Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemists employ advanced analytical techniques and problem-solving skills to study the chemistry of air, water and the Earth's surface. Climate adaptation, natural resource development and emerging clean-technology demand skilled environmental chemists. The UBC degree in environmental chemistry provides students with a solid foundation across all subdisciplines of chemistry, along with core courses in environmental science, biology and environmental chemistry.Learn how to use advanced analytical techniques to detect and monitor environmental contaminants from smoke particulates to microplastics. Use problem-solving and teamwork to assess risk, inform policy and remediation.

English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.Complete four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC.Complete four or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. These four years must be immediately prior to attending UBC.Achieve a final exam grade of 70% or better on the provincial examination portion of Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, BC English 12 (achieved August 2019 or earlier), or equivalents.Achieve a final grade of 4 or better on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition; or achieve a final grade of 5 or better on International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature (higher-level or standard level).