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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.
Here are more details about majors Degrees in EOS.
The UBC Calendar lists formal requirements.
Environmental Sciences Degrees in EOS are described below.

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.
Here are more details about B.Sc Honours degrees in EOS.

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.
Here are more details about the Geological Engineering in EOS.
The UBC Calendar lists formal 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.
Here are more details about the Atmospheric Sciences program in EOS.
UBC Calendar's listing of formal requirements for B.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences.
UBC Calendar's listing of formal requirements for Diploma in meteorlogy.

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.
Here are more details about Environmental Sciences in EOS
The UBC Calendar lists formal 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).
Here are more details about co-op programs in EOS.
    The UBC Calendar has official requirements for the co-op program.
    See also Science CO-OP Information
    See also Enginerring CO-OP Information
    See also 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. More details about double major and minors are given here.

Degree Planning Links
Advisors	Contact information for advisors, should you need questions answered or help planning a program.
UBC student services	Applications, Scheduling, Degree/Specialization, and other information.
UBC calendar	The authority on University and Faculty regulations.

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.
Scholarships	Information on eligibility, etc.
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