Your degree in Environmental Sciences

While studying Environmental Sciences, you’re learning to use interdisciplinary skills to analyze issues impacting the earth. You’ll develop important scientific skills and perspective to consider how people can live in a more sustainable way.

These skills may include:

• Gain a systematic understanding of environmental issues
• Field sampling
• Data analysis and modeling
• Analysis of contaminants and pollutants
• Observation and interpretation of data experimental design
• Environmental impact assessments and audits
• Technical report writing
• Technical knowledge using geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, and computer programming

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 Environmental Sciences graduates on LinkedIn to learn about where they’re working, and their career and academic paths.