Clubs Directory

Clubs are a great way to get involved on campus, learn about your field of study and career opportunities, and meet new people. Here are the ones sponsored by your Science Undergraduate Society:

Astronomy Club

We are a group of students at the University of British Columbia who share a passion for astronomy. We welcome students of any discipline who would like to meet other people with like-minded interests. Let’s explore the wonders of the universe together!
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Email: UBCAstronomyClub@gmail.com
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Biological Sciences Society (BioSoc)

The Biological Sciences Society (BIOSOC) is a student run organization that has been continuously growing for the past decade. What started as a small group of students that 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 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.
Located in Biological Sciences Building, Room 2408.
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Biophysics Students Society

The Biophysics Student’s Society offers support for both the academic and social lives of our students. Keep checking the this page for info about the Welcome Back BBQ, Canadian Curling Nights and intramural sports. Come to us for peer advising as well as engaging talks and trips to biophysics research facilities.
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Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Physiology Club

BPP is committed to informing students about the disciplines of biochemistry, pharmacology and physiology, all of which are the fundamental foundations of medicine. Our goal is to bring students and faculty members of biochemistry, pharmacology and physiology together through academic and social events such as Annual Health Conference, Professor Research Night, Mentorship Social, etc.
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Canadian Liver Foundation

Founded in 2008, the UBC CLF is the only one of its kind to promote liver health and awareness. We strive to inform people about one of the lesser known organs of the human body. We’ve recently joined a high-school outreach program which will allow us to start at the beginning by teaching youth about liver disease and prevention through interactive activities and presentations. Seminars given by liver disease survivors as well as healthcare professionals keep our knowledge on the subject cutting edge throughout the year.
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Cognitive Systems Society

The Cognitive Systems Society is a social and academic club dedicated to creating opportunities for students interested in cognitive systems. The society allows students to better interact with their university, other students, and the industry.
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Computer Science Students’ Society (CSSS / CS3)

We are the Computer Science Student Society (CSSS, or simply THE CUBE). We are a student society to serve all Computer Science students. Our Mission Statement is to forge a meaningful relationship between the Computer Science students and the department, to expand students’ networking opportunities and industry contacts, and to construct a supportive and fun environment within the undergraduate community. We carry out our mission by: encouraging students to volunteer in Department related events, organizing the highly anticipated Career Fair, and holding social events.
Located in ICICS X139.
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Dawson Club

Guest club
The G.M. Dawson Club is the coordinating body for the undergraduate students within the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of British Columbia. The geology undergraduates participate in many field trips, both course related and extracurricular. The Dawson club provides leadership and organization for industry and Department subsidized events as well as a focal point for social activities and sports events within the department.
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Environmental Sciences Students Association (ESSA)

ESSA (the Environmental Sciences Students Asssociation of UBC) is a student club representing the environmental sciences program at UBC. We are dedicated to bringing together people with a passion for the environmental sciences. To do this, we organize and run events for students to get to know each other outside the classroom; we also put on academic conferences and discussions with professionals in the environmental sciences field, and organize study groups for environmental sciences core courses.
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General Science Students Society (GSSS)

The General Science Student Society is a club designated for general science students. It was established in 2006 by a group of general science students and the club functioned as a guest club under SUS. Through years of hard work and dedication, the club became an official SUS club and reached new heights. From the quality of services to the networking opportunities we provide, the club has made one large step forward. From a dependent caterpillar to a patient chrysalis, we believe it is time to soar as a proud butterfly. Join the rebirth!
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Geography Students Association (GSA)

The cool doings of the GSA are as broad as the subject of Geography itself. The GSA’s main ‘base’ is the GeoLounge in the Geography building, where students from any faculty hangout, study, heat their lunches, and even party. We arrange possibly UBC’s best ski trip every year to Mt. SilverStar and have cool field trips accompanied by lectures (and stories) by faculty. GSA is also an active Club in SUS. We arrange annual career fairs to provide information and contacts to anyone interested in many Geographical career fields. As you can see, the GSA is all about good times, past, present, and future.
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Health Science Student’s Association (HSSA)

The Health Sciences Student’s Association is the student body of the College of Health Disciplines. The College of Health Disciplines is an affiliation of the 14 Health Sciences Programs at UBC (see CHD website www.health-disciplines.ubc.ca). Being the student body, we are composed of students who are in, or interested in, the health and human service field.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation Club

The UBC Heart and Stroke Foundation Club is a very active club in the UBC community and throughout Vancouver. Through extensive partnership and planning with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and the Yukon, the Heart Club organizes and promotes healthy eating and healthy lifestyle events, some of which include the annual Cheerios Mother Daughter Walk, and the Fila Fall Classic Run. Along with these special events, the Heart Club spends time each week at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre running an interactive games night with the clients, a truly rewarding experience whether or not you’re considering entering a discipline in the health sector. Besides building excellent personal and group organization skills, the Heart Club offers countless opportunities for constructing social, academic, and professional networks.
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Integrated Science Student Association (ISSA)

