Ecology and Environmental Biology Major, Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

This four-year ecology and conservation biology program provides a comprehensive understanding of biology, with a focus on terrestrial or marine ecology. Students gain hands-on experience through extensive field and laboratory work. Graduates pursue diverse careers in healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and research fields, including medicine, wildlife biology, and molecular biology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Acquire knowledge in the many facets of ecology and conservation biology. Students receive a strong grounding in all aspects of biology before specializing in terrestrial or marine ecology. The program involves extensive field and laboratory experiences.

Careers:

Graduates have gone on to successful careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, medical genetics, university, elementary and high school teaching, dentistry, wildlife biology, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biotechnology, chiropractic, optometry, microbiology, conservation and land management, marine biology, toxicology, bioengineering, molecular biology and more.

Other:

The program is delivered in Kamloops and is four years in length. It is open to international applicants.