$6,453 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Sustainability
- MS in Sustainability at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Graduate Studies.
- This university is ranked #34 in World University in QS Ranking.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The MS interdisciplinary degree in sustainability gives graduate students access to the expertise of diverse, nationally and internationally recognized researchers from a variety of faculties and disciplines in a coherent, thematic framework.
- Graduates of the program will come away with a nuanced understanding of contemporary sustainability issues, and be able to approach complex sustainability concerns from a holistic, systems perspective that integrates concepts from applied science, natural science, social science, and the humanities.
- Graduates will be prepared for positions in government, the private sector, and teaching and research institutions.
- Sustainability is concerned with maintaining the conditions necessary for the wellbeing of humans and the environment.
- Critical for all life on Earth, sustainability is a complex issue that requires a broad and integrated approach to address its many facets, ranging from political and social issues to scientific study and technological solutions.
- The interdisciplinary graduate degree in sustainability at UBC Okanagan transcends conventional approaches, bringing together diverse perspectives, insights, tools, and techniques to seek solutions to the challenges of sustainability.
- Students will benefit from the knowledge and resources of four faculties and eight departments, and the collaborative opportunities resulting from the interdisciplinary nature of the program.
- Graduate students can pursue these and other faculty research and teaching interests:
- Ecocriticism
- Human-animal studies
- Culture and climate change
- Sustainability measurement and management
- Industrial ecology
- Ecological economics
- Sustainable food systems
- Green technologies
- The MS program consists of 12 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $6453 | $6453 |
| Total Fees | $6453 | $6453 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| MELAB | Michigan English Language Assessment Battery | 85 | 99 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 (B+ or 76%) is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.