Cognitive Systems (Cognition and Brain)
This Co-op program gives you a head start exploring career options with the opportunity to work in various research areas or laboratories within the field of health and biomedical research, as well as options to pursue career opportunities in tech, such as the software and computer services industries. Many of our placements will put you at the cutting edge of science and will give you an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned in school. Your work experience will take the form of four consecutive four-month work placements at a variety of different organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You will begin your work terms after completing your third academic year. Completion of all four work terms is required in order to receive a Co-op designation on your transcript.
Application Deadlines
Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
3 | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.
Application Requirements
Must be a third-year student enrolled in the Cognitive Systems (Cognition and Brain) option at UBC.
- Have a minimum average of around B- (68%)
- Be a full-time UBC (Vancouver) student in good academic standing in mathematics, English and the sciences
- Good communication skills and a responsible, mature attitude
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and time management
- Demonstrated interest in your chosen field
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland
- Students with 4th year standing at time of application are not eligible to apply
Recommended Courses:
Below are recommended courses for students interested in pursuing:
- Tech-related roles: CPSC 110 (or CPSC 103 and CPSC 107), CPSC 121, CPSC 210, CPSC 221, COGS 300*
- UX/UI roles: CPSC 344 and CPSC 444
- Research roles: STAT 200 or STAT 201, PSYC 277, COGS 303*
- Lab-based roles: CHEM 233, CHEM 235, STAT 200 or STAT 201
*It is recommended to be enrolled in these courses at the time of your Co-op application
Work-Term Schedules
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | - |
2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | - |
3 | Study Term 5 + Apply | Study Term 6 | Work Term 1 |
4 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 | Work Term 4 |
5 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 + Graduate | - |
This highly recommended schedule enables students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling is available in consultation with your coordinator.
Sample Jobs and Companies
We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.