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Top 40 research university in the world

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Most international university in North America

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Hundreds of opportunities for specialization

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$699 million in research funding

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Brenna always thinks fondly of her time in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Taking advantage of the many exciting opportunities as part of her Nutritional Sciences degree, including attending classes as diverse as Psychology and Classical Studies, her foundation at UBC has helped her on her journey to becoming a doctor. "There are countless paths that lead towards being a physician and none are better than the others – however, studying Nutritional Sciences at UBC was perfect for me."

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Your first day at UBC is coming up fast! Once you’ve accepted your offer, you’re ready to start thinking about the orientation options available for you this summer. Together, they’re designed to help you meet your first friends, get familiar with your new campus, and hit the ground running as soon as classes begin in September. Take a look through the four choices on offer to find out more about what to expect, and which ones you’re eligible to attend.

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