Science Co-op Information Session

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Science Co-opInformation Session
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UBC Co-op Programs

• Science Co-op
• Land Food Systems (run by Science Coop)
• Applied Science Co-op
• Commerce Co-op
• Forestry Wood Sciences Co-op
• Arts Co-op

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UBC Science Co-op Programs
Atmospheric Science Biology Biochemistry Pharmacology
Chemistry Computer Science Earth Ocean Sciences
Engineering Physics Land Food Systems (AGSC) Mathematics
Microbiology Biotechnology Physics Biophysics Statistics
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What is Co-op?

• Integration of academic studies with relevant,
  paid, and productive work experience.
• Co-op students gain skills and experience which
  prepare them for the future job market and give
  them improved employment opportunities upon
  graduation.

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Benefits of Co-op

• Practical experience
• Work on real life problems
• Networking
• Increased job prospects after graduation
• Life skills

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Career Benefits

• 91 of co-op graduates are employed within 2
  months of graduation versus 60 for non co-op.
• 86 of co-op grads are in jobs congruent with
  their career expectations versus 57 for non
  co-op.
• 70 of co-op grads are in jobs which meet their
  salary expectations versus 46 non co-op.

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Disadvantages of Co-op

• Extra Year
• Busy summers
• Tight course schedule
• More work!

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Program Fees

• Co-op workshop fee 200.00
• Co-op work term fee 612.00 per work
  term
• Total cost of program 2648.00

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Example of Job Postings

• Agriculture Agri-food Canada Research Co-op
• Ballard Power Systems Fuel Cell RD
• BC Cancer Research Centre Bioinformatics
• BC Hydro Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Arts Software Engineer
• Environment Canada Air Issues Research Assistant
• Falconbridge Geology Research Assistant
• IBM Multimedia Webcast Developer
• Merck Frosst Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Ministry of Transportation Highways Research
• Nokia Mobile Phones Hardware
• QLT Inc. Formulations Research

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Application Criteria

• Must have a minimum B average
• Full time enrollment in Faculty of Science or
  Land, Food and Systems
• Willingness to work anywhere in Canada
• Positive attitude. Keen interest in chosen field.
• Each candidate is interviewed to assess their
  suitability to the program.

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Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Resume
• Rationale Statement (400-500 words)
• Transcripts all post-secondary years
• 2 Passport-sized pictures (do not need to be
  official passport photos)
• Deadlines are program specific, review our
  web-site for details

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Program Apply In Co-op starts in
CPSC, PHYS Spring of 1st year January 2nd year
ENPH Summer after 1st year January 2nd year
ATSC, BIOL, CHEM, MICB, AGSC, MATH, STAT, EOSC Spring of 2nd year January 3rd year
BIOC, PCTH Fall of 3rd year Summer after 3rd year
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Application Tips

• Highlight
• Relevant employment history
• Extracurricular activities
• Volunteer experience
• Leadership abilities
• Interest in chosen field

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Intake Interviews

• Candidates who meet our minimum requirements will
  be invited for an interview
• Notification via e-mail only
• Admission to co-op program is contingent on final
  grades

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Questions?

• For additional information, review our web-site
• www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca