Bachelor of Science [B.S] Environmental Sciences
- The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences is a 4-year program with Honours at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
- This program provides a significant background in physical sciences, earth and ocean sciences, and life sciences.
- This program focus on main following areas:
- Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
- Laboratory Investigations in Life Science
- Structure and Bonding in Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Enzymology
- Students gain hands-on research experience through upper-year laboratory courses.
- Environmental Sciences is the application of scientific knowledge from many disciplines to issues relating to the sustainability of resource use, the increase in the human population, the degradation of the environment
- The Student to Faculty Ratio is 18:1 which resolves the interaction Problem.
- Seminars and student projects are designed to help them perfect their communication skills and ability to work in groups, preparing you for future employment and teamwork as an environmental scientist.
- All environmental science students are required to do a major project (two terms) in their final year.
- The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $34721 | $34721 | $34721 | $34721 |
| Total Fees | $34721 | $34721 | $34721 | $34721 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Graduation from high school
- Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
- At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
Indian student eligibility:
General admission requirements for Indian students are:
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Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Science
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Math (Standard XII)
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Chemistry (Standard XII)
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Physics (Standard XII) (Physics may be waived with grades of A in Senior Math and Senior Chemistry)
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.