About Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science, PhD - at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Program Overview

A collaboration between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, the inter-faculty Soil Science Graduate Program offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to MSc and PhD degrees. Students are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies through either the Faculty of Land and Food Systems or Faculty of Forestry, depending upon their research interests.

Career Options

Graduates of the soil science degree program often obtain positions with government or the private sector. Some graduates decide to continue in the area of research and academia with various universities and colleges. Examples of where some graduates are employed:

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• BC Ministry of Forests
• Canadian Forest Service
• Consultant
• Associate Professor, University of Guelph
• Associate Professor, Yale University
• Associate Professor, University of Northern BC
• Environment Canada
• Assistant Professor, University of Bengukulu, Indonesia
• Assistant Professor, University of Venda for Science and Technology, South Africa

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact The University of British Columbia (UBC) to find course entry requirements.

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