Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 2, Canadian students
20-31 July 2026
Canadian citizens and permanent residents; commuter or residence options.
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Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain
UBC’s neuroscience course connects brain anatomy with a pediatric neurosurgeon’s clinical insights, interactive group projects and university preparation.
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Neuroanatomy The Human Brain at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school; completed grade 10
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$1,885; $2,545; $4,385; $5,045
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
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Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
Meals: Residence full board; commuter weekday lunch
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Campus experience: Workshops, recreation and social activities
Tutors / faculty: Dr. Cristina Schaurich, pediatric neurosurgeon
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday: 3-hour classes, 1.5-hour workshops
Residence support: 24/7 staff; 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio
Neuroanatomy The Human Brain summary
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain introduces brain and nervous-system anatomy through a pediatric neurosurgeon’s teaching and clinical stories.
Interactive group projects sit alongside university preparation workshops, giving the experience both a subject focus and a broader transition-to-university purpose.
It suits students exploring health care interests who want to test their curiosity about anatomy through collaborative learning.
What is Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain?
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain is a UBC Extended Learning course within the Future Global Leaders on-campus program. It explores the anatomy of the brain and nervous system through interactive teaching, group projects and stories drawn from surgical practice.
Students learn with pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Cristina Schaurich and attend afternoon university preparation workshops. The experience combines focused academic exploration with campus activities, with either residence or daily commuting.
Why Succeed highlights Neuroanatomy The Human Brain
A pediatric neurosurgeon connects anatomical concepts with clinical experience, giving the teaching a clear professional perspective.
Group projects provide an active way to engage with a complex subject.
University preparation workshops broaden the experience beyond brain anatomy.
The commuter and residence choices let families compare academic participation with a fuller campus experience.
Who is Neuroanatomy The Human Brain for?
Best for
Students curious about brain anatomy and health care careers who enjoy collaborative learning and want a taste of university study.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is an exam-based qualification or a direct admissions pathway to UBC.
Is Neuroanatomy The Human Brain worth it?
The strongest reason to choose this course is the opportunity to explore brain anatomy with a clinician who also teaches and researches neuroanatomy. Group projects and university preparation workshops make it useful for testing subject interest while practicing collaborative study.
Its value depends on how much you want the campus experience alongside the academic content. Treat the Letter of Completion as recognition of participation and conduct, and weigh the family cost carefully: participation does not provide a direct route into UBC.
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Cost and what is included
$1,885; $2,545; $4,385; $5,045; includes Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card for commuters., Private room and daily full board with the residence option., Airport pickup and drop-off with the residence option., Weeknight and weekend activities for residence students., Local medical insurance for international residence students., Custodianship if required for visas with the residence option., Two laundry loads with detergent for a two-week residence stay..
Accommodation
Optional single-room campus residence
Meals
Residence full board; commuter weekday lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.
What to check before committing
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Effort level
Moderate to high during the course.
Best started
Begin planning several weeks before a confirmed session, allowing longer for travel, visas or accessibility arrangements.
Main challenge
Sustaining attention across academic classes, workshops and collaborative work.
Typical preparation
Review basic brain and nervous-system terminology before classes.
Choose the commuter or residence experience with your parent or guardian.
Prepare separate parent and student email addresses, and allow time for the information package after registration.
Request academic accommodations early and record dietary needs in the information package.
Useful if
You want to explore health care interests before choosing a university subject.
What do students do on Neuroanatomy The Human Brain?
You study brain and nervous-system anatomy through interactive classes and group projects informed by surgical experience. Afternoon university preparation sessions and campus activities extend the learning beyond the subject.
Step-by-step process
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Attend morning academic classes with the course instructor.
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Explore neuroanatomy concepts and clinical stories.
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Collaborate with classmates on group projects.
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Attend afternoon university preparation workshops.
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Join campus social and recreational activities.
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Meet attendance and conduct expectations for a Letter of Completion.
Neuroanatomy The Human Brain dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 2, international students
20-31 July 2026
International student pricing; commuter or residence options.
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 3, Canadian students
3-14 August 2026
Canadian citizens and permanent residents; commuter or residence options.
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 3, international students
3-14 August 2026
International student pricing; commuter or residence options.
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Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 2, Canadian students | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 2, international students | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 3, Canadian students | 3-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Neuroanatomy: The Human Brain — Session 3, international students | 3-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Completed grade 10 or equivalent.
Canadian and international students may participate.
Recommended academic standing: 78% average, 3.5 GPA, B average or IB 5+.
English learners: recommended IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or equivalent.
No transcripts or proof of English required.
How much does Neuroanatomy The Human Brain cost?
