You can pursue a Combined Major in Science or a major, honours, combined major, combined honours or double major across a wide range of specializations. In addition, you can apply for a minor. And as if that wasn't enough, there are co-op and student exchange program options that help to round out your university experience.

When choosing your courses

Don't overextend yourself. Make sure that you have enough time and energy to devote to them. Take a reduced course load, if necessary. Completing four successful courses in a term is better than taking more and failing. If you pass a course in UBC Science, you won't be able to repeat the course for higher standing. UBC offers many exciting courses—choose some purely out of interest! You’ll find it easier to get through the tough courses if you're also taking classes you’re passionate about. Remember, there's more than one path to medicine, law, or grad school.

Important Credit Minimums per Session

• 27 credits to enter into an Honours program in later years (or continue in one)
• 24 percentage-graded credits to be eligible for scholarships the next year
• 18 credits to be eligible for UBC student residence (9 per term)
• 15 or more credits of first-year Science coursework (see promotion requirements)
• 18 credits to be eligible for BC student loans (9 per term)

Credit Exclusions

These are courses where there's enough overlap that credit can be obtained for only one selection. Two courses overlapping doesn't mean they're interchangeable! Program specializations may require a specific course selection. See the list.

Note: Refer to your Academic Progress Report in Workday to track your degree progress. This is not available to students in Integrated Sciences, General Science and those pursuing a second degree program.