Cellular and Physiological Sciences

 

Your work experience will take the form of four consecutive 4-month work placements at a variety of different organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You will begin your internship after completing your third academic year. You must complete three work terms in order to receive a co-op designation on your transcript. Students in this program have the option of completing a fourth work term.

To apply to the Cellular and Physiological Sciences Co-op Program, you must be a full-time, third year student enrolled in the Cellular and Physiological Sciences program at UBC.

Department site: www.cellphys.ubc.ca

Work Term Schedule

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

This highly recommended schedule enables students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling is available in consultation with your 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