1. Science Co-op Information Session

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Benefits of Co-op ► Practical experience ► Work on real life problems ► Networking ► Increased job prospects after graduation ► Life skills

6. 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.

7. Disadvantages of Co-op ► Extra Year ► Busy summers ► Tight course schedule ► More work!

8. Program Fees ► Co-op workshop fee: $ 200.00 ► Co-op work term fee: $ 612.00 per work term ► Total cost of program: $ 2648.00

9. Example of Job Postings ► Agriculture & Agri-food Canada; Research Co-op ► Ballard Power Systems; Fuel Cell R&D ► 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

10. 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.

11. 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

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

13. Application Tips Highlight: ► Relevant employment history ► Extracurricular activities ► Volunteer experience ► Leadership abilities ► Interest in chosen field

14. 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

15. Questions? For additional information, review our web-site: www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca