Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

Collaborate with colleagues and top professors in the study of Earth dynamics, including its surface, interior and human impacts. The earth and environmental sciences graduate program offers high-calibre research-based degrees to inquisitive and highly motivated students in a collegial, close-knit campus setting that is welcoming and stimulating.Students conduct research with faculty and peers on a variety of issues and research projects, many in collaboration with partners in government, non-profit agencies or industry. Our collective aspiration is to generate new knowledge and understanding that is regionally relevant and of global impact. The PhD is an advanced research degree that requires original and substantive contributions to the advancement of our understanding of earth and environmental systems. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared for careers that involve conducting independent research and teaching in academia, government and industry.PROGRAM MILESTONESestablishing a faculty supervisory committeepreparing, presenting, and defending a dissertation research proposalpassing a candidacy examination that demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge in one’s chosen field and specializationundertaking advanced data collection and sophisticated analytical methodscompleting dissertation research and writing, and defending the workcommunicating research results via conference presentations and publications in scientific journals

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science