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Science at UBC Okanagan emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning. Research opportunities are abundant and unique, and students study in a close-knit community with access to their professors.
Get a glimpse of life as an undergraduate student at UBC’s Faculty of Science by reading our student stories, and find out whether one of their degrees will be right for you, too.
Choose from nationally and internationally recognized programs that have strong ties with Indigenous communities and Indigenous lands. Students can complete a General Science degree or choose from among 17 majors and minors.
Investigate biodiversity from ecological and evolutionary perspectives. Learn practical approaches and tools for conserving species and ecosystems. You’ll develop an understanding of core biology concepts and principles, and gain practical experience...
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Explore the animal kingdom as a biological scientist by studying behaviours, physiology, anatomy, and the entire animal organism. You'll gain practical experience and skills in laboratory and fieldwork, computers, and communication.
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Explore fascinating new worlds at the microscopic level in microbiology, the study of life too small to see with the naked eye. This program will prepare you for a career in microbiology, in fields ranging from public policy and medical sciences, to...
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Investigate the world at the molecular level in biochemistry and molecular biology, the study of chemical compounds and reactions that occur in living organisms. This program includes a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover met...
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Environmental Chemistry provides you with a solid education in the four key areas of chemistry – analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry – along with core courses in environmental chemistry and other fields, including biology and earth...
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A chemistry degree can open doors careers in health-related professions, including medicine, and in a wide range of high-tech sectors. The Chemistry program includes a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover atomic, molecular, ph...
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Statistics is the science of understanding and managing uncertainty and is ultimately concerned with using theory and methods to extract information from data to solve real word problems. This program provides you with a solid grounding in the theore...
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Learn how to use and improve computers while you explore topics such as databases and operating systems, software engineering, security, web development, and numerical methodology. You’ll also learn about specialty areas such as computational intelli...
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Data Science is an in-demand field that focuses on making decisions supported by data. It’s grounded in statistics to formulate relevant questions and determine the answer based on data, and in computer science to manipulate and visualize data effici...
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Prepare yourself for a career in inland aquatic ecosystems. As a Freshwater Science student, you'll study water quality, hydrology, water resources, aquatic organisms, and the health of aquatic ecosystems.
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Explore how the planet works and its deep history, then discover how to deploy that knowledge to benefit society and the environment. You'll study the nature and properties of Earth systems, while learning how to apply scientific knowledge from a bro...
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“I’ve been able to work alongside faculty, graduate students, and peers, building valuable connections across campus. These hands-on experiences have made everything I’ve learned in class feel so much more tangible, and they’ve really solidified my interest in research.”
“Being able to share ideas in both a classroom and community setting allows me to gain new perspectives.”
“UBC has inspired me to reach for new heights and leave my mark on this planet in a positive way.”
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