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Science 101

Science 101 is a four-month, non-credit, barrier-free course offered to residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and other inner-city communities. This course provides an introductory science education in physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth and ocean science, and biology and is taught by UBC professors and graduate students.

Science 101 is available to individuals who have had difficulty accessing a university education. There is no fee for the course and no pre-requisite knowledge is required.

For further program information, please visit the Science 101 webpage. Admission information is available from the Science 101 Coordinator, 604.345.0348, or science101@science.ubc.ca.


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