The UBC Microbiology and Immunology Students’ Association (MISA) supports MBIM and BIOT students through social and academic services, and by building a community within the department. Academic support and networking opportunities are available through our annual Mentorship Program and Careers Night, as well as our participation in the Life Sciences Research Night. We hope to foster a community that students are proud to be a part of and encourage relationships across all years and with faculty.

The UBC Biological Sciences Society (BIOSOC) is a student-run organization that has been continuously growing for decades. What started as a small group of students who wanted to hold social events has become one of the largest science societies on campus. We always strive to provide resources to students in all years of their undergraduate studies that will further their education and career paths, while holding social events that will allow both students and staff a chance to meet outside a classroom setting.

The Biochemistry Student Association is a departmental club that has been running for 2 years now! Previously a branch of the BPP (Biochemistry Pharmacology and Physiology) Club, the BSA is a club aimed to help support undergraduate biochemistry students at UBC. Planning socials, selling hoodies, sharing study resources/tips, and letting students know about career and research opportunities are just a few of the things the BSA will be planning this year! With the help of the biochemistry faculty, BSA plans to strengthen the biochemistry community at UBC.

UBC Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Targeted Hope and Support (PATHS) Club is a network of students dedicated to raising awareness and funds for common neurodegenerative diseases. Our purpose is emphasized through our mission statement: Engage. Enrich. Explore.

PATHS aims to engage UBC students and local communities in philanthropic initiatives, to enrich the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases through our hospital volunteering program, and to explore the paths of research towards a cure at our neuroscience conference. Students can get involved with PATHS by volunteering at one of the care homes/hospitals we partner with or by helping out at events.

The Integrated Sciences Student Association (ISSA) represents the community of students and alumni of the Integrated Sciences major in the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Science. With thousands of current students and alumni, we are a prominent piece in UBC’s tapestry of students associations. We work with the Integrated Sciences office and the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) to provide the best academic, professional, and social opportunities to our ever-growing and educationally-diverse community. Visit our website to learn more about us, our upcoming events, and some of our most memorable highlights from years past.

Founded in 1961, the Science Undergraduate Society aims to promote the academic, physical, & social wellbeing of Science Students. Supporting over 8206 Science Student and 32 Science clubs, every science student is a member of SUS. Through SUS, we aim to create and foster a sense of science community and continually promote good relations with other communities on campus.

The UBC Pharmacology and CAPS Student Association (PCSA) is dedicated to supporting current and prospective Pharmacology and CAPS students by providing academic and social support. Through socials, research opportunities, and mentorship, we are committed to building a strong community to make your UBC experience enriching and unforgettable.<[/et_pb_slide]

The UBC Biotechnology Club represents the UBC students in the joint UBC-BCIT Honours in Biotechnology Program. The club, in conjunction with the BCIT Biotechnology club, works to support current students in their studies, co-op positions and career searches through social and professional networking events. The club also remains in touch with alumni of the program and works to provide information about the program to prospective students.

UBC’s Combined Major in Science Student Association (CMSSA) is a student-led organization that aims to bring together students within the Combined Major in Science (CMS) department through social, academic, and research events. Our goal is to enrich the undergraduate experience of CMS students by creating a community that takes pride in their program, while also providing an avenue for students to engage with each other over the course of their studies.

A workshop provided by Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research (CJUR) to teach students more about the publication process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the peer-review process and ask questions regarding details of paper submissions and how undergraduate students can publish their research.