Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Environmental Science at University of Northern British Columbia
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Environment · Prince George campus
What average do you need for UNBC Environmental Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UNBC works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UNBC's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Four additional 4U/4M courses
- Recommended
- SBI3U Biology (Life Sciences 11) or SBI4U Biology (Anatomy and Physiology 12), needed for the major
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (Pre-Calculus 12, minimum 67%), needed for the major
- BC Physics 11 (no Ontario code in UNBC's table), needed for the major
How much does UNBC Environmental Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 first year, $4,600 to $5,000 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $25,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Prince George, $711 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UNBC Environmental Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AstronomyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in MathematicsTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Science, General ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| ChemistryUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Geographic Information Science (GIS)SFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Physical GeographySFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| ScienceUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| ScienceUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Fees: Housing and Residence Life Fees, Residence Meal Plan) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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