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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 Welcomes You 2025 to be hosted from April 22 – 24, 2025
Are you a new admit for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) at UBC? Congratulations! Navigating the beginning of your university journey can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Join the LFS Student Outreach Team in collaboration with LFS Student Services for LFS Welcomes You from April 22 – April 24 2025.
This is a week-long series of welcome events that will help answer your questions, introduce you to your new faculty, and provide information on what you can expect in the coming months as a new LFS Student. Whether you have accepted your offer or not, we encourage you to join us! We look forward to connecting with you.
Take a look at the schedule of events and register below:
Join Student Transition and Engagement Advisor, Shannon Blakely along with current students, Francesca Penalosa, Vrinda Sabitha, and Emiko Araki, for a closer look at all things LFS. We’ll walk you through our undergraduate programs and the next steps in accepting your offer.
The session will be hosted on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT.
To register for this session or sign up to receive the recording, fill out this registration form.
If you want to learn more about your program, the majors offered, and opportunities within FNH, join Undergraduate Student Support Specialist, Ayra Faiz, along with Professor Jennifer Black, 3rd year FNH student, Raya Hartshorne, and alumna, Valentina Mata, to get the inside scoop.
The session will be hosted on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT.
To register for this session or sign up to receive the recording, fill out this registration form.
If you want to learn more about your program, the majors offered, and opportunities within APBI, join Indigenous Academic Advisor, Jordan Scansen, along with Professor Simone Castellarin current students, Luna Omiddoust and Omar Husain, and alumna, Andrea Walterhouse, to get the inside scoop.
The session will be hosted on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT.
To register for this session or sign up to receive the recording, fill out this registration form.
If you want to learn more about your program, the majors offered, and opportunities within FRE, join Director of Student Services, Christine Klaray, along with Professor Carol McAusland, 4th year FRE student, Tuan Hoang, and alumna, Sasha Dobisz to get the inside scoop.
The session will be hosted on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT.
To register for this session or sign up to receive the recording, fill out this registration form.
Wondering what you can do with an LFS degree? Come to this session to learn more about how career-ready skills are embedded into your classes and hear of opportunities for life after LFS from LFS alumni including Jeff Holmes, 4th year UBC Medical Student, Allison Pritchard, Legal Associate and Legal Secondee (graduate of the University of California, Berkeley), and Jules Unick, UBC Master of Education in Sustainability, Regeneration & Resilience student. The session will be hosted by our Director of Student Services, Christine Klaray!
The session will be hosted on Thursday, April 24 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PDT.
To register for this session or sign up to receive the recording, fill out this registration form.
Land One is an integrated first year cohort program for students in the Faculty of Forestry or the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. You’ll spend two terms with a familiar group of peers, exploring the fast-growing field where our land, forests and food systems intersect. In a cohort of 50-60 students, you’ll get to work collaboratively with your peers and professors along with getting the unique opportunity to go on field trips and learn from guest speakers.
To learn more, check out this Land One Information session hosted by our Land One instructors and Academic Advisors. You'll also get the chance to hear from former Land One students as they share their first-hand experience so you can take a closer look at this potential option and find out the steps to apply.
The sessions will be hosted on Wednesday, April 16 and Tuesday, May 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm PDT.
To register for the Land One Information session, fill out this registration form.
You can also learn more on the Land One website.
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: Food Markets and Development, Land, Resources and Environment, Food and Resource Management
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 take the lead – 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.
Check out the LFS YouTube Channel to find more videos like the one above!
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
Ever wondered what student life and career opportunities are like for LFS students? Here you can explore career resources and information about how LFS prepares students for professional pathways – some of which may surprise you!
Career Carrots Podcast
Career Carrots is a podcast series that is hosted by Allison Mander-Wionzek (LFS Career Strategist) and Ella Gozali (LFS Student Services Program Assistant), meant to help students develop their career journeys by sharing unique stories, experiences, and tips.
Listen to the first three seasons on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Co-Op Opportunities
The UBC Science Co-op Program connects students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with employers across various industries. Our Land and Food Systems students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world issues, such as human health, sustainability, and the use of land and water resources. Past Land and Food Systems Co-op students have worked in areas as diverse as nutrition research, food analysis, product development, and quality assurance.
If you are interested in getting work experience during your degree,
click here to learn more!
