Entering your first year at UBC Science

Welcome to UBC Science! Let's dive in and start looking at your first year, whether its your first year of university or if you're transferring from another institution.

Things to Think About in Your First Year

Keep your doors open when planning courses—don't limit your program specialization options
Be proactive—talk to people and get info on program specializations you might be interested in
Attend Beyond First Year and helpful Science events
Explore what you can do with the many specializations offered in a BSc
Physics/Computer Science students: apply for Science Co-op if interested
End of first year: choose and apply for a program specialization
Read advice for planning your first year and beyond.

Before School Starts

Looking forward to starting university and want to find ways to prepare? We have some helpful links to check out before school starts. You can also read more about studying, academic support, and learn more about getting connected through our blog.

Planning for your first year at UBC

Been accepted to UBC from high school? Check out our first year guides for new incoming students. These guides will help you get started.

Transfer Students: Guide to your first year at UBC

Been accepted to UBC from another institution or another faculty at UBC? Check out our first year guides for new incoming students. These guides will help you get started.

Your Orientation to UBC Science

Jumpstart is UBC’s immersive, multi-day orientation is designed to introduce you to the University, your faculty, and new friends. Can’t attend Jump Start? Don’t worry - your UBC orientation will begin with Imagine UBC. You’ll be paired with a Science Imagine Orientation Leader and connect with the Science community at UBC.

Have questions and don't know who to ask?

Orientation Leader

Your Orientation Leader is also your primary peer support person; they can support you to figure out where to find the (official) answers to your questions. They're also here to share their own experience and what has been helpful to them along the way.

Second Undergraduate Degrees

Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science.Students with a recognized undergraduate degree may be eligible to pursue a BSc as a second degree, or the Bachelor of Computer Science. Students will not be… read more
Developing Your Career: It All Begins in Year One

First year is where you 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
First Year Required Courses & Specialization Admission Pre-requisites

There is a difference between specialization admission pre-requisites and required first-year courses for a specialization.As a Science first year student, you'll be told to check out the UBC Calendar to see which courses you’ll be required to take to meet a specialization’s requirements, and… read more
Vantage Students Entering UBC Science

Vantage students can use this handy guide to select courses for UBC Science.1. Review the courses that you successfully completed in your year at Vantage, as pre-requisites for second year.2. Look at your specialization* (“major”) on the UBC Calendar.Visit the UBC Calendar, scroll down, and find… read more

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Entering your first year at UBC Science

Entering your first year at UBC Science

Things to Think About in Your First Year

Before School Starts

Planning for your first year at UBC

Transfer Students: Guide to your first year at UBC

Your Orientation to UBC Science

Have questions and don't know who to ask?

Orientation Leader

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Visit our blog

Second Undergraduate Degrees

Developing Your Career: It All Begins in Year One

First Year Required Courses & Specialization Admission Pre-requisites

Vantage Students Entering UBC Science

Latest events

Start Off Strong

Exam Success in 15 Min or Less

First Year Course Registration Webinar

Study Hall

Faculty of Science

Entering your first year at UBC Science

Entering your first year at UBC Science

Things to Think About in Your First Year

Before School Starts

Planning for your first year at UBC

Transfer Students: Guide to your first year at UBC

Your Orientation to UBC Science

Visit our blog

Latest events

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