Environmental Sciences
The study of Environmental Sciences investigates the complexity of the natural world: how it works, and the impact of human activity. Give your career a kick-start by participating in UBC Science Co-op. Through your Co-op work terms, you’ll develop an understanding of major environmental issues facing the planet: climate change, loss of biodiversity, air/water pollution, food security, energy production. Gain some cutting edge skills and experience as you build your resume. Opportunities can vary from field based research, aquatics, labs, policy development and implementation, use of technology such as GIS, analytical modelling tools, mapping, and remote sensing. Work locally, elsewhere in Canada or internationally.
Application Deadlines
Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
2 | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
3 | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
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We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.
Application Requirements
- Have a minimum average of around B- (68%)
- Be enrolled at UBC (Vancouver) as a full-time student in good academic standing in mathematics, English and the Sciences
- Having a full-class driver’s license will increase chances of placement by a significant margin as quite a large portion of postings for Environmental Science Co-op require students to have a Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate good communication skills, and possess a responsible, and mature attitude
- Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
- Demonstrate interest in your chosen field
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland
Work-Term Schedules
Schedule A
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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1 | Study Term | Study Term | - |
2 | Study Term | Study Term | - |
3 | Study Term | Study Term | Work Term |
4 | Work Term | Work Term | Work Term |
5 | Study Term | Study Term | - |
Schedule B
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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1 | Study Term | Study Term | - |
2 | Study Term | Study Term | Work Term |
3 | Study Term | Study Term | Work Term |
4 | Work Term | Study Term | Work Term |
5 | Study Term | Study Term | - |
Please note: These are the typical schedules for Environmental Sciences students.
The above schedules are highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.
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We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.