Faculty of Science

Science One

Science One. A small, challenging, integrated first-year science experience at the University of British Columbia.

Science One is an immersive 28-credit program that combines different subjects—Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics—in a unified, integrated format. Science One is built around community, a place where you can immerse yourself in science. Being a small, cohort based program, Science One is a place to meet people who want more out of their science education. 

What is Science One?

Science One is an innovative program that focuses on the connections among core science disciplines, while presenting foundational science content and the tools and approaches of modern scientific research – within a single course.

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Why Science One?

Science One is a tight-knit community of learners, a place where you can connect with like-minded peers who are supported by a team of dedicated instructors. Its enriched curriculum includes dedicated classes on science literacy and computer programming, mentored research projects, guest speakers, student conferences, and field trips.

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Science One News

Norbert Banyi and Jordan Hassett publish in Stem Fellowship Journal

Science One alumni Norbert Banyi and Jordan Hassett have published their T2 project on the hydrophobization of paper in an effort to improve paper straws. The Stem Fellowship Journal is a place for students to publish high quality work. Science One alumni Chance Park and Mohammad Asadi Lari were very involved in getting this journal up and running.

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Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

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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Science One

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
361-1961 East Mall

Faculty of Science

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