Interested in LFS? Connect here.
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) has plenty to offer. LFS Links is here to help you connect your interests and passions to one of our four undergraduate programs: Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH), Applied Biology (APBI), Global Resource Systems (GRS), and Food and Resource Economics (FRE).
LFS Undergraduate Programs
Collectively, students in our Faculty strive to address key global issues related to our food systems, global resources, economic prosperity, and the health of our planet. Click on one of our programs below to learn more about why you might pick that program, and what you’d love about it. You can also explore the different majors available.
Why choose this program?
LFS's Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health offers students a comprehensive understanding of the production and processing of food, its marketing, consumption, and effects on human health. Learning about nutrient roles in disease, to the social determinants of health, to the greater food system, FNH prepares students for professional designation, builds a foundation for medical or graduate studies, or prepares them for a career in global food markets — all of it is possible in Food, Nutrition and Health.
You will like this program if:
- you are passionate about human nutrition, disease prevention, food security, global health, and food policy
- you are interested in pursuing a career in public health, medicine, consulting, research, food science or dietetics
- you value an interdisciplinary approach to your learning by integrating topics ranging from health psychology to genetics to medical anthropology into your main discipline (learn more about electives in FNH here)
Majors Offered: Food, Nutrition and Health General, Nutritional Science, Food Science, Food and Nutritional Science Double Major, Dietetics
Why choose this program?
Explore the real-world application of the life sciences to the management of land, animals and food production. You may learn about animal physiology and behaviour or how to produce food in a way that protects our soils, water, air, and biodiversity. Gain practical in-field experience, apply your knowledge to biological issues, and build your research skills along the way with LFS's Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology.
You will like this program if:
- you are passionate about animal welfare, wildlife conservation, food security, resource management, and climate change
- you are interested in pursuing a career in conservation, biomedical research, land management, animal welfare, veterinary practice, sustainable agriculture, and wildlife restoration
- you value hands-on, application-based learning and flexibility in your degree programming
Majors Offered: Applied Animal Biology, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Why choose this program?
The Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics (FRE) program will take your interest in economic and business management application to a whole new level. You may choose to specialize in applied economics by taking courses that focus on natural resource economics, economic development and international trade, or you may choose to obtain a broader skill set by combining courses in economics, business management and science.
You will like this program if:
- you are passionate about global food markets, food security, natural resources, data analytics, economics, and supply chains
- you are interested in using economics and business management to address economic and management issues in food supply chains, including the environmental and resource-related impacts of food production
- your goal is to pursue a career in agribusiness, food processing, waste and resource management, or global trade
Majors Offered: Data Analytics, Business and Markets
Why choose this program?
The Global Resource Systems (GRS) program is a student-centred Bachelor of Science degree that allows students to gain an understanding of natural and agricultural resources from an international and interdisciplinary perspective. Students design their own degrees by choosing a “region” of the world and a “resource” they wish to study. Whether it be global health, international development, agricultural sustainability, or another "resource", you will develop cross-cultural awareness and real-world experience by focusing on your region of choice.
You will like this program if:
- you hope to address global systems and issues by finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of regions around the world
- you are interested in exploring the intersection between a given region and resource/global topic
- you value interdisciplinarity, flexibility, international study experience, and a learner-focused approach in your degree
Please note that this is a second-year entry program. Students typically will apply after their first year of study at UBC.
What makes studying science in LFS different?
Our programs are designed for you to lead with passion. It is up to you to challenge yourself, get your hands dirty, and embrace the opportunities that are offered within our Faculty. You are taught the foundational knowledge you need for upper year courses and are given the freedom to shape your degree around your interests and goals.
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Here are some reasons why you may want to pursue your Bachelor of Science in LFS:
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interdisciplinary studies prepare students to explore and analyze the complexities of small- and large-scale issues faced by our communities
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degree flexibility means students develop a foundational understanding of science through core courses, but have the freedom to explore complex global topics related to their main degree focus
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research-based and hands-on in-class opportunities allow students to develop scientific skills that can be used beyond the classroom
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actively prepares students for graduate studies in professional programs such as medicine and law through career development workshops and mentorship
Meet the Outreach Team
We are the LFS Outreach Team, made up of current LFS students who are working with the LFS Student Services team to meet prospective students interested in applying to our programs and to raise awareness of our exciting Faculty! If you would like to connect with us to learn more about the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, our student experience, and the academic programs and opportunities offered in LFS, we are here to help! We offer LFS campus tours, UBC Farm tours, and Peer-to-Peer advising sessions. To sign up for one or more of these activities, please fill out this form.
Curious to see what the LFS facilities have to offer?
Discover what makes LFS unique by taking a tour around labs, classrooms, and student spaces within LFS faculty buildings.
You'll have a chance to see:
- Vij’s kitchen, a food teaching laboratory donated by Vikram Vij, celebrated restaurateur and dragon investor on Dragon’s Den
- Newly opened Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre
- Learning spaces in the MacMillan Building and the Food, Nutrition and Health Building
Want to learn more about the UBC Farm?
Take a tour around the 24-hectare farm located right on UBC Vancouver’s Point Grey campus. The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) on the UBC Farm is one of many LFS research centres. The CSFS comprises sustainable agriculture and agroecological teaching, research, and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm.
You’ll have a chance to see:
- The xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden
- Active sustainable agriculture research plots
- Organic crop production
Want to learn more about LFS from a student’s perspective?
Meet up in-person or virtually over Zoom with a current LFS student to ask questions and get insight about the LFS student experience. You’ll get the chance to learn all about the unique programs, extracurriculars, and courses that make up the rich opportunities available to students in LFS.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask current students questions like:
- How did they choose their program?
- How did they cater their courses to match their passion and academic interests?
- What types of work or student leadership experience have they gained during their time at LFS?
Day in the Life of an LFS Student