking to gain professional skills, work with motivated peers, or just have fun, look below and plan ahead for upcoming opportunities.Imagine Orientation… read more

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    Become a Science Peer Academic Coach

    Join this senior leadership team that provides individualized one-to-one coaching to fellow Science students in support of their academic success. read more

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    NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards 2025-26

    ALERT - We have heard from some students that certain education services companies falsely claimed that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. We want to emphasize that this claim is false and fraudulent.UBC has NO affiliation with any businesses… 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 May of this academic year, and one or more of your required courses is full, you have a right… read more

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    Summer 2025 Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

    ALERT - We have heard from some students that certain education services companies falsely claimed that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. We want to emphasize that this claim is false and fraudulent.UBC has NO affiliation with any businesses… read more

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    Struggling to Find the Motivation?

    Learn how to get motivated so you can reach your academic and degree goals.What is Motivation?Motivation is what helps you do something and, ultimately, to achieve your goals. It is what drives you to study for that exam or to go to the gym. There are many different reasons for why you act the way… read more

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    Studying for Mathematics & Physics Courses

    Mathematics and Physics may be difficult for many students, but with the right strategies, you can succeed.1. Figure out early whether to rely on lecture notes, textbook, or another resource.Some instructors write very methodical notes, presenting step-by-step explanations and evidence for key… read more

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    Developing Your Career: Your Future After Graduating

    As you're nearing graduation, 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 I stand out to… 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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