Work Learn Program
The Work Learn Program supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on and off campus, offering current UBC Vancouver students the opportunity to develop their professional skills in a professional setting. Learn from a mentor, expand your professional network, and gain work experience and skills through a part-time UBC job while taking classes.
For more information on the Work Learn Program, click here!
Check out some other ways to build career exploration into your time at LFS!
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Involvement & Careers Support curated by the LFS Student Services team
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Check out UBC Career Centre for all their career workshop offerings
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Check out “What can I do with my Land and Food Systems degree?” Learn about different types of experiences, involvement, and careers in LFS
Featured LFS Graduates
Unsure of where your degree can take you? You may end up in the career you wanted from the start, but you may choose a different path once you get here. Many of our students also go on to pursue degrees in medicine, dentistry, law, research and other professional programs beyond their undergraduate degree. Check out our featured alumni profiles to see just how diverse a Bachelor of Science from LFS can be.
Regional Head - Asia Pacific - Impact, Monitoring, and Reporting
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Crafting a Career with Purpose: Pathway from LFS to Environmental Innovation
Principal Consultant
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Navigating a Career in Agriculture
Research Analyst
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
LFS Where I Connected my Passion for Food Systems and Research
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
LFS Outreach Team
You can learn more about our LFS experience and why we chose this Faculty for our post-secondary studies in our bios below.
Ashley Jang
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
After completing my undergraduate degree, I hope to find a health care career that allows me to combine my passion for helping others and my interest in sustainability.
Angela Geng
Master of Science in Food Science
My love for Food and Nutritional Sciences led me to find an interest in analyzing food properties and I'm excited to continue my academic journey as I pursue my Master of Science in Food Science.
Kynzie Wagar
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
I have always had a love of animals and science! After finishing my undergraduate degree in Applied Animal Biology, I hope to go to veterinary school.
Taste of LFS 2024
Thank you to those who joined us for a week of virtual events and workshops to learn more about the programs offered in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems! We hope Taste of LFS gave you a chance to connect with Academic Advisors, faculty members, and current students, to ask questions about your academic journey, and to explore the many opportunities available to you in LFS.
If you were unable to attend any of the sessions, you can watch the recordings on YouTube. Below you can find descriptions of what you can expect from each of our sessions.
LFS Information Session: Come learn more about our friendly Faculty! Our community leaders and peers drive change in the areas of food security and safety, human nutrition, and the way we lean on our land. Learn from our Academic Advisors and current students about our unique program options, get your admissions questions answered, and explore how LFS can help you deepen your knowledge of core sciences and expand your specialized skills in the systems you choose to study.
Applied Biology Deep Dive: Looking for a program that allows you to pursue your multidisciplinary interests? Join our faculty member, Professor Sean Smukler, alumna, Bryna Turk, and current APBI students, Beth Downie and Cameron Donnelly as they take a closer look at the Applied Biology program and the majors it offers. We’ll follow this up with a case study on wildlife-human conflict to understand the possibilities of APBI coursework.
Food, Nutrition and Health Deep Dive: This session will explore the Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) program. Join current FNH student, Wing Cheong, alumna, Rabeeah Diwan, and Professor Gail Hammond as they take a closer look at the Food, Nutrition, and Health Program and the majors it offers. We’ll follow this up with a case study about the nutrition transition, so you can get the flavour of FNH coursework and explore key concepts taught in FNH, and hear about all the ways you can get involved.
Food and Resource Economics Deep Dive: Join FRE professors, Richard Barichello and Jonathan Proctor and alumnus Chang Che as they take a closer look at the new direct entry Food and Resource Economics program and the majors it offers. We’ll follow this up with a case study about the benefits of using economics to track human-wildlife conflict so you can get a taste of FRE coursework.
Seeds of Success – LFS and Your Career: In this session, you’ll learn about the benefits of being in a unique Faculty that gives students real-world experiences to apply the science that they are learning. Join us for a lively panel discussion with LFS alumni, Parisa Kabir (BSc Global Resource Systems, 2023), Tim Wu (BSc Food, Nutrition and Health, major in Food, Nutrition and Health, 2022), and Vivian Li (BSc Food, Nutrition and Health, major in Nutritional Sciences, 2023), to learn about the paths they took after graduation – from grad school, to the private sector, to a career back at UBC.