Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Why study Zoology at UBC Okanagan?
Get your UBC degree in zoology, a program that studies animal biology from the level of the cell to the whole organism. Zoology embraces a broad range of topics in animal biology, such as comparative anatomy and physiology, ecology, developmental biology and molecular biology.
Students in the zoology program will develop an understanding of core biology principles and gain practical experience in laboratory analyses, fieldwork, data analysis and scientific communication.
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,
- Animal care specialist
- Aquaculture specialist
- Biogeographer
- Biological laboratory technologist
- Biotechnologist
- Conservation officer
- Entomologist
- Environmental educator
- Environmental impact assessor
- Fish and wildlife officer
- Fish hatchery technician
- Food inspector
- Forensic biologist
- Park warden
- Pathology assistant
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Science policy analyst
- Toxicologist
- Veterinarian
- 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 OPPORTUNITIES
Conduct your own animal research in the lab or the field alongside one of your professors. Projects range from studies on modelling island biogeography to the comparative physiology of insect epithelial ion transport — just some of the topics renowned UBC faculty researchers are exploring.
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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