Meet Your Major

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March 1, 2027

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Life Sciences Centre West Atrium

Free/Drop-in

This annual fair is the only time that the Science specializations come together at the same time to connect with first year Science students and answer your questions. 

  • Stop in at each department's booth to chat with Department Advisors from across Science to help you determine which specializations you'd like to apply for.
  • Ask senior students questions about their experience and get the student perspective on potential majors, including courses, possible career options, and other experiences.
  • Science Advising will be available to answer your degree planning questions.
  • Science Co-op will have advisors to answer your questions about integrating your academic education (classroom based learning) with paid work experience (work-based learning).

In addition to visiting their booth, join select departments for an info session about their program(s). Info sessions are held in the Life Science Centre classrooms 1001, 1002, and 1003. 

All First year Science students will receive an email with their event ticket on Monday, March 1. Other students are able to drop-in and attend and can register at the event contingent on event capacity. 

The details below are from the event in March 2026. This page will be updated with information for the 2027 event in January 2027. Keep an eye on your Distillation email for updates. 

Presentation Schedule for 2026

Time

Room 1001

Room 1002

Room 1003

5:40 - 5:55 PMStatistics specializationsEarth, Ocean, Atmospheric & Environmental Science specializationsCellular, Anatomical & Physiological Sciences specializations
6:05 - 6:20 PMComputer Science specializationsBiochemistry specializationsBiotechnology specializations
6:30 - 6:45 PMCognitive Systems specializationsPhysics & Astronomy specializationsMicrobiology and Immunology specializations

New for 2026

Come visit the Dean of Science, Dr. Mark MacLachlan at his booth to learn more about how he chose his major and get some Science swag!

Check out the Meet Your Major 2026 Booths below.

Example Questions for Meet Your Major

General Questions
  1. What are the specialization admission requirements, if any? See https://science.ubc.ca/students/spec-admission-requirements
  2. What are some possible career pathways for this major? See students.ubc.ca/career/your-degree/science
  3. What are typical averages for different majors? See  science.ubc.ca/students/historical-bsc-specialization-admission-information
  4. What are the credit and course requirements for this specialization? See vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty-science/bachelor-science/introduction-degree-options and use the right-side navigation to find your desired major.
Ask a Departmental Advisor
  1. What should I be prepared for in my second year in this program?
  2. Is there an honours option for this specialization? Does it require a separate application?
  3. Does this specialization offer co-op, internship, or exchange opportunities?
  4. Who should I contact if I have concerns about my specialization?
  5. I am only interested in some of the courses in the specialization - can I still take them if I select a different specialization or Integrated Sciences?
  6. If I choose this specialization, are there complementary minors that you might suggest?
Ask a Student Representative
  1. What opportunities has this specialization led you to (e.g. co-op, research, jobs, internships, study abroad)?
  2. What are some requirements for this specialization that you wouldn't expect?
  3. Do you think the specialization adequately prepares you for jobs, graduate work, or professional school?
  4. What has been your experience managing the course load?
  5. What is your favourite thing about your specialization?
  6. Is there a community amongst students/faculty in your specialization?
  7. Are there any courses that you would recommend taking over summer?

Meet Your Major 2026 Booths

  • Atmospheric Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Cognitive Systems
  • Combined Major in Science
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Earth and Ocean Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Forensic Science
  • Geographical Sciences
  • Geological Sciences
  • Geophysics
  • Integrated Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Oceanography
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Statistics
  • Science Advising
  • Science Co-op
  • Career Centre
  • Dean Mark MacLachlan
  • Go Global
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship
  • Faculty of Land and Food Systems
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine - Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
  • Peter A. Allard School of Law
  • UBC Sauder School of Business (B+MM)

View the floorplan of the 2026 event.

  • SCI Team
  • Planning Your Degree
  • Moving to Second Year

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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