This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18. Combines morning classes and afternoon pre-university workshops.
Explore the wonders of the human brain, guided by a dedicated neurosurgeon. This unique learning opportunity invites you to learn the anatomy of the nervous system, enriched by firsthand experiences and narratives directly from the surgical room. You participate in dynamic group projects and engage with cutting-edge virtual tools created by the team at the Hackspace for Innovation and Visualization in Education (HIVE). Together, we uncover the mysteries of the anatomy of the nervous system in a manner that extends beyond traditional teachings. Join us for a meaningful journey into the captivating world of the brain, where intricate neuroanatomy concepts are made accessible and enjoyable through innovative and interactive approaches.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in any health care program or profession, including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and kinesiology.
Dr. CRISTINA SCHAURICH, MD, MSc, is a pediatric neurosurgeon and a PhD student in the Experimental Medicine Department at UBC. Her pioneering research project is dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to craft a unique neuroanatomy atlas. She possesses extensive teaching experience, demonstrating a remarkable ability and passion to blend clinical practice and innovative teaching approaches to meet the needs of students.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class from 9am–12pm and university preparation workshops from 1:30–3pm, Monday through Friday. University preparation workshops prepare you for success at university and improve your chances of getting into the university and career of your choice.
Choose to live in a student residence on campus or commute daily to UBC Vancouver:
Commuter Option includes lunch in residence dining hall, Monday through Friday, and UBC Recreation Card.
Residence Option includes private room and full board, airport pick-up and drop-off, local medical insurance for all international students (and custodianship if required for visas), weeknight and weekend social activities (e.g., trips to Grouse Mountain, Granville Island and Robson Street), and UBC Recreation Card.
Cost details
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Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* |
Residence option |
Commuter option |
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International students |
$5,045 CAD |
$2,545 CAD |
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Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) |
$4,385 CAD |
$1,885 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change
To register
A Family Account in UBC’s Lifelong Learning registration system is required to register for UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus.
After you add the course to your cart and go to check out, you’re asked to create a new Family Account or log in if you already have a Family Account. A parent or guardian needs to set up the Family Account with their primary email address. After the account is created, the parent/guardian adds the learner as a family member to their Family Account using the learner’s primary email address (the learner’s email address cannot be the same as the parent/guardian email address).
Add the learner to the course session in your cart and complete the checkout process.
After completing the checkout process, and while logged into your Family Account, select Applications to access the FGL information package. Your registration is not final until the information package has been completed and submitted. You may partially complete the information package and return to it at any time within your Family Account.