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Universities ey & | University of British ColUmBia – norman B. Keevil institUte of mining engineering Apply now to St. Mary's University College in Calgary. An accredited Catholic post-secondary institu– tion open to all, St. Mary's gives you a liberal arts education – one that promotes inter–disciplinary studies and encourages you to grow in mind, body and spirit. With an average class size of 20, our students enjoy face time with their professors, elbow room in the science labs and the chance to contribute to campus life. Attend social events, liturgies and special presenta– tions. Consider joining the drama and choral programs or a student club. Try out to compete on one of our championship athletics teams or reach out through Campus Ministry. Students also benefit from over 159 generous scholarships and bursaries available. WHY STUDY MINING ENGINEERING AT UBC? Consider a career in the mining industry, one of Canada's leading industries. Average weekly earnings for a mining industry worker is $1,350. The Canadian and global mining industry faces a serious human resource challenge in the coming years. The Mining Industry Human Resource Council (MiHR) estimated that the sector will need to hire 10,000 new workers per year Class field trip to Copper Mountain for the next decade. For more information, see www.mihr.ca The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC is the largest mining school in North America, and one of the top two or three in the world. We offer a cross-discipline approach that focusses on reducing environmental impacts, increasing mineral extractions and increasing the rate of land reclamation. Through their studies students develop a keen understanding of mining, mineral processing, economics, management, environmental studies, as well as community health and well-being. The program offers amazing experiences, real world training, practical knowledge and research opportunities. Programs • Bachelor of Arts degrees (English, General Studies, History, Liberal Studies and Psychology) • Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree • University transfer programs in Sciences, Business Management and Arts Minors Biology, Canadian Studies, Catholic Studies, Drama, Family Studies, History, Management, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Science Studies and Sociology. Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering 5th Floor, 6350 Stores Road University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 604 822 2540 info@mining.ubc.ca www.mining.ubc.ca St. Mary's University College 14500 Bannister Road SE Calgary, AB T2X 1Z4 ph. 403-531-9130 fx. 403-531-9136 www.stmu.ca university OF nOrtHern BritisH COLuMBiA UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA – HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCE At UNBC… The awards are here. For the 6th straight year, Maclean's has ranked UNBC among the top three small schools in Canada, and students have rated us #1 in Canada for our commitment to the environment in the Globe and Mail. The support is here. With some of the smallest class sizes in western Canada, you'll get a top quality education in a personable environment. Perhaps that's why 94% of our students are satisfied with their program at UNBC. The opportunity is here. 93% of recent graduates from UNBC have found work within their first two years of graduation. The environment is here. Come to Canada's Green University. Surrounded by more than 50 trails for hiking and biking, we're committed to the environment in which we live, evident in our academic programming, research, on-campus events and student life. The action is here. Our Northern Sport Centre includes a three-court gym, squash courts, indoor field house with FIFA-approved turf, and an elevated indoor track. We offer international exchange opportunities and there are Student Life events on campus regularly! 13-08-26 12:30 PM StMarysUniv_Feb14.indd 1 k.ca 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9 Tel: 250.960.6306 unbc4u@unbc.ca www.unbc.ca/whyunbc youthink.ca p05-09_YPS_Spring14.indd 7 Photo: A J Gunson St Mary'S UniverSity College Are you interested in playing an integral role in informationdriven health care? Health Information Science is the study of how health data are collected, processed, stored, and communicated, and how computer and telecom munications technology can be applied to support these processes. A BSc in Health Information Science – or a combined major with Computer Science – will give you an edge in this growing discipline. 13-12-11 9:01 AM As a health information science student, you'll get handson experience through three coop work terms. By alternating study and work terms, you get to learn and earn in health care settings. With 100% employment since 1997, our alumni are employed as consultants, managers, system designers, system analysts, researchers, and CIOs, with starting salaries generally above $50K/ year. For more information about Health Information Science at UVic, visit hinf.uvic.ca or email his@uvic.ca. Health Information Science University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 250.721.8575 his@uvic.ca http://hinf.uvic.ca Spring 2014 > Youthink PS > 7 14-01-03 2:08 PM