Graduate Studies at UBC Sessions
UBC Grad School Info Session
Thursday, 05 August 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:00Description
In this session we’ll provide a high-level overview of graduate study, graduate school at UBC, and the application process. This is not a program specific event. The session will cover:
- Why graduate study? – advice on what to consider if you are considering graduate school.
- Differences between undergraduate and graduate study.
- Explanation of the different types of graduate programs at UBC.
- What makes UBC a great place to study at the graduate level.
- How to search UBC’s over 300 different graduate program options.
- Overview of the graduate school application process.
- Next steps on learning more and beginning a grad school application
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for anyone who is thinking about studying at the graduate level. It’s for those who’d like to learn more about UBC and gain insight into what it’s like to study at UBC. This webinar is also helpful for anyone who wants to learn more about what is involved in a graduate school application.
Great Grad School Applications
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Time: 10:00 to 11:00In this session, we’ll break down the graduate school application at UBC. Explaining the process, key application elements and we provide some tips on strengthening your application. This is a general session and is not program specific.
This session will cover:
- Overview of the application process
- Online application – what to expect
- Understanding admissions requirements
- Statement of interest
- Finding a supervisor
- Reaching out to a supervisor
- References – What we look for and who you should ask
- Application dos and don’ts
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for anyone who is planning on applying to graduate school.
Applying to research-based programs
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
Time: 10:00 to 11:00There are numerous MSc and doctoral research-based programs at UBC. Typically, these programs have coursework components followed by an in-depth research project or thesis. In this webinar we focus on applying to research-based programs and highlight the elements unique to a research-based program application.
This session will cover:
- Difference between research-based and non-research-based graduate programs.
- Differences in the application process for research vs non-research-based programs.
- Writing a statement of interest
- Finding and reaching out to a supervisor
- References – What we look for and who you should ask
- Interview tips
- Q&A
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for anyone who is interested in applying to a research-based graduate program and wants to gain some advice and insight on putting together a strong application.
Applying to course-based and professional programs
Thursday, 19 August 2021
Time: 10:00 to 11:00At UBC we have approximately 100 different non-research-based program options at the graduate level. Non-research-based programs are also known as course-based programs, and some are also known as professional programs. These programs typically have a set program length, are cohort-based and as the name suggests involve working through a set course curricula. These programs do not require a thesis and do not have a research component.
In this webinar, we focus on applying to course-based programs and provide advice on making your application as strong as possible.
This session will cover:
- Difference between course-based and research-based graduate programs.
- Differences in the application process for course-based vs research-based programs.
- Writing a statement of interest for course-based and professional programs
- References – What we look for and who you should ask
- CV tips
- Interview tips
- Q&A
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for anyone who is interested in applying to a non-research-based graduate program and wants to gain some advice and insight on putting together a strong application
PhD Funding Opportunities
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Time: 10:00 to 11:00Join Dr Julian Dierkes, Associate Dean, Funding and Shane Moore as they talk about funding opportunities for PhD's at UBC. Dr Dierkes will provide an overview of the different awards and scholarships available to incoming PhD students.
This session will cover:
- Overview of PhD funding at UBC
- PhD minimum funding guarantee
- UBC Awards database
- Advice on writing funding proposals and applications
- Q&A
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for those who are applying to PhD programs at UBC and are interested in learning more about internal and external funding opportunities.
Program and Departmental Sessions
MHLP ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION – AUGUST
webinarDate: Monday, 16 August 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MHLP Online Information Session is for practicing healthcare professionals considering study in 2022. This session is an easy opportunity for you to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist and program-specific coordinators. Register now for our brief, 30-minute overview presentation and exclusive live question and answer period.
MEL ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION – AUGUST
webinarDate: Tuesday, 17 August 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MEL Online Information Session is for established engineering professionals considering study in 2022. This session is an easy opportunity for you to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist and program-specific coordinators. Register now for our brief, 30-minute overview presentation and exclusive live question and answer period.
MHLP PHONE CONSULTATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – AUGUST
webinarDate: Monday, 23 August 2021 to Thursday, 26 August 2021
Time: 07:00 to 19:00
Do you work at St. Paul’s Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Vancouver General hospital, BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital, or a different hospital in the Lower Mainland? Our Student Recruitment Specialist is offering one-on-one phone consultations for health professionals interested in applying for UBC’s Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) professional graduate degrees. Book a call to learn more about the 12-month full time, or 24-month part-time, MHLP in Seniors Care or Clinical Education and explore whether this degree might help you to achieve your professional goals.
MHLP ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION – SEPTEMBER
webinarDate: Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MHLP Online Information Session is for practicing healthcare professionals considering study in 2022. This session is an easy opportunity for you to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist and program-specific coordinators. Register now for our brief, 30-minute overview presentation and exclusive live question and answer period.
MEL ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION – SEPTEMBER
webinarDate: Thursday, 09 September 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MEL Online Information Session is for established engineering professionals considering study in 2022. This session is an easy opportunity for you to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist and program-specific coordinators. Register now for our brief, 30-minute overview presentation and exclusive live question and answer period.
MHLP Online Information Session - November
webinarDate: Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MHLP Online Information Session is for practicing healthcare professionals considering study in 2023. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist.
MEL Online Information Session - November
webinarDate: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Time: 17:00 to 18:30
The MEL Online Information Session is for experienced engineering professionals considering study in 2023. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and initial application steps. Have your initial questions answered by our expert recruitment specialist.
Language Sciences Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Research Day
UBC VancouverDate: Friday, 19 November 2021
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Join UBC Language Sciences for the third Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Research Day on November 19th 2021, showcasing the work of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the diverse fields of language sciences.
The theme for this Research Day is Language Sciences Research During the Pandemic, investigating how language research changed, adapted, and adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dependent upon public health orders, this Research Day will be held in-person, but remote presentations will be possible.
From natural language processing, to Indigenous language revitalization, to sentiment analysis of social media, to children’s language acquisition, to modelling the vocal tract with ultrasound, language sciences research is diverse, cross-disciplinary, and far-reaching.
This conference will introduce attendees to the many diverse areas of language sciences research, as well as other scholars working in different disciplines, and potentially parallel research.