Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Why study Environmental Chemistry at UBC Okanagan?
The UBC degree in environmental chemistry provides students 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 such as biology and earth and environmental science.
Learn how the environment works, as chemistry is the basis of all life. You will learn how to analyze parts per trillion of environmental contaminants and how to monitor environmental impacts on the environment.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Brewery laboratory analyst
- Chemical product developer
- Chemical technologist
- Chemistry research assistant
- Consumer protection specialist
- Corrosion analyst
- Cytotechnologist
- Dangerous substance inspector
- Environmental chemist
- Food and drug inspector
- Forensics specialist
- Formulation chemist
- Gene technologist
- Geochemist
- Health and safety inspector
- Hydrometric technologist
- Industrial chemist
- Laboratory analyst/coordinator
- Molecular modeller
- Occupational safety specialist
- Pathology assistant
- Perfumer
- Pharmaceutical chemist
- Pollution control technologist
- Product tester/analyst
- Public or industrial health hygienist
- Quality assurance technician
- Science writer/translator
- Soil conservationist/scientist
- Toxicologist
- Wastewater treatment chemist
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
ACCESS TO PROFESSORS AND RESEARCH
Enjoy the advantage of working in a small department where you get to know your professors as well as your fellow students. Get involved in research projects such as natural neurotoxins produced by cyanobacteria found in our lakes, and plant research. Find out about mine waste treatment, Earth’s carbon cycle, global warming and more.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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