Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Why study Microbiology at UBC Okanagan?
Get your UBC degree in microbiology, a College of Applied Biology accredited program designed to provide graduates with a breadth of knowledge in microbiology as it applies to the environment, health and industry.
Students gain a wide range of lab, communication, critical thinking and writing skills.
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
- Food products technologist
- Forensic laboratory analyst
- Infectious disease control specialist
- Medical scientist
- Microbiologist
- Microbiology quality control technologist
- Molecular biologist
- Nursing scientist
- Patent agent
- Pathology assistant
- Pollution control technologist
- Project planner
- Public health inspector
- Public policy advisor
- Reclamation scientist
- Registered professional biologist
- Renewable energy consultant
- Science policy analyst
- Toxicologist
- Waste management specialist
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 CONNECTIONS
Work with renowned faculty researchers exploring topics ranging from gene regulation to immune responses and susceptibility to inflammatory bowel diseases.
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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