Applied Animal Biology (AABI)
The Applied Animal Biology is intended for students who want to study and/or work with animals. It provides students with fundamentals of animal behaviour, animal physiology and related fields as applied to farm, companion and other animals. It also exposes students to the role of animals in human society and the ethical, environmental and other issues that arise. It offers training in research skills needed for graduate work, and (with appropriate selection of courses) prepares students for admission to veterinary and human medicine. Students have various