Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC Science is dedicated to maintaining a diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have traditionally been ...

UBC Chemistry graduate students are among the brightest in the world. Ranked one of the top chemistry departments in Canada and 19 th in the world (QS World University Rankings Report), UBC is the ...

UBC botanists have placed seaweed in the underwater equivalent of a wind tunnel to get a better idea of how different types of algae withstand the onslaught of strong waves and currents. The findings, ...

UBC has partnered with US-based Coursera to offer genetics, computer science and climate literacy courses online--bringing the university’s expertise within reach of anyone with Internet access.

A sweeping synthesis of two decades worth of data from Canada's major earth sciences project has yielded an unprecedented geological map of North America that offers researchers a glimpse back in time ...

A specialization is also known as a major. By the end of first year, every UBC Science undergraduate student must choose a specific area of study. Throughout the rest of your time at UBC, you’ll ...

If you’re an international student, this summer 2025 program might be for you! Work on a full-time research project with a faculty supervisor, and grow your skills in communication and project ...

If a medical or personal issue is affecting your academic life, see us as soon as possible! Don't wait for exams. Our advisors can connect you with resources to help you cope with extenuating ...

Two new Canada Research Chairs investigating critical emerging fields—quantum computing and metabolomics—have been appointed at UBC Science. The chairs are part of a $452 million investment through ...

Jellyfish are increasing in the majority of the world's coastal ecosystems, according to the first global study of jellyfish abundance by University of British Columbia researchers. In a study ...

University of British Columbia geophysicists are offering a new explanation for seismic tremors accompanying volcanic eruptions that could advance forecasting of explosive eruptions such as recent ...

Dr. Abhishek Soni adjusts a CO2 electrolyzer powered by thermoelectric generators. Credit: Alex Walls, UBC Media Relations. Readily available thermoelectric generators operating under modest ...