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 Freshwater Science
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SchoolThe University of British Columbia - Okanagan
LocationKelowna, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 8,990
Full-time Graduate: 945
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*67%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
Prerequisites NotesGraduation from high school with a minimum average of 67% (or higher for many programs).
Cost
International: $42,396
Scholarships
DescriptionGet your UBC degree in freshwater science, which integrates and synthesizes aquatic aspects of biology, chemistry, geography, and earth and environmental sciences.

Freshwater science is designed to give you a broad perspective on inland waters. The program concentrates on understanding the science behind emerging environmental issues facing society using a highly interdisciplinary approach. Emerging issues include: land-use/water interactions, toxicants in the aquatic environment, and potential effects of global climate change on aquatic environments and water resources. Students study aquatic chemistry, hydrology, aquatic organisms, and the health of aquatic ecosystems.
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