Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Why study Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at UBC Okanagan?
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology is an interdisciplinary major that draws from ecology, which concerns itself with how organisms interact with each other and their natural world, and evolutionary biology, which focuses on the origin and maintenance of biodiversity.
This College of Applied Biology accredited program integrates these fields by addressing strategies to protect global biodiversity in the face of threats such as climate change, habitat loss, and over-harvesting.
Students in the EECB program will develop an understanding of core ecological and evolutionary concepts and principles, then examine their applications in the conservation and restoration of threatened species and ecosystems. Students develop statistical, laboratory, field, and communication skills throughout the degree.
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,
- Bacteriology technician
- Bioanalyst
- Biochemistry technologist
- Bioremediation specialist
- Biosafety officer
- Biotechnology assistant
- Dental sciences
- Environmental scientist
- Food bacteriological technician
- Food microbiologist
- Integrated pest manager
- Land management specialist
- Land use analyst
- Natural resource manager
- Park warden/naturalist
- Researcher
- Restoration ecologist
- Public policy advisor
- Science writer/journalist
- Wildlife manager
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 and Undergraduate Research Awards opportunities at Experiential Education.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Work closely with faculty members while doing your own independent research. Students can participate in lab-based or field research, at study sites in forests, grasslands, lakes and rivers, and agroecosystems. Projects range widely—recent students have quantified biodiversity in soils, examined genetics of Galapagos tortoises, modelled impacts of climate change on forests, examined how well the Species at Risk Act is working, and tracked the behaviour of mountain lions and marten after wildfire.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Many of our faculty conduct research internationally, so students learn in the classroom about our current international perspectives. Some students who conduct their own research have done so internationally, such as recent Honours projects in Mauritious and Singapore.
STUDENT NETWORK
Join our student-led chapter of The Wildlife Society, composed of student and professional members. Take advantage of increased networking, career development, practical workshops about field skills, and learning opportunities that prepare you for national and international opportunities.
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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