Cognitive Systems (Computational Intelligence & Design)
This Co-op program gives you a head start exploring career options in areas such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, robotics, usability, and business applications. Many of our placements will put you at the cutting edge of technology 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. Completion of all four work terms is required in order to receive a Co-op designation on your transcript. Students interested in the Co-op Option in the Cognition and Brain stream should apply through the Cognitive Systems - Brain and Cognition option.
Application Deadlines
| Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
| 1 & 2 | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
| 2 | 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
- Have and maintain a minimum average of B- (68%)
- Have a minimum of 30 credits remaining in your degree, excluding the current term (at the time of application)
- Be a full time student, majoring in COGS, or in the process of declaring COGS, as a major in the computational stream
- Have completed CPSC 110 (or CPSC 103 and 107) and are in the process of completing CPSC 121 and CPSC 210 (or have completed transfer equivalents)
- Demonstrate good communication skills, and a responsible, mature attitude
- Demonstrate leadership skills, interest in gaining computer skills outside of class, time management and teamwork skills
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Vancouver area
Work-Term Schedules
Schedule A - Spring Application (Year 1)
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 + Apply to Co-op | - |
| 2 | Study Term 3 | Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 |
| 3 | Study Term 4 | Study Term 5 | Work Term 3 |
| 4 | Work Term 4 | Study Term 6 | - |
| 5 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 | - |
Schedule B - Spring Application (Year 2)
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | - |
| 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 + apply to Co-op | - |
| 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 C - Fall Application (Year 2)
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | - |
| 2 | Study Term 3 + apply to Co-op | Study Term 4 | - |
| 3 | Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 |
| 4 | Study Term 5 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 4 |
| 5 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 | - |
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 scheduling is available in consultation with your Co-op 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.