Queen's University Life Sciences

Attention all Life Sciences and Biochemistry students! We would LOVE for you to join us this upcoming Thursday, September 14th at the Welcome Back event in collaboration with the Biochemistry Department! This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet members of your student councils, mingle with other students in your program, and ask any questions you may have. If you are an incoming first year, or have recently transferred into the program, this event will be especially helpful to you, but we encourage any and all students to attend! Hope to see you all there 🤩

Looking for a fun way to stay active in between study sessions this semester? Interested in trying a new sport, or in making some new friends in your program? Consider signing up for our fall 2023 intramural team! Our inner tube water polo team, “The Cell Splashers” is open to all students in the Life Sciences program, and will be playing together on Sundays. If this is something that interests you, please fill out the form linked in our bio!

Hey Life Sci! As we enter this new school year, know that we are here to support you! The Queen's Life Sciences Buddy Program is a program run by the Life Sciences DSC that pairs 1st and 2nd year students with an upper year mentor to help guide and support them throughout their academic journey.

If you are a 1st or 2nd year student interested in being a part of this program, please fill out the form linked in our bio to be matched with an upper year buddy! Afterwards, please ensure that you are actively monitoring your email address, as this is how we contact you!

Are you thinking about applying to Dental or Optometry School? We’ve got some upcoming virtual events that we think would be perfect for you!

OAT Information Session
Join us on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 from 7:00-8:30PM EST (4-5:30PM PST) for our free OAT Information Session! One of Princeton Review’s expert OAT instructors will break down the test for you and show you what you’re up against. You’ll have the chance to go through some sample questions and get an overview of the admissions process to Optometry School.

To register for free, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/eventscanada
Find the 6-digit course ID for the event you’d like to attend and enter it here: https://secure.princetonreview.com/free-event-enrollment

Virtual Dental School Symposium
In addition, Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Dental School Symposium on Wednesday, March 22nd, from 7:00pm-10:00pm EST.

This exciting event includes:
- Overview of the application process to dental school
- Strategy Session for the DAT
- Q&A panel of dental school students and grads to get all your questions answered

499/595 Information Night is a presentation and panel discussion for third year students interested in learning more about fourth year research courses. It will take place in Botterell B143 at 6 PM on Wednesday, November 16th. Bring your questions and meet students currently working on 499/595 projects!

Congratulations to our newly elected year reps! We’re so excited to see what you accomplish this year!

Hey Life Sci students! Today is the day to vote for your year representatives!!! Check your Queen’s email for a link to vote - you can get your votes in until Thursday October 27 at 8:30 am. Happy voting!

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Hey Life Sci students! We are putting together care packages for Life Sci students with a small bag goodies to help out with this stressful period during the semester.

To receive a package fill out the application form through our google form located in the Link Tree in our bio. Pick up will take place on Monday, October 24th, from 2-4 PM.

Please note that these packages are only available for Life Sci students are available in limited quantities, so sign up now to receive your package! 🙂

Good news! The nomination deadline for year representative elections has been extended until tonight at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! To fill out a nomination form check out our LinkTree!

Hey Life Sci students! Are you wanting to get involved in helping organize fun social events for the Life Sci community? We are excited to announce that we are hiring general members for the Life Sciences 2022/2023 Social Committee!

Become a part of an amazing executive team and help out with various social events throughout the year, such as the Life Sci Formal.

Applications are welcomed from LISC students of any year, in both major and specialization! They can be accessed through the Link Tree in our bio and are due on October 17th at 4pm.

Interested in running to become a year representative on the Life Sciences DSC? Swipe to see the election timeline and more information on the nomination, campaign, and voting process!

To begin the process, please fill out a nomination form by Sunday, October 16 at 11:59 to be considered - the link is in our bio!

Are you a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student who is passionate about the Life Sciences, and is interested in promoting the program to incoming students? Apply to join the Life Sciences PSF Committee!

Members volunteer at introductory campus events such as Fall Preview, March Break Open House, and Major's Night by helping run the program booth and hosting tours of the School of Medicine Laboratories.

This is a low commitment position with no experience necessary! Applications can be accessed via the Link Tree in our bio, and are due Sunday October 7th at 4:00 pm.

Starting this week, check out our Instagram story every Friday for a Q and A with members of the DSC!

The Princeton Review’s virtual MCAT Week is coming up this month and we’re hoping to see you there!

They will be hosting free 1-hour sessions during the week of September 19th, where Princeton Review expert instructors will break down the MCAT for you – each day a different section! You’ll have the chance to go through some sample questions and figure out the best ways to approach the different sections of the MCAT!

BONUS: they’ll be hosting an MMI Information Session for those interested in learning more about MMI and engaging in mock interviews with a counselor.

To register for all of these events for free, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/medicaleventscanada
Find the 6-digit course ID for the event/s you’d like to attend and enter it here: https://secure.princetonreview.com/free-event-enrollment

Hey Biochemistry and Life Sciences students! Join us a welcome back event in collaboration with the Biochemistry department on Wednesday September 7 from 6-8 pm at BioSci. We’ll be holding some presentations, snacks, a textbook sale, Q&A booth and outdoor activities!! See you there 🤩🤩

The Life Sciences DSC is excited to announce the arrival of the buddy program!💫This program will connect students in 1st and 2nd year to each other and with upper year Life Sciences students. Students will have the opportunity to increase networking within the Life Sciences community! If you are a 1st or 2nd year student, apply to be a lower year buddy with the google form in our bio!

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Missed your chance to apply to be on the DSC? Good news, we’re extending applications until May 10th at 11:59 PM! Check out our previous post to see what positions are available and apply using the link found in our bio! Don’t hesitate to send us a DM if you have any questions

Want to get more involved in the Life Sci program?

We are now hiring DSC members for the 2022-2023 year! We have a wide variety of positions available, so be sure to check them out!! Applications can be accessed at queensasus.com/apply-now or through our LinkTree and close May 8th. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!!!

Good news! If you ordered a Life Sci sweater from our clothing sale, they are now available for pickup! Stop by the ARC on Thursday April 14 or April 21 from 11-1 PM. The pickup table will be located outside of there pharmacy. See you there!

Looking to get more involved with Life Sci? We are still hiring upper year buddies for our new mentorship initiative that will begin in the fall semester. To apply and learn more about the role, check out the link in our LinkTree! Applications will officially be closing Friday, April 15!

Looking to de-stress as exams are approaching? Join us for a virtual zumba session hosted by QDC on April 11 from 4-5 PM!! All levels are welcome!

Sign up for the event using the link in our bio! 💃🎶

Missed your chance to buy a formal ticket! Well you’re in luck! We’re extending ticket sales until midnight TONIGHT so get your last-minute tickets today!!! A reminder that tickets are available to students in any program or any year, so don’t miss out on this incredible night! 💃🕺

Reminder!! Today is the LAST day to get your Life Sci formal tickets!! 🎟🎶
Don’t miss out on an evening filled with dancing, music, food, drinks and other fun activities!! Tickets are available for students in all years with the addition of plus ones. Invite your friends and classmates to get their tickets before they sell out. Check out the link in our bio to get yours today!

Hey Life Sci students! Good news!! Limited tickets are now available to students outside of the Life Sciences program. Interested in bringing a friend? Purchase a ticket using the link in our bio and remember to fill out the registration form. Only 2 days left to buy tickets so get yours before they sell out!! 💃✨

Queen's University Life Sciences updated their website address.

Only 3 days left to purchase a Life Sci Formal ticket!!! Again, tickets are available for Life Sci students in all years. Make sure to grab a ticket before they sell out! The link to purchase is in our LinkTree