The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Faculty:Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Environmental Science
Geology/Earth Science, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,617
International: $42,396
Scholarships:2
Careers:Managers in Natural Resources Production and FishingGeologistsPaleontologists

Description:

Get your UBC degree in earth and environmental sciences and learn to apply scientific knowledge from many disciplines. Develop an understanding of the core natural processes that shape the Earth and its environment, and an appreciation of how humans are influencing the planet.

Study a variety of topics, including mineral resources, water resources, river hydrology, climate and paleo-climate, hydrogeology, land use management, and geochemistry. By the time you graduate, you will have gained skills in observation, data collection, laboratory techniques, spatial data analysis, the integration of multiple information sources, and the communication of your findings.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 English 
Fourth-year standing and a minimum overall grade average of 75% are required.

You must be a third-year student enrolled in full-time studies with a cumulative academic average of 70 per cent in order to qualify for co-op.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 09, 2021