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 ...

For UBC Science students participating in field programs at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC), the ocean environment is their classroom. As they immerse themselves in coastal and marine sciences ...

Professor Michael Bennett, an expert in Number Theory and Diophantine problems, has been appointed head of the Department of Mathematics effective January 1, 2012. Bennett received his PhD in ...

A University of British Columbia researcher has uncovered what makes Rembrandt’s masterful portraits so appealing. In the study, published in the current issue of the Massachusetts Institute of ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Studying for exams doesn’t have to be difficult. Drop in to our Coaches Corner for 15 minutes to kick off your final exam preparation. Study smarter, not harder. From Nov 25 to Dec 6, the Science Peer ...

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 ...

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