Your degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences

While studying Earth and Ocean Sciences, you’re learning about the history and dynamics of our planet and how to best manage its resources and the environment we live in. You’ll develop important skills across a broad spectrum of disciplines incorporating geology, geophysics, oceanography and atmospheric sciences.

These skills may include:

• Application of knowledge about the physical environment, spatial relations, and climate change
• Recognition and classification of earth materials, movements, and structures
• Identification of relationships between geoscience problems and societal factors
• Application of various scientific approaches to solve geological and oceanographic problems
• Field research and analysis
• Modeling and sampling techniques
• Usage of programming languages including MATLAB and Python

There are many career paths that can combine your academic backgrounds, skills, and experience with your different interests. Read through the job titles below for ideas. Some career options may require further education or training.

Visit the National Occupational Classification website to research basic requirements and responsibilities of jobs in your field.

Your experiences will open doors to new opportunities and help clarify your values and interests.

Employers often hire people they know, so help them get to know you. You can build your network through clubs, classes, informational interviews, and more. There are so many ways to make connections and find mentors.

The professional associations below are also great resources for meeting people, learning about specific industries, and finding job and volunteer opportunities. Most have reduced membership rates for students and new grads.

Find UBC Earth and Ocean Sciences graduates on LinkedIn to learn about where they’re working, and their career and academic paths.