To enter a Science Degree Program in the Faculty of Science, students must complete the equivalent of a UBC first-year Science program. Enrollment in Geology programs is limited, but currently all students with eligibilty for 2nd-yr Science are admitted. Students can work towards either an Honours Degree or a Majors Degree. Majors This is suitable for students interested in Earth Sciences who wish to complete a B.Sc., but who would prefer more flexibility than is provided in the Honours Program. There is also a Science Co-op option which takes an extra year, but includes work terms with industry employers.
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The Majors is appropriate for those intending to enter other professional schools, such as Education, Law, Business, Architecture, etc. Also, an Honours Degree is the preferred route for students who wish to continue to the MSc or PhD level, as it is becoming increasingly difficult to gain entry into graduate school without the Honours degree. Rigorous, multidisciplinary programs of study at the undergraduate level are recommeded for strong students interested in specific career paths, or who plan to apply for graduate school. The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences offers several options for combining disciplines within the earth sciences, and one option is available for tailoring an honors degree program to the individual's preferences. Five combined options are available for geology.