Earth and Environmental Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Learn how our planet works, and use that knowledge to benefit both people and the environment.

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Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Quick Find

Why study Earth and Environmental Sciences at UBC Okanagan?

Our close-knit campus allows you to work together with faculty to conduct or assist with research projects. Work closely with your classmates and professors while studying in an outdoor setting. Our degree structure allows you to choose the courses best suited to your interests.

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.

Degree Options

At UBC Okanagan, you can specialize in Earth and Environmental Sciences through a Major or Honours Program. A Minor is also available to students Majoring in another discipline.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Sample Courses

EESC 111 – Earth Science
EESC 112 – Environmental Earth Science
CHEM 121 – Atomic and Molecular Chemistry
MATH 100 – Differential Calculus with Applications to Physical Sciences and Engineering
PHYS 111 – Introductory Physics for the Physical Sciences I

EESC 200 – Mineralogy
EESC 201 – Introduction to Petrology
EESC 203 – Structural Geology
EESC 206 – Soil Science
EESC 222 – Geomorphology

EESC 315 – Environmental Impact Assessment: Techniques and practice
EESC 342 – Hydrogeology
EESC 356 – Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
FWSC 375 – Flora and Fauna of Inland Waters
GISC 380 – Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science I

EESC 402 – Freshwater Resources
EESC 413 – Analytical Methods in Hydrology
EESC 422 – Fluvial Geomorphology
EESC 425 – Tectonics and Orogenesis
GISC 480 – Practical Applications in GIS

Plan your academic journey by exploring the first-year planning guides designed for Bachelor of Sciences students.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

Careers and Outcomes

UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,

  • Contaminated sites specialist
  • Environmental geoscientist
  • Environmental impact assessor
  • Environmental policy analyst
  • Environmental reporter/writer
  • Environmental standards enforcement officer
  • Geologist
  • Geomorphologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Hydrologist
  • Hydrometric specialist
  • Land use analyst
  • Mine geologist
  • Park warden/naturalist
  • Stream restoration specialist
  • Water resource manager
  • Wetlands specialist

Admission, Fees, Applying

You could soon be studying at one of the world’s top universities. Be sure to review the content below to prepare for attending UBC Okanagan.

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Experiential Learning

Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.

Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.

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Entrepreneurial Geologist

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Cole Evans

Entrepreneurial Geologist

Alumnus Cole Evans is focused on growing his business and finding his next ore deposit.

Global and Close-Knit

At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 3% university while studying in a close-knit learning community.

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UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.

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