Applied Biology Majors   Applied Animal BiologyApplied Animal Biology is intended for students interested in studying and/or working with animals, in careers such as veterinary medicine, the animal-based industries, and the humane movement. It provides students with sound up-to-date fundamentals in the field of animal biology based on both theory and application. Potential career paths for graduates from this major include veterinarian, physician, biomedical research, animal ecology, sustainable aquaculture, marine environmental protection, animal training, animal nutrition, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife conservation, agricultural extension, animal welfare. General questions about Applied Biology program, and questions about Applied Animal Biology restricted elective courses, please contact Chris McGill (Program Coordinator) at chris.mcgill@ubc.ca
Related links within our FacultyUBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, Animal Welfare Program, UBC Animal Care Centre, UBC Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research (CAER), Avian Research Centre Applied Plant and Soils SciencesThis major integrates diverse topics in soil-water-plant-atmosphere systems with a focus on the science underpinning crop production and ecosystem management. The major provides students with the flexibility to tailor their learning experience towards a major area of interest within the broader topic focusing on current global and local environmental issues (e.g., climate change, water and air pollution, and food shortages). The major research theme is met through field or laboratory study, or by work-based internships in Canada or abroad. Students begin developing their research question in 2nd year and tailor their choice of electives to best complement the research theme. Potential career paths for graduates from this major include soil scientist, biometeorologist, environmental consultant, natural resource planner, ecologist, conservation officer, academic instructor, agricultural extension officer. Questions about restricted elective courses in Applied Plant and Soils Sciences major, please contact Dr. Mike Novak at michael.novak@ubc.ca General questions about Applied Biology program please contact Chris McGill (Program Coordinator) at chris.mcgill@ubc.ca Related links within our Faculty Soil-Water and Communities, Soil-Water Environmental Laboratory, UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, Biometeorology and Soil Science Group, The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. Food and the EnvironmentThis major brings together agricultural sciences, ecology, and environmental thought to provide the background to issues surrounding the management of land and water to produce food, other agricultural products, and ecological services. Food and the Environment major allows students the flexibility to tailor their learning experiences to their specific interests within the broader topic including resource economics, conservation of wildlife habitat and biodiversity as related to agriculture, integrated agro-ecosystem management, pollution of surface and ground waters, or self-directed areas of study. Students in this major will have the option to gain hands-on experience through an intensive practicum, which will be carried out at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. Potential career paths for graduates from this major include sustainable agricultural systems, organic farm management and design, environmental farm planning, government agricultural extension services, vegetable crop management for market gardens. General questions about Applied Biology program, please contact Questions about restricted elective courses in Food and the Environment major, please contact Related links within our Faculty Food and Resource Economics Group, The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, Soil-Water and Communities, UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
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