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 Earth and Environmental Sciences
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SchoolThe University of British Columbia - Okanagan
LocationKelowna, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 8,990
Full-time Graduate: 945
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
  •  Grade12 English 
Prerequisites NotesFourth-year standing with minimum average of 75% in all courses applicable to the major.
Cost
International: $42,396
Scholarships1 scholarship(s)
DescriptionGet 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.
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