UBC Science Co-op is here to help Indigenous students across the faculty gain an edge in career development in a constantly evolving employment environment. We offer integrated academic education with a variety of relevant, supervised and hands-on work experiences and action-based programs.
Services for Indigenous Students through UBC Science Co-op
Need help with your resume, cover letter, and interview practice?
Whether you’re enrolled in UBC Science Co-op or not, we can help you by providing assistance with preparing a resume, cover letter, and practice interviews in your job application process. Our team is here to assist you. Email our office (science.coop@ubc.ca) to book an appointment with a Co-op Coordinator.
Resources for Indigenous Students
UBC Science Co-op
With the largest Co-op Program in Western Canada, UBC offers you access to over 5,000 co-op students across Applied Science, Arts, Business, Forestry, Kinesiology, and Science. We pre-select students so you can feel confident you’re getting the best candidate for the job. The best is the only thing you will get. The opportunity you are providing our students is invaluable. That is why we will provide you with support for recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
Work-Learn Program
The Work Learn Program supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on and off campus, offering current UBC Vancouver students the opportunity to develop their professional skills in a work environment. Learn from a mentor, expand your professional network, and gain work experience and skills through a part-time UBC job while taking classes.
Community-Engaged Learning
Community engaged learning (CEL) is a form of experiential education for you to apply, engage, and further your education in the community. At the Centre for Community Engaged Learning we catalyze, design, and implement opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to help address the most critical social and environmental issues by collaborating with diverse university and community partners and stakeholders.
Field Work Courses - Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Courses involving field work or engagement with community or industry partners.
Faculty of Medicine - Summer Student Research Program
The Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program (FoM SSRP) provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to explore their interest in health research by undertaking a summer project supervised by a Faculty of Medicine researcher.
ACE-WIL Indigenous Resources Hub
Post-secondary institutions and practitioners within the ACE-WIL community are engaging in various initiatives, programs and experiences that align with and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This resource pack includes resources to support the aims of the UN SDGs.
Go Global - International Opportunities
Go Global offers numerous options for UBC students to travel across the world while participating in meaningful learning opportunities. Study for a term or over the summer, earn credits, or conduct research abroad. If you're interested in learning more, join our drop-in advising sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Science Co-op
No worries. You don’t need to be enrolled in Science Co-op to seek our services. Our team is here to assist you with writing a resume or a cover letter and do a practice interview.
We will work with you to design a work-term schedule that works for you. You can decide if you wish to participate in one, two or more Co-op work-terms.
Note: A Co-op designation on UBC parchment for most Co-op programs requires successful completion of four Co-op work-terms.
You may drop out of the program after completing a work-term.
You may apply for admission to the Science Co-op as long as you have 30 credits remaining to graduate.
The co-op administration and workshop fees will be waived for Indigenous students in the program.