CMS / General Science

 
Your work experience will take the form of four 4-month work placements at a variety of different organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You must complete all four work terms in order to receive a co-op designation on your transcript. Your first work term placement starts in the Winter of your third year.

To apply to the Combined Major in Science/ General Science Co-op program, you must be a full-time, second year student enrolled in CMS/ General Science at UBC.

Work Term Schedule

Schedule A

Year Fall Winter Summer 
1 Study Term 1 Study Term 2        -
2 Study Term 3 Study Term 4        -
3 Study Term 5 Work Term 1 Work Term 2
4 Study Term 6 Study Term 7 Work Term 3
5 Work Term 4 Study Term 8        -

Schedule B*

Year Fall Winter Summer 
1 Study Term 1 Study Term 2        -
2 Study Term 3 Study Term 4        -
3 Study Term 5 Work Term 1 Work Term 2
4 Work Term 3 Study Term 6 Work Term 4
5 Study Term 7 Study Term 8        -

*This schedule is intended to accomodate students who wish to complete an 8-month honours thesis in their final year of study.

The above schedules are highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate schedule is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.

Application Requirements

  • Have around B- average
  • Be enrolled at UBC as a full-time student in good academic standing in mathematics, english and the sciences
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, a responsible, mature attitude
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
  • Demonstrate interest in their chosen field
  • Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland