UNB Viewbook 2013-2014

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Undergrad and graduate programs to choose from. Discover new interests, tailor your education.

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31 Average 1st- and 2nd-year class size. Make friends easily, learn from profs who know your name.

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countries Travel, learn. Choose from over 80 study abroad programs.


24/7 Support

Academics and advice. Health and well–being. Safety and student advocacy. And so much more. We’ve got you covered.

5.5M Number of jobs that will become available in Canada over the next 6 years, most requiring a university degree.

$1.3M That’s how much more you can expect to earn over a 40-year working career with a university degree vs. a high school diploma.

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info sessions how to apply important dates CONNECT WITH US campus tours

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parents

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Support

city life

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Career connections

Cost and scholarships Travel Campus and residence

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FacultIES AND PROGRAMS


IMPORTANT INFO SESSIONS Fall:

Parent/Student Nights

• Learn about program options, scholarships and financial aid, time and budget management, campus life and more. • Many events include Admission on the Spot; you could have your application assessed and approved in as little as 10 minutes!

Open House – October 20

Online: The easiest way to apply. Check the status of your application at any time, and find out the instant you’re accepted. Apply now! apply.unb.ca

By mail: Call 1 888 895-3344 to have a paper application mailed to you. At an Admission on the Spot Event:

• Attend the Faculty Fair and get advice on programs, careers, scholarships, and admissions. • Enjoy all-you-can-eat dining in our meal hall. • Guided campus tours, and lots more!

Have your application assessed in person and receive your acceptance in as little as 10 minutes!

WINTER:

Ontario students: UNB is now a member of the Ontario

Admission on the Spot Events • Get help on transitioning from high school to university! • Parents, you’ll receive all of the information and tips you need to support your son or daughter every step of the way. • Get your application assessed in as little as 10 minutes.

Get locations and dates at go.unb.ca/recruitment

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HOW to apply

University Application Centre (OUAC). Check out

go.unb.ca/recruitment for event dates

and locations.


Important Dates March 1

• Application deadline for students wishing to be considered for scholarships

March 31

• Application deadline for all other students

Early April

• Students receive scholarship offers

May 15

• Deadline for students to accept admission and scholarship offers and confirm their room in residence by paying the residence deposit

June & July

• On-campus registration days for new students (TBD – Usually the first weekend in June and the first weekend in July)

Summer

• Students receive residence room assignments

• Students receive orientation information

September

• Welcome to UNB!

WIN BIG!

$2,500 Tuition credit, A Laptop OR an iPad. (Get ballots at any of our events, or by taking a campus tour.)

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CONNECT WITH US Everyone has their favourite way to stay connected.

“Like” us on Facebook! facebook.com/UNBFredericton • See what student life is all about… orientation, city life, where to live, recreation facilities, and lots more • Get prompt replies to all of your questions and enter contests • Connect with faculty and other students

Hannah wrote:

“University of New Brunswick Fredericton, ever notice how amazing your theater program is? I hope so, because it’s awesome.”

Cassandra wrote

“Can’t wait to go to University of New Brunswick Fredericton! amazing place :)”

Chat with us on Twitter! Interactve Map

Visit our Facebook page.

twitter.com/UNBFredericton • Get frequent updates on events, news, contests and more • Send us a Tweet to get answers fast!

Something on your mind?

Our Facebook page is a great place to get quick answers to your questions. facebook.com/UNBFredericton

bammmfewer Cam Fewer Driving through Fredericton reminded me of how excited I am to live here next year. #pumped @UNBFredericton

kimberlybourque Kimberly Bourque @UNBFredericton tour was a success. Excited and nervous all at the same time.

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CAMPUS TOURS

Campus tours are tailor-made to your interests, and are offered 7 days a week.

UNB boasts a stunning campus, with all facilities, residences and services close at hand. Our customized campus tours are available any day of the week; contact us today to set one up!

Parents and friends are welcome! Sit in on a university class and see what it’s really like.

Chat with professors. Get a taste of food to come. From healthy meals to burgers and fries, we have lots of food options including the best pizza in town. It’s all-you-can-eat! Check out a residence room. Get admitted on the spot. Bring your application and transcript and you could be accepted in 10 minutes!

Schedule your tour! 1 888 895-3344 or 506 458-7719

tours@unb.ca TIMES BETWEEN FREDERICTON TO: • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Calgary • Halifax • Charlottetown • Moncton

16 hrs 12 hrs 9 hrs 48 hrs 4 hrs 3.5 hrs 1.5 hrs

2 hrs 1.5 hrs 1 hr 5 hrs 30 min. 30 min. 20 min.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Our beautiful campus Québec Québec

Ontario

Montréal

Ottawa

Toronto

P.E.I.

Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Nova Scotia Saint John

New Brunswick

The UNB Fredericton campus is one of the most picturesque in the country. But don’t take our word for it; come see for yourself with a campus tour. tours@unb.ca

A university with history

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CITY LIFE

Named one of the world’s top 7

Welcome to Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital city. Bursting with the energy of a big city, bubbling with the warmth and character of a small town.

Intelligent Communities.

intelligentcommunities.org

Fredericton is known for its dynamic music and event scene, including the renowned Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in September.

Run, walk or bike through the city’s 85 km of scenic trails.*

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*Photos courtesy of Fredericton Tourism

Everything from fine dining to ethnically-diverse restaurants and pub–style fare, Fredericton offers food options to suit all tastes!

Drop into the Boyce Farmers Market, recognized as one of the Top 10 community markets in Canada.*

Check out Fredericton’s art galleries, museums, theatres and historic properties.


PARENTS As parents, you play an integral role in your child’s success while at university. we are here to provide you with advice on everything from funding their education to tips on how to support them, from orientation through to graduation. unb.ca/parents Designed just for you! Get information on programs and courses, career planning, support services, resources, campus life, accommodations, and more.

facebook Get up-to-date information, just for parents at facebook.com/ unbfrederictonparents

unb.ca/tours Experience campus life by joining your son or daughter on a campus tour.

e-newsletter for parents Sign up at unb.ca/parents

Parent/Student Nights A “must” event for parents and students alike! Find out about programs, financial aid, housing options, travel opportunities, tips for success, available support resources and so much more! go.unb.ca/recruitment

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SUPPORT From healthcare and financial aid to career counselling and more, the C. C. Jones Student Services Centre houses all of the support services you need to succeed while at UNB.

UNB’s four libraries are ranked #1 by Maclean’s for number of holdings per student.

The Student Union Building is the social hub of the campus, with over 90 clubs and societies.

STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES Free workshops twice a week. Topics include Relationships 101; Goal-setting; Motivation & Procrastination; Managing Time & Money; Coping with Stress; Mastering Test Taking; Planning Your Career & Education and more.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES From résumé writing to job hunting, job search tools, and strategies, we’re here to help!

The writing and study skills program

Offers sessions on notetaking, report writing, exam preparation and time management.

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UNB Vice President, Dr. Tony Secco, sets up his table every week to chat with students about their UNB experience.


unb.ca/CAREERCONNECTIONS

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Learn more about yourself

and your personality, skills and values

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about your studies, your career and your life

Our Career Connections website helps you determine what you want in life, and map out a strategy to make it happen. Learn about yourself through personality tests, find types of careers suited to your program of study, gain Insights into the job market, network with potential employers and more!

Make decisions

Choose a major

that aligns with interests and career plans

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Find work experience

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Explore all the career possibilities

open to UNB graduates

through internships, part-time work and Co-op Programs

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Learn job search strategies!

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COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS UNB is competitively priced, with many resources to reduce your costs, such as scholarships, bursaries, and Co-op Programs. Our Financial Aid Office helps you with everything from bank loans to budgeting.

UNB: an investment with a huge return

My expenses: Tuition $5,857 Other fees $575 (Engineering has an additional fee of $1,000)

Health $142

Summer employment/ personal savings $6,080 Part-time work (during school year – 10h/week)

$2,500

Residence/ Meals $8,417

Total $16,609

Total $16,609 (expenses)

(income)

My upper year income opportunities: • Proctorship in residence $5,531 (approx.) • Co-op Programs (four-month terms) $6,400-$17,000 • Scholarships ($600-$7,500) • Summer employment ($10.50-$15/hr) • UNB Work-Study Program ($12/hr)

Higher grades = higher scholarships

1 IN 2 GET A SCHOLARSHIP

In 2011-12, half of all incoming high school students received a scholarship.

$6 MILLION ANNUALLY

That’s how much UNB offers in scholarships each year.

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$1,000

Parental contribution/ student loan $7,029

Entertainment/ Miscellaneous $1,000

unb.ca/scholarships

Scholarship (based on 85% average)

Dental $118

Books $500-$1,000

The only way to apply for our scholarships is online at

My possible income:

$60,000 UNB offers Atlantic Canada’s most valuable scholarship.

Our top scholarship is worth $60,000! If you have an 80% academic average coming out of high school, you could receive at least $500 in scholarship support. The higher your marks, the bigger our scholarships get. If you’ve done well in your enriched courses, we will add bonus points to your scholarship average.

2 in 5 unb fredericton undergrads graduate debt-free! (Canadian Undergraduate Survey Consortium)


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UNB has more than

Amazing experiences await you. Past students have celebrated New Year’s in Paris, toured the many sights in Rome, biked in Cambodia and Malaysia, and much more.

TRAVEL Broaden your horizons through our expansive Study Abroad programs, and earn credits while experiencing new cultures.

exchange/study programs in 32 countries!

See the world, get the credit • Earn credits while enjoying new cultures and experiences. • Travel opportunities are available to students of almost any discipline through Co-op Programs, internships or student exchange programs.

Experience to jumpstart your career Work-Study Programs provide part-time, on-campus employment during fall and winter terms. Internships are available locally, nationally and internationally and involve blocks of paid work time with agencies or businesses related to your field of study. Co-op Programs offer opportunities for paid, careerrelated work experience while working towards your undergraduate degree. UNB Student Employment Service Find that perfect summer job, on-campus employment, and access information about federal and provincial student placement programs:

www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/ employment/

TRAVEL BOOSTS EMPLOYABILITY

Employers know that students who have lived abroad have developed cross-cultural communication skills, resilience, knowledge, and have the ability to adapt to new circumstances.

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CAMPUS AND RESIDENCE Welcome to residence life! From late night pizza parties to all night cram sessions, this is where lasting memories are made.

Live the residence life • Choose from 14 varied residences, including all-male, all-female, and co-ed. • Two-minute walk (or less!) to classrooms, labs, libraries, athletic facilities, stores, cafés, coffee shops and more. • Supportive environment. Each house has Proctors, Floor Team Leaders, and a House President.

Fun and games Whichever house you choose, you’re sure to have fun with lots of events and traditions throughout the year, many of which aid charitable causes. Highlights include: • The Bridges House Polar Dip. • Aitken House’s annual Club Med party, where residents bring the beach to the house by trucking sand into the basement. • The Neville/Jones House Bed Push.

Non-residence students, get connected! • Townhouse is a virtual residence for students living off-campus.

Check out the UNB Student Union’s “Memories to Make” video, which welcomes all new students!

• Take part in “house” activities, parties, BBQs, meet-and-greets, movie nights and more.

In the past five years, residences have raised

more than $250,000 for charity.

Grab a bite On-campus eateries include Tim Hortons, Mr. Sub, Pizza Pizza, and Starbucks, plus three dining halls and several cafés. Enjoy flexible meal plans and all-you-can-eat dining.

unb.ca/sodexo/pdf/UNB_Mealplans.pdf go.unb.ca/welcome2012

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Aitken residence single room

Since no two houses are alike, explore each of our residences:

unb.ca/housing

We have 14 unique residence houses, each with its own character, culture, and traditions. Choose from the all-male Aitken House, the all-female Lady Dunn Hall, and a dozen varied co-ed houses.

McLeod residence

10’4” 10’ 6’ 12’

Harrison residence

Aitken residence double room

14’4”

Single room

Double room

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“ Passion, purpose, persistence, pride: these are the building blocks of success in everything you do.” – Eddy Campbell, UNB President and Vice-Chancellor

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*Photo courtesy of Fredericton Tourism


ATHLETICS AND RECREATION State-of-the-art facilities, top trainers, championship-winning teams. Athletics and recreation at UNB serves both future star athletes and those just looking to have fun and keep in shape.

The Varsity Reds will host the CIS Men’s Soccer Nationals in 2013.

UNB’s Varsity Reds men’s hockey team has won 3 National Championships in the last 5 years.

Unrivaled facilities • The RICHARD J. CURRIE CENTER is one of the finest sports facilities in the country, providing a venue for fitness, recreation and high-performance athletics. It contains three full-sized gyms, along with basketball and volleyball courts, a 191-metre running track and a human performance lab on par with Nike’s! • The BMO CENTRE is a top-class soccer facility. Our soccer program recently received a $1,000,000 donation from the Bank of Montreal.

UNB’s Varsity Reds • 1/3 of Varsity Reds athletes are recognized as CIS Academic All-Canadians. • UNB varsity athletes are active volunteers, participating in many fundraisers and community programs. • Want to know more about the teams or how you can become part of varsity sports?

Check out varsityreds.ca Get your game on!

Choose from a full roster of intramural sports, including: softball, Ultimate Frisbee, outdoor soccer, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball and more.

Love Sports? Join the club!

Club teams include: baseball, cross-country, field hockey, football, hockey, judo, rugby, softball, wrestling and more.

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FACULTY OF ARTS Today’s job market demands creativity, communication skills, analytical skills, imagination, and flexibility. With an Arts degree, you’ll develop all that and more. Our BA in Media Arts & Cultures was the first of its kind offered in Canada.

Huge variety Choose from 28 subject areas, including Anthropology; Chinese; Classics; Culture Studies; Economics; English; French; German; Greek; History; International Development Studies; Japanese; Latin; Law in Society; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish; Women’s Studies and many more.

Average class size

We offer • Personalized attention in an intimate, student-friendly environment.

in 1st and 2nd year is only 28 students!

• Concurrent degrees with other faculties, such as Science and Computer Science, and opportunities to take courses from other faculties. • An Applied Arts degree in partnership with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. • Creative disciplines such as Drama, Creative Writing, Film, Music, and Media Arts & Cultures. • One of the highest-regarded Creative Writing programs in the nation, while our Writer in Residence program allows you to work with award-winning authors.

Ideal for careers in: • Education • Public Relations • Journalism • Law • Film Production

Did you know?

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Psychology students often work alongside professors, running and analyzing experiments and conducting cutting-edge research in areas such as autism, human sexuality, and cognitive neuroscience.

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arts: imagination

unlimited.

• A degree tailored to your interests. Combine traditional liberal arts courses with other creative disciplines.

unb.ca/fredericton/arts Our Archaeology program is one-of-a-kind in Eastern Canada.

CHOOSE FROM almost 1,000 courses, such as: • Rock and American Popular Music • Monsters and Philosophy • Applied Aspects of Virtual Reality

• One of the most outstanding History programs in the country.

UNB’s Cannes Connection Craig Davidson’s collection of short stories for his Masters in English inspired the film Rust and Bone, featured at the Cannes Film Festival.


FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION It’s never just ‘business as usual’ in this faculty. The education and networking experiences you’ll gain here will open an unlimited number of doors for career success. Students in the Student Investment Fund program manage over $2.6 million, and have more than double the global pass rate on the Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst exam.

Great flexibility • Choose from Honours programs in Accounting; Economics; Economics & Finance; Finance; Human Resources Management or Marketing. • We offer specialized programs, such as a BBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, and a joint Business and Law degree.

We offer • The opportunity to finance your education, gain valuable work experience and enhance your employment prospects through our Co-op Program. • Hands-on experience with our Export Partnering Program, Annual Business Plan Competition, or a variety of internships.

unb.ca/fredericton/business Our International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC) gives you the opportunity to launch a real business. Through the Activator program, our students have launched 5 businesses in 5 years!

OUR STUDENTS WON The 2012 national Nicol Entrepreneurship Award.

CHOOSE FROM over 100 courses, such as: • Management of Innovation and Technology • Venture Start-up and Entrepreneurship • International Business • IT and Supply Chain Management

Ideal for careers in: • Human Resources • Accounting • Advertising and Marketing • Entrepreneurial Ventures • Financial Advising

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business: enterprise

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Computers are changing and improving the way we live. Learn how to design and build innovative applications, dream up new methods of connected computing, and develop creativity, teamwork and leadership skills along the way.

Canadian employers are expected to hire 100,000 new IT employees over the next five years. Many incoming students have guaranteed jobs waiting for them when they graduate, thanks to the NBIT Council’s “Class of 2013” program.

Choose your program

Ideal for careers in: • Software Development • Computer Animation • Telecommunications • Computer Security • E-Commerce

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CHOOSE FROM over 60 courses, such as: • Human-Computer Interaction • Multimedia Design • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Introduction to Game Development • Biocomputing in Drug Design

• The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) lets you specialize in Hardware Systems; Software Systems; Information Systems; Theory and Computation; Multimedia Systems; or Geographic Information Systems. • The Bachelor of Information Systems (BISys) teaches you how to develop and manage technology and information systems required to support a modern business, as well as marketing, finance, accounting and management. • The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BScSwE) applies engineering techniques to the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software products. • A concurrent degree program with Arts, Science, or Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering.

Our Co-op program offers Global opportunities!

Our Co-op students have worked for the Canadian Space Agency, Lockheed Martin (security and aerospace), Populus Global Solutions (provider of health information systems for a variety of countries) and many others!

Our grads are in demand • Our Co-op Program allows BCS, BISys and BScSwE students to get a head start on their career, gaining valuable experience and earning up to $25/hour during their work terms.

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computer science: innovation

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING If your mission is to make the “impossible” possible, Engineering may be for you. From artificial intelligence to powering prosthetic limbs, engineers are redefining the parameters of possibility!

Our graduates have helped design and build bridges, make cleaner fuels, and create next-generation wireless communications tools.

Choose your program • The Bachelor of Science in Engineering offers many fields of specialization. Choose from Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Geological, Geomatics, Mechanical, or Software Engineering.

UNB is one of the

TOP 10

• Undecided about which field you want to pursue? Engineering I is a first-year option that provides a sampling of different courses, to help you determine which specialty best suits your interests.

engineering schools in canada

• Our Geomatics Engineering program is one of only two accredited Geomatics programs in Canada.

– Knight school rankings

Leaders in our field • UNB engineering graduate Sean Dowling won a NASA Space Flight Awareness Award for his work for the International Space Station. • Our Institute of Biomedical Engineering is a world leader in the research of powered upper body prosthetics for children and adults.

Ideal for careers in: • Transportation • Equipment Design • Quality Assurance • The Petroleum Industry • Electronics • Environmental Protection

• UNB professor Luichen Chang was named “a world leader in the field of renewable energy conversion” by the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

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* Our Biomedical option is available in select programs for those preparing to enter medical school with an engineering degree.

CHOOSE FROM almost 300 courses, such as:

Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering are developing technologies to help improve satellite imagery used by Google Earth and the Canadian Department of National Defence.

• Robot Kinematics • Energy and the Environment • Urban Planning • Space Geodesy • Nanotechnology

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engineering: ingenuity

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FACULTY OF FORESTRY &

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Understanding and sustaining our natural resources has become an issue of global importance, meaning our grads are in high demand around the world.

Our students typically find excellent summer job placements, and 90% of our faculty’s grads have a job within 6 months.

Choose your program • Our new Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (BScENR) lets you specialize in Environmental Management, Water Resource Management, or Wildlife Conservation.

CHOOSE FROM over 80 courses, such as: • Climate Change • Water Sustainability • Ecohydrology

Ideal for careers in: • Wildlife Management • Pollution Control • Public and Environmental Health Forestry • Environmental Interpretation and Education • Forest Conservation

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• Prepare to become a Registered Professional Forester with the Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF).

We offer Did you know?

Our research partners include federal and provincial governments and the forest products industry.

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• Obtain a Wildlife Management Certification or minor in Marine Biology via the Huntsman Marine Science program.

the environment: sustainability

• Hands-on experience in our fall field camps and final year practicum. • Small class sizes (average 20 students) for more one-on-one attention. • A respected learning environment. UNB is a leader in simulation, ecological modeling, wildlife management, forest engineering and the application of Geographic Information Systems.

unb.ca/fredericton/forestry

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FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY Kinesiology is a gateway into both the health industry and the field of sport and recreation. You could work with high-performance athletes, or help those suffering from injury or illness.

The Kin Society represents Kinesiology students and organizes a number of activities throughout the year.

Choose your program • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) provides a core education in the science of human movement and performance. • Bachelor of Recreation and Sports Studies (BRSS) offers concentrations in sport and recreation management, wellness, physical education or a minor from another discipline or field of study on campus.

We offer • Real-world experience through community outreach programs, including the KIN Kids Physical Activity program for children ages 5-12 and Take H.E.A.R.T., promoting healthy eating for families. • Research opportunities in a wide variety of areas, such as sports performance, motor control, nutrition, volunteerism, ergonomics and more. Volunteer as a test subject, collect data or conduct independent research as part of the Honours program.

unb.ca/fredericton/kinesiology Our human performance laboratory is a state-of-the-art motion analysis lab and one of only three such facilities in the country.

Ideal for careers in: • Physiotherapy • Ergonomics • Sport Psychology • Wellness Consulting • Recreation Program Services

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unb.ca/ careerconnections PEER SUPPORT

Peer mentors offer support to new students and host the popular “Kin Camp.”

CHOOSE FROM over 90 courses, such as: • Canadian History of Pucks, Parks and Playgrounds • Exercise and Sport Nutrition • Recreation and Sport Facility Operations

HANDS-ON LEARNING

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

Work alongside community organizations such as the Special Olympics and the YMCA, or work on campus with Varsity Athletics and Recreation Services as a therapist, referee, lifeguard and more.

Gain valuable experience working with professionals in your field through practicum courses and internships.

kinesiology: mobility

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FACULTY OF NURSING Nursing is a very rewarding and varied profession. Care for children, perform medical and scientific procedures, work in the community, assist seniors, educate the public or develop public policy skills.

We offer • A Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree qualifies you to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE), as set by the Canadian Nurses Association. • A choice of four UNB campuses to base your studies from: Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, or Bathurst. You even have the option to study at Humber College in Toronto. • Hands-on experience, with 108 clinical hours in your first year. • Access to reference materials and computers within the nursing building at each campus. • A skills lab on each campus with equipment similar to that used in hospitals.

Equal consideration We have an Aboriginal Nursing Initiative designed to recruit and support Aboriginal students who enter the Nursing program at UNB.

Ideal for careers in: • Public Health Services • Home Care, Seniors’ Centres and Extended Care Facilities • Community Health Clinics • Hospitals

unb.ca/fredericton/nursing Get hands-on experience in the community and in health institutions as early as your first year.

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A RESEARCH POWERHOUSE

The Faculty of Nursing has a Community Health Clinic which is nurse-managed. Take the opportunity to see research, teaching, and practice at its finest!

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nursing: caring

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE Are you fascinated by the physical world? Do you have an inquiring, investigative mind? Then the Sciences may be for you! Our Science degree will prepare you for an unlimited number of exciting career options.

Our faculty is your home away from home.

We offer • A multidisciplinary approach, allowing you to combine your interests into one degree with the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) program. • Co-op Programs, giving you valuable work experience in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics/Statistics and Physics. • Facilities that rank among the most innovative in Canada, such as our state-of-the-art chemistry lab. • Regular trips to ecologically diverse sites along the Bay of Fundy – one of the marine wonders of the world – with the Marine Block & Research Experience Semester.

The famous four Students in our Earth Sciences program have an amazing

The impact of their research has led to four of our faculty members being placed in the world’s top 1% of chemists most cited in scientific papers.

100%

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employment rate upon graduation.

Ideal for careers in: • Pharmaceutical Companies • Government Agencies • Highway Departments • Aquaculture Companies • Biotechnology Companies

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WORK WITH NASA

Be a part of leading scientific research such as programs with NASA and global river ecosystems studies.

CHOOSE FROM almost 400 courses, such as: • Climate Change and Environmental Response • Organic Chemistry • Introduction to Game Theory

science: exploration

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RENAISSANCE COLLEGE If you’re all about inspiring change and making a difference, then Renaissance College is for you. Our distinctive Interdisciplinary Leadership Program is tailor-made to your career path, with a focus on experiential learning.

Classes take place in a restored Victorian house.

We offer • A very unique experiential learning approach where students can develop an individualized program. • A world-class, award-winning interdisciplinary curriculum. • A Bachelor’s degree in 3 years, over 8 consecutive terms including 2 summer internships. • A Science/MCAT option for those wishing to pursue studies in medicine. • Canadian and international internships during the summers to exciting destinations such as Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Vietnam and others. • A customized program, allowing you to minor in Biology, Business, Classical Studies, Fine Arts, Multimedia, and many more!

Renaissance College provides an excellent foundation for careers in:

Renaissance College is in the

top 10% of all schools in North America in educational excellencE.

• Social Development and Policy • Law • Journalism • International Relations • Medicine • Education • Business • Environment

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renaissance college: leadership

– National Survey of Student Engagement

JOIN THE SELECT FEW

Only 25-30 students are accepted into this unique program each year. Enjoy unmatched personalized attention in an intimate and experiential learning environment.

unlimited.

Travel? Study? Do both! Become a cross-cultural leader. Our international internships help students gain an understanding of other cultures by living and volunteering in another country for 10-12 weeks.

unb.ca/fredericton/renaissance This program was Canada’s first Interdisciplinary Leadership Bachelor program and helps students gain knowledge, skills and abilities for careers in a wide variety of fields.


FACULTY OF LAW

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Hone your powers of reasoning, sharpen your clarity of thought, and perfect your ability to analyze and articulate complex ideas – all while upholding justice! Law is a rewarding, dynamic, intellectually stimulating career choice.

An education degree opens doors as well as minds. Help shape our nation’s youth, teach overseas, or pursue a career in Social services.

Ideal for careers in:

14:1

(Student-teacher ratio)

More one-on-one attention!

We offer

Ideal for careers AS a: • Law Firm Partner • Law School Professor • Business Consultant • Member of Parliament • Journalist

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A wide range of specializations, including elective courses in Aboriginal Law; Corporate Finance; Criminal Procedure; Environmental Law; Family Law; Feminist Legal Theory; Health Law; Human Rights; Immigration Law; Intellectual Property; Insurance; International Law; Legal History; and Natural Resources Law.

Travel? Study? Do both! Our students have been very successful in obtaining international internships in places such as Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi and South Africa. You can also sign up for an exchange program with a university in Australia or Denmark.

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• Pre-school/Elementary/Secondary School/Adult Education • International Teaching • School Administration • Guidance Counselling • Special Education

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unb.ca/ careerconnections We offer • An 11-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) program (with a pre-requisite Bachelor’s degree in any field). • More choice. Specialize in Early Childhood Education; First Nations Education; Physical Education; Second Language Education and more. • Small class sizes, for more one-on-one attention. • Free tutoring through the Math Help Centre, and the Writing and Study Skills program.

More classroom experience Our unique embedded practicum puts BEd students in the classroom one day a week for the fall and winter terms, as well as during three block practical experiences.

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