Earth & Environmental Sciences (Associate Degree)

About this programme

When applying online at Education Planner BC select: "Science - Associate Degree". Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. Explore how our planet formed and evolved over the past four and a half billion years with the Associate of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences. You’ll learn how the various spheres of our planet interact, how life evolved over time and the modern threats to biodiversity. Specific topics of study may include plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils and the ancient rock record, the science and environmental impacts of resource extraction, as well as global climate change over time. Associate degrees take two years to complete and concentrate on one area of study. If you plan your courses carefully with a university program in mind, you’ll be able to transfer all 60 credits to university. In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. To ensure your courses transfer, see the BC Transfer Guide. Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program , which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.