Canadian scientists have developed a blood test and portable device that can determine the onset of sepsis faster and more ...

Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, ...

Can I complete the eligibility requirements to enter my chosen specializations over the summer? No. The specialization admission requirements (i.e. courses) must be completed before you apply. What if ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The University of British Columbia has received a $2 million donation from The RBC Foundation in support of a number of sustainability projects across its Vancouver campus. The gift, part of UBC’s ...

Geology is the science of the solid earth--its composition, structure, physical properties and history. Professionals in geological fields tend to have a strong background in chemistry and basic ...

UBC's geographical sciences program focuses on the fundamental interactions between life and Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. It asks the big questions about the future of Earth’s life, ...

UBC Science researchers have received $10.5 million in funding from Genome Canada and international partners to create the first reference genome of the sunflower family – work that will pinpoint ...