Advising
Students in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience are supported by both faculty and program advisors. Make informed decisions about your degree with the help of your academic advisors.
Science Advising
Science Advising supports the academic success of students in the Faculty of Science.
Neuroscience students can meet with Science Advising to receive help with general inquiries. Topics include:
• applying for a minor
• taking a term off
• faculty level requirements
• taking summer courses
• determining if you’re eligible to graduate
Science Advising also provides support to students with extenuating circumstances impacting their academic life.
Neuroscience Advising
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Advisor can help you with any question you have regarding the program.
Academic advisor: Ryan Bouma
Email address: advising@neuro.ubc.ca
To request an appointment with Ryan, send an email to the address above with a brief explanation of the reason for your appointment. Before contacting, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below, as your inquiry may already have been answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our applying to Neuroscience page for details on how to join the Neuroscience program. The page includes details for how to apply if you're not yet at UBC, if you are in first year Science, or if you're seeking to switch specializations.
All Neuroscience courses are restricted to students in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience with the exception of NSCI 140. This is a 100-level course open to anyone at UBC. It is not a requirement for students in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience.
There is no minor available in Neuroscience at this time.