Canadian commuter
$1,885 CAD — Two-week course and workshops; permanent residents use this category.
Funding or discounts
- International commuter: $2,545 CAD — Two-week course and workshops.
- Canadian residence: $4,385 CAD — Two-week course with residence package; includes permanent residents.
- International residence: $5,045 CAD — Two-week course with residence package.
- UBC President Bursary: For eligible British Columbia grade 11 students demonstrating financial need.
What's included
Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card for commuters., Private room and daily full board with the residence option., Airport pickup and drop-off with the residence option., Weeknight and weekend activities for residence students., Local medical insurance for international residence students., Custodianship if required for visas with the residence option., Two laundry loads with detergent for a two-week residence stay.
How to apply to Neuroanatomy The Human Brain
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Confirm that you meet the Future Global Leaders eligibility requirements.
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For your chosen course session, select the commuter or residence option and add it to the cart.
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Have a parent or guardian create or sign in to the UBC Family Account.
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Add the student as a family member using an email address different from the parent’s.
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Assign the student to the course and complete checkout.
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Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours.
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Follow the student’s emails to set up their account and Campus-wide Login.
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What does Neuroanatomy The Human Brain cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Brain and nervous-system anatomy
Explore neuroanatomy concepts through interactive teaching and group projects.
Clinical perspectives
Connect anatomical learning with a neurosurgeon’s experiences and stories from surgical practice.
University preparation
Explore university applications, study habits, subject choices and well-being through afternoon workshops.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Neuroanatomy The Human Brain?
A typical day during the program.
Academic classes
Attend neuroanatomy classes 9 am-12 noon, three hours each weekday.
University preparation
Attend workshops 1:30-3 pm, adding 1.5 hours each weekday.
Campus activities
The sample daily schedule includes activities, study time and free time from 3:30-5 pm.
Residence activities
The sample residence schedule includes social activities, study time and free time from 7:30-9 pm.
Who teaches on Neuroanatomy The Human Brain?
Dr. Cristina Schaurich, MD, MSc, is a pediatric neurosurgeon and a PhD student in UBC’s Experimental Medicine Department. Her research develops a neuroanatomy atlas using virtual and augmented reality, and her teaching draws on clinical practice.
University preparation lectures are led by UBC instructors and professionals experienced in advising high school students.
Where do students stay on Neuroanatomy The Human Brain?
Residential plan
- Single furnished room: Stay in a private room on a mixed-gender floor with participants and student life assistants.
- Daily full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on weekdays and weekends.
- 24/7 residence support: Student life assistants live on site, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio.
- Transfers and activities: The residence package includes airport transfers and weeknight and weekend activities.
Non-residential plan
- Daily commuting: Commuter students arrange their accommodation and travel to campus on weekdays.
- Weekday lunch: Lunch is included in the residence dining hall Monday-Friday.
- Afternoon campus experience: Join university preparation and optional afternoon activities before departing by 5 pm.
Residence rooms have shared bathrooms with individual stalls; students bring towels, and air conditioning and fans are not provided.
What happens after Neuroanatomy The Human Brain?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build understanding of brain and nervous-system anatomy.
Explore interests in medicine, nursing, physical therapy or kinesiology.
Develop university preparation and academic study skills.
Gain a Letter of Completion by meeting attendance and conduct expectations.
Experience university life and practice independence.
Participation is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
Where does Neuroanatomy The Human Brain take place?
The course takes place at UBC’s Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada. Commuters can use buses serving the central UBC Bus Loop, while residence students receive airport transfers within designated arrival and departure windows.
Residence arrivals are on the Sunday before classes and departures on the Saturday after classes.
Neuroanatomy The Human Brain FAQs
You explore the anatomy of the brain and nervous system through interactive teaching, group projects and clinical stories from a neurosurgeon.
Dr. Cristina Schaurich, MD, MSc, is a pediatric neurosurgeon and a PhD student in UBC’s Experimental Medicine Department. Her research involves a neuroanatomy atlas using virtual and augmented reality.
Yes. Commuter students attend campus classes and university preparation workshops, receive weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card, and can join afternoon activities.
Student life assistants live in residence and provide support 24/7, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio. Staff hold first aid, CPR-C and AED certification and complete criminal records checks.
Students can receive a Letter of Completion by remaining in good standing with program and conduct expectations and missing no more than one class without approval.
No. Future Global Leaders offers university experience and preparation, but it is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
Menus include vegan, vegetarian and Kosher options, and dietary requirements should be recorded in the information package. Academic accommodations require registration with UBC’s Centre for Accessibility.
A parent or guardian creates a Family Account and adds the student using a separate email address. After checkout, the information package must be completed within 48 hours.
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