Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences

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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 to receive a Co-op designation on your transcript. Students in this program have the option of completing a fourth work term.

Application Deadlines

Apply in YearApplication Deadline Date
3Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Application requirements

  • Have a minimum cumulative average of B- (68%)
  • Be enrolled at UBC (Vancouver) as a full-time 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 Lower Mainland

NOTE:  Being eligible does not automatically guarantee your acceptance into the Co-op Program.

Work terms schedules

YearFallWinterSummer
1Study Term 1Study Term 2       -
2Study Term 3Study Term 4       -
3Study Term 5Study Term 6Work Term 1
4Work Term 2Work Term 3Work Term 4
5Study Term 7Study 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. 

Sample Jobs and Companies

St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Research Coordinator Coordination of multiple ongoing research studies Communicating with patients the goals and risks of specific studies Conduct interviews Manage and collect patient data Prepare weekly research progress reports Submit ethics applications Liaise with other researchers and industry sponsors Manage research finances.

Child & Family Research Institute

Research Project Assistant PCR-based genotyping Fluorescence microscopy-based analyses of cell function, stress and death under various physiological stress conditions Flow cytometry-based assays Quantitative real-time PCR analyses In-vivo studies Image and data analysis.

Success Stories

Sandy Wu

Honours in Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences, Minor in Psychology

16 months @ BC Children’s Hospital - Sandy is looking forward to a career in health care and her experience at BC Children’s Hospital allowed her to gain insight into the world of clinical research. Her daily interactions with patients, visitors to the hospital and other medical staff helped refine her interpersonal and communication skills, both of which are instrumental for working in health services or any other field she may end up pursuing. With a solid track record with a reputable employer such as BC Children’s Hospital, Sandy feels confident that she has a bright future ahead of her in medicine or clinical research. She has already been offered a permanent position with BC Children’s upon the completion of her studies at UBC.

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We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

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UBC Science Co-op

Chem/Phys
170-6221 University Boulevard V6T 1Z1
604 822 9677
science.coop@ubc.ca

Faculty of Science

Office of the Dean, Earth Sciences Building
2178–2207 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6T 1Z4
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