Topics: Engineering
Beyond AlphaFold: how AI is decoding the grammar of the genome
Nature | | Media coverage
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Carl de Boer discusses the nuances of biochemical mechanisms on DNA in the pursuit of deciphering the role of non-coding DNA in the human genome.
Life as a UBC Engineering Student
Jan 13, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Get an inside look at student life at UBC Engineering. Current students from both campuses share their experiences with academics, student groups, and campus life, giving you a look at what it's like to be an engineering student.
Careers from UBC Engineering
Dec 10, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Curious about life after graduation? Join us to hear from UBC Engineering alumni who are making an impact in their fields. This session features graduates from both campuses sharing their career paths and how their degrees prepared them for success.
UBC Engineering: Parents and Supporters Information Night
Oct 24, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Event
This event is for parents, guardians, and supporters of future UBC Engineering students. Learn about our program, admissions, student support services, and how you can best support your student's journey.
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 2 (Morning)
Oct 2, 2025 | 8:00am - 9:00am | Event
Join our session to understand course planning, admissions requirements, and the application process. All future students and their supporters are welcome. This session will take place on October 2, 8 am Pacific Time.
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 1 (Evening)
Oct 1, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Join our session to understand course planning, admissions requirements, and the application process. All future students and their supporters are welcome. This session will take place on October 1, 5 pm Pacific Time.
UBC students build robots to save pets in peril at annual competition
| Announcement
UBC Engineering Physics students had six weeks to create fully autonomous robots capable of navigating a course simulating a burning animal shelter.
UBC's new building for biomedical engineering may spark an entirely new industry
NUVO | | Media coverage
The idea behind the new Gordon B. Shrum Building, which houses the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.
Build your knowledge with hands-on projects
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When you study engineering at UBC, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science. As an applied science, engineering focuses on using scientific knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems.When you’re an engineering student, your daily…
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