Undergraduate Degrees in Earth and Ocean Sciences
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at UBC is one
of the largest and most diverse departments of its kind
in the world. Our research and teaching interests span virtually
all aspects of understanding the history and dynamics of
our Planet, as well as management of its resources and
the environment we live in.
B.Sc. Majors
This degree program is extremely flexible. The only required
EOSC courses are the wet and solid earth foundation courses.
This gives you the freedom to focus on interests inside
or outside of EOS.
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Requirements
Outline of requirements for completing a Majors degree in EOS.
Environmental Sciences Major - requirements on the UBC Calendar.
B.Sc. Honours
Honours degrees are recommended for students planning to become
practicing, professional Geologists or Geophysicists, or who wish to go on
to graduate study. Honours degrees can be pursued in four disciplines,
or jointly across disciplines, in the Earth sciences.
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description and requirements for all versions of B.Sc Honours degrees in EOS.
Environmental Sciences Honours - requirements on the UBC Calendar.
B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering
A student completing the B.A.Sc.
program receives an "Engineering" degree and qualifies
for registration in BC as a "Professional Engineer
in Training" (EIT) and normally become eligible for
full P.Eng. registration after 4 years of practical experience.
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Requirements
B.Sc. Majors in Atmospheric Science
Sponsored jointly by the Departments
of Geography and Earth and Ocean Science, this program offers
undergraduate B.Sc. Major, B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. Major (Co-op)
degrees.There is also a
diploma program in meteorology.
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B.Sc. Requirements
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Diploma Requirements
B.Sc. Programs in Environmental Science
The Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Sciences is designed to give
students a broad perspective on the environment. The program concentrates on understanding
the major environmental issues facing human societies and it adopts an integrative
cross-disciplinary approach to the study of these issues.
This program offers undergraduate B.Sc. Major and B.Sc. Honours.
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Requirements
Co-op
Co-op programs require an extra year to complete, but they include work
terms with industry employers. See also the co-op
program summary(pdf).
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Requirements
See Science CO-OP
Information
See Enginerring CO-OP
Information
See ATSC CO-OP
Information
Double Major and Minors
An EOS major can be combined with another major
or with a minor in Arts or Science.
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| Further Considerations |
| Careers in EOS |
It's important to know where your degree can take you and what you
want to do with it. This page provides useful information on options. |
| Professional registration |
Most Earth and Ocean scientists eventually must register with the
APEGBC. Find details on how to prepare here. |
| Go Global! (student
exchange program) |
UBC is renowned for having many of its students go on a formal exchange
(EXCG using UBC's registration code) to another university somewhere
in the world during third year. Many EOS students take advantage of
this opportunity. Speak to your advisor during second year about this
program and how to chose your courses while on EXCG. |
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