Microbiology & Immunology (MBIM)

Explore the fascinating world of microbiology and immunology through hands-on experiential learning. You’ll experience cutting edge science, and have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned in school. Opportunities typically vary in nature, and generally include experience in the “wet lab”, “dry lab”, research, bioinformatics, clinical research, and microbial testing operations environments. Additionally, students are able to explore these opportunities working with employers from different segments (academic/non-profit research, industry (biotech/biopharma) and government/healthcare) in locations within the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), elsewhere within BC, nationally, and internationally.

Application Deadlines

Application Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrate good communication skills, and a responsible, mature attitude
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
• Demonstrate interest in your chosen field
• Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the GVRD
• MBIM Majors and Honors students who didn’t apply in 2nd year and who are registered in MICB 322 may apply for MBIM co-op in the Fall of their 3rd year.
• MBIM Combined Majors students may apply to MBIM co-op, or to the other degree specialization in their program. Combined major students do not need to be enrolled in a 3rd year MICB lab to be admitted to the MBIM co-op program.

Work-Term Schedules

The schedules below are highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame and are compatible with core MBIM curriculum for Majors, Honor’s, or Combined Major’s programs. Alternate scheduling is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator. Students who complete four Co-op Work Terms will graduate with Co-op designation on their degree.

2nd Year Fall Applicants

This schedule is only available for MBIM or Combined Majors students who apply in the fall term of the second year of their studies.  This schedule is compatible with students in the Honor’s program but not compatible for those students taking MICB 322/323 in the summer term.

Schedule A

This schedule is available for MBIM or Combined Majors students who are enrolled in MICB 322 in the Winter term only when students apply in the spring of their 2nd year studies. This schedule is not suitable for Honor’s students or for those students taking MICB 322/323 in the summer term, or for students who apply to co-op in the Fall term of 3rd year.

Schedule B

This schedule is available for MBIM or Combined Majors students, or Honor’s students who are enrolled in MICB 322 in the Winter term, and for students who apply to co-op either in the spring of their 2nd year studies, or in the fall of their 3rd year studies. This schedule is not available for those students taking MICB 322/323 in the summer term.

Schedule C

This schedule is available for MBIM or Combined Majors students, or Honor’s students who are enrolled in MICB 322 in the summer term. If this schedule is selected, students will complete only 3 Work Terms before their 4th year classes but will have an option to complete a 4th co-op work term in the summer after they have completed all academic course requirements. This will delay graduation until the fall graduation ceremony, however the student will graduate with the co-op designation. If the student completes Work Term 1-3 only, they will not graduate with the Co-op distinction on their diploma.

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