Work Experience and International Study Opportunities

Work Experience 

Co-op

Co-operative Education combines academic learning with practical, supervised work experience in partner organizations. A Co-op program is available for Chemistry students, designed to prepare motivated and qualified individuals for research careers in industry through 16 months of work placements under the guidance of experienced professionals. Students typically apply during their second year and begin their first work term in Term 2 of third year.

For more details, visit the Science Co-op website and the section specific to Chemistry here.

International Opportunities

Go Global

Ready to take your education beyond borders?

Imagine studying at a university that is more than 500 years old, or where fundamental breakthroughs in chemistry were made. Through UBC’s Go Global office, undergraduate students can access a wide range of international learning opportunities as part of their degree. With partnerships at over 200 universities worldwide, you can join an exchange program where courses taken abroad count toward your UBC program.

Prefer not to interrupt your winter session? Explore summer research and study options instead.

Beyond academics, Go Global offers the chance to immerse yourself in a new culture and experience different approaches to learning.

Learn more by visiting students.ubc.ca/about/go-global​

Go Global and Chemistry Programs

Chemistry programs work well with Go Global exchanges, with third year being the ideal time for a winter session study abroad experience. The table below highlights some highly ranked Chemistry departments that students may want to consider for their exchange.

Students interested in an exchange are strongly encouraged to connect with the Chemistry Undergraduate Advisor during Term 1 of second year. This allows time to plan the best timing for your exchange and identify which credits can be completed abroad.