The Environmental Sciences Program is designed to give students a broad perspective on the environment. It concentrates on understanding the major environmental issues facing human societies and adopts an integrative cross-disciplinary approach to the study of these issues.

Participation in the Co-op program will give you a head start in your career. Your work experience will take the form of four 4-month work placements at a variety of different organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You must complete all four work terms in order to receive a co-op designation on your transcript. Your first work term placement starts in the summer of your second year.
To apply to the Environmental Sciences Co-op program, you must be a full-time, second year student enrolled in Environmental Sciences at UBC.

Department Site: www.ensc.ubc.ca

Work Term Schedule

Schedule A

Schedule B

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 schedule is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.

Sample Jobs

• Research Assistants with Water & Aquatic Sciences Research labs
• Quality Control Technician for fish farms
• Instructor in educational summer programs
• perform chemical analysis, water sampling and fieldwork
• participate in Sustainability Development research

Application Requirements

• Have around B- average
• Be enrolled at UBC as a full-time student in good academic standing in Mathematics, English and the Sciences
• Demonstrate good communication skills, possess a responsible, and mature attitude
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
• Demonstrate interest in their chosen field
• Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland