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Winter road salt could be killing salmon eggs . Researchers have found that high levels of salt kill fertilized coho salmon eggs, raising concerns about the use of road salt in winter.The Road Salt and Pacific Salmon Success Project, a collaboration between UBC, SFU, BCIT, the department of fisheries and oceans, and community scientists,…
Programs and degree options | UBC Science
PROGRAM OPTIONS: Major or Honours, Atmospheric Science | Combined Honours, Atmospheric Science and Computer Science | Co-op
BSc Specialization Application: Requirements | UBC Science
Major (3742): Neuroscience (NSCI) SCIE_V 001; OR the following Chemistry AND Biology: One of CHEM_V 111 or CHEM_V 121 or CHEM_V 141 AND CHEM_V 123 ; or 8 transfer credits CHEM 1 st; AND. BIOL_V 112 ; or 8 transfer credits BIOL 1 st; Note: This year, the Neuroscience specialization will be accepting most students based on their average, as is the usual process. The program may pilot selecting a ...
Biology - UBC Science
Biology is a broad field dedicated to the study of all aspects of living things: animals, plants, insects and microbes, as well as their relationships to their environments. At UBC you'll have a diverse range of courses to choose from, including sub-disciplines lke ecology, human biology and animal physiology.
Modified plant compound shows promise as next weapon in fight …
Oct 8, 2024 · A modified compound taken from bloodroot, a wildflower native to North America, effectively fights multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in the test tube, according to a new study.
Faculty and staff - UBC Science
Work at UBC Science. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC Science is dedicated to maintaining an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
Forensic Science | UBC Science
This program is the only forensic science bachelor of science degree offered in Western Canada. At UBC, the program provides you with job ready-skills and the ability to become a future leader in the forensic science and biochemistry industries. The curriculum taught at UBC and BCIT includes courses in core science expose you to biochemistry, …
Degree Requirements - UBC Science
Students must fulfill both Faculty and specialization-specific requirements in order to progress through their degree. The ultimate guide to these requirements is the UBC Academic Calendar, but we hope this section of the website helps you advance smoothly.
Choosing Your Courses in First Year Science
Some specializations (e.g. majors) will require that you have completed Math course(s) - figure out where you should start Communication Requirement: To complete your first year course schedule with electives, you will want to consider the Communication Requirement.Students admitted directly from secondary school are required to take SCIE_V 113 in their first year.
Chemistry | UBC Science
Searching the stars for the building blocks of life. The truth is out there. That tag line from The X-Files, large segments of which were filmed in UBC Chemistry’s D Block, nicely sums up the research of UBC astrochemist Dr. Ilsa Cooke.The stately, ivy covered D Block is a fitting place for Dr. Cooke to begin her independent research career as…