Science is essential to understanding the nature of the threats to the environment and human health. But humanities and social sciences, the disciplines that focus on the human experience, provide insight into how we came to be in this mess, what our ethical obligations are to each other and future generations, and what political, economic, and social strategies might be employed to address environmental problems and promote a more sustainable society.

The multidisciplinary Minor in Migration and Globalization Studies particularly emphasizes the flow of people around the globe, but it also encompasses associated social, economic, geographical, political, and aesthetic dimensions of globalization (reflected in movements of commodities, images, and ideas and their impacts) to deepen understanding of these human movements. The minor provides students an opportunity to develop expertise in an area of increasing national and international importance, and allows them to compare and contrast different disciplinary approaches to these topics.

Geological Engineering is an interdisciplinary program that is housed in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (Faculty of Science), but is under the jurisdiction of the Dean of Applied Science, and administered by a Board of Study. The undergraduate program leads to the B.A.Sc. or "Engineering" Degree. This degree can be obtained with or without participation in the Co-op program.

This new concentration aims to expose students to the challenges that today’s business leaders are facing with regards to environmental, economic and social sustainability by complementing BCOM courses with sustainability studies.

This B.S.F. degree program is designed to facilitate students’ acquisition of specific knowledge, and skill to give them the confidence they need to make effective decisions in the emerging field of Community and Aboriginal forestry.

The Forest Resources Management (Specialization in International Forestry) program combines aspects of forest resources biology and management with developing a global perspective of forest management issues increasingly required for careers in Forestry both in Canada and abroad. The objective of this program is to produce graduates who have a good science foundation, a second language, cultural sensitivity, and both academic and first-hand knowledge of forestry abroad.

The Atmospheric Science Program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Department of Geography. It is an interdisciplinary program, with faculty members coming from not only these two departments, but also from Chemistry, Land and Food Systems and Applied Science.

This program provides a strong background in ecology and has sufficient flexibility to accommodate many related interests, including environmental studies.

The Environmental Sciences Program is designed to give students a broad perspective on the environment. It concentrates on understanding the major environmental issues facing human societies and adopts an integrative cross-disciplinary approach to the study of these issues. Students can pursue either a major or a minor in Environmental Sciences.

This B.S.F. degree integrates science and technology to advance the understanding and practice of sustainable forest management. It will enable you to become a Registered Professional Forester, with diverse career options. You choose to major in either Forest Operations or a Forest Resources Management.

The Global Resource Systems (GRS) program is offered by the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. This program strives to develop exceptional global citizens who promote the values of a civil and sustainable society. The program recognizes that resource problems are complex and require a range of skills, as well as solutions that are global and interdisciplinary in scope. Students customize their degree by selecting both a resource area and region of the world to focus their studies.

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation (B.Sc. (Natural Resources Conservation)) is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in the conservation of natural resources. The program provides students with a solid foundation across several disciplines including the natural and social sciences underlying the conservation and management of natural resources, an appreciation for the political and socioeconomic contexts that affect the design and outcomes of conservation and management strategies, and a working knowledge of technologically advanced tools and quantitative techniques available to renewable resources planners and managers. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on developing communication skills, both oral and written, including approaches to public participation in natural resources planning.

The Forest Sciences (Specialization in International Forestry) program combines the biology and dynamics of forest ecosystems with developing a global perspective of forest issues increasingly required for careers in Forestry both in Canada and abroad. The objective of this program is to produce graduates who have a good science foundation, a second language, cultural sensitivity, and both academic and first hand knowledge of forestry abroad.

The Sustainability and Business specialization is designed to help future business leaders meet this scrutiny as well as to meet the growing demand for business leadership in non-profit and non-governmental organizations. The program offers UBC MBA students a business education in the realms of environmental economics, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility.

Communities around the world are increasingly challenged to provide sufficient, healthy, safe and economically accessible food to meet their needs. A single discipline or viewpoint can no longer address these complex challenges – integrating both knowledge and approaches are required. This program offers advanced study and research leading to a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems.

The School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) mission is to advance the transition to sustainability through excellence in integrated policy and planning research, professional education and community service. SCARP offers Master of Arts (Planning) or Master of Science (Planning) and PhD degrees.

The main purpose of the ISGP is to enable qualified graduate students to pursue advanced interdisciplinary research exceeding the provisions of existing departmental programs. There are no restrictions regarding the topic and in many cases the student draws upon expertise from several distinct faculties.

The Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering (M.Eng.) is a one year intensive study program designed for professionals and engineering graduates eager to upgrade their skills in order to build a solid base for a career in the global mining industry.