Integrated Sciences Student Association(ISSA) was founded in an effort to create a sense of community for students in the Integrated Sciences Program. Students in ISP come from varying disciplines of science and consequently share a diverse range of interests. We hope that ISSA will bridge students together through their interests as well as their vision for education at UBC. We strongly believe that our passion in interdisciplinary learning will reach out to other students in the fields of Arts and Sciences and strengthen the spirit of interdisciplinary learning in our community.
Located in Student Union Building, 125C.
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Math Club

Located in Math Annex, Room 1110.
The Math Club, or “MC”, is the departmental student society for mathematics students at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. It aims to provide a beneficial social outlet for students who are interested in mathematics and nerdery in general. In addition to its many social opportunities, the club also provides mathematics resources, such as a reference library, and exam packages.
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Microbiology and Immunology Student Association (MISA)

The Microbiology and Immunology Student Association is dedicated to helping students in or interested in any of the six specializations offered by the M&I Department. We strive to provide students in the program with academic and social opportunities throughout the year to better their university experience, including but not limited to: BBQs, intramural teams, movie night, sporting events, group study sessions, Undergrad Research Night, info sessions, and the Spring Banquet. We also offer exciting merchandise for those who want to feel and look a part of this stupendous department, with custom designed M&I tees and hoodies, and the ever-popular and ever-growing population of Giant Microbes.
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Physics Society (Physsoc)

We are a club for people who enjoy physics or just happen to hang around the Hennings building a lot during the school year. We also sell exam packages for first year physics classes, run a physics lecture series for undergrads, organize a delegation to an annual physics undergraduate conference (CUPC), and maintain a tutor list. We sponsor our own intramural sports teams and hold a few social events throughout the year.
Located in Hennings, Room 307.
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Pre-Dental Society

The UBC pre-dental society is an academic club designed to provide students with information about the dental profession, with particular emphasis on the admissions process. From mid-September to April, we hold weekly meetings on campus during which we give presentations on a variety of topics, including: preparing for the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), applying to dental school (including requirements and deadlines), specific Canadian and American schools, volunteer opportunities, Carving Tutorials and much more. We also regularly invite guest speakers to present about various aspects of dentistry, all with the goal of giving members a well-rounded view of the profession.
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Pre-Medical Society

The UBC Pre-Medical Society serves to provide avid pre-medical students with a myriad of information on the field of medicine. Weekly lectures are organized which involve a variety of medical specialists speaking about their specialties and personal experiences. Our office contains a multitude of resources ranging from preparatory materials for the MCAT, audio archives of past weekly lecturers, and files on Canadian, American, and international medical schools. The club also provides opportunities for club members to engage in social events ranging from sports nights, movie nights, and ski-trips.
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Pre-Pharmacy Society

The Pre-Pharmacy Club was founded in 2002 to introduce the prospective pharmacy students to the pharmacy program offered at UBC. We host activities that include guest speakers in our social events. We also offer advice and tips on Pharmacy applications, set up mock PCAT exams and hold Pharmacy school interviews.
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Pre-Optometry Society

The UBC Pre-Optometry Club provides students with the most update information regarding the optometry profession, as well as optometry schools in North America. Our club events include presentations of various optometry schools, financial seminars for prospective optometry students, and our annual wine and cheese party where participants will have the opportunity to interact with local optometrists! We welcome any students who are interested in becoming optometrists, and those who are exploring their career options.
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Psychology Students Association (PSA)

The Psychology Students’ Association is an undergraduate club that seeks to provide psychology students with information and support that will help them succeed in their university endeavors. Undergraduates can turn to the PSA for:

  • infomation on various opportunities available within the field of psychology
  • academic resources
  • a networking opportunity for meeting other psychology students in a more fun environment than class

Located in Douglas T. Kenny Building, Room 2007.
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Science Co-op Students Association

The Science Co-op Students Association (SCOOPS) strives to provide a sense of community and support for all prospective, current or alumni students involved in the UBC Science Co-op program. Through program-wide socials, networking/information sessions, and mentor-ship programs, SCOOPS hopes to create a space where students can share in their accomplishments, pass on and receive advice, and bond through their unique experiences – whether in the lab or in the office, à Paris or down under.

Look for the friendly face of a SCOOPS executive at our weekly meetings or visit our website to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved.

SCOOPS: From textbook to test tube – support wherever you need it.
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Science One Survivors (SOS)

Located in Leonard S. Klinck Building, Room 464.
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Storm Club

STORM is a club of hard core storm chasers. We have been doing so since 2000 according to the Alma Mater Society. Despite some of our best efforts to summon storms from the powers that be, we have been as yet unsuccessful at inviting any storms into the area for planned visits. So, we plan what we can and stay impulsive enough to organize and embrace any sizable storm that may deign to reign on us. In the meantime, we hold weekly meetings reminding ourselves to look up often, and to harbour a great atmosphere among the members and faculty affiliated. STORM club is affiliated with the Atmospheric Science department, which is affiliated with the Earth and Ocean Sciences Department.
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Undergraduate Chemistry Society (UCS)

We are the Undergraduate Chemistry Society. The UCS is the UBC chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemistry. In addition to social events, we also hold several informational events for undergraduates each year. These include,The Chemistry Forum, Professor Research Night, Beyond First Year Chemistry.
Located in the Chemistry Building basement.
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