The Science Co-op Program provides undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with an opportunity to integrate their academic education with experiential learning through relevant, monitored, full-time and paid work opportunities with hiring employers.

The Co-op option is available to all students in the Faculty of Science. In addition, Science Co-op facilitates co-op programs for students in Engineering Physics, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Statistics, and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science.

Students undergo a rigorous screening process in order to be admitted to Science Co-op. Our co-op coordinators work closely with the students and facilitate career preparation workshops. Students who successfully complete the program receive a Co-op designation on their degree parchment upon graduation.

With a diversified set of programs ranging from Atmospheric Sciences to Zoology, a highly motivated and qualified group of students and year-round student availability for 4, 8, 12 or 16 month periods, Science Co-op meets employment needs of its partner employers all across the globe. 

Students: Apply to Co-op

To learn more about how and when to apply to co-op in Science, visit the co-op program pages for UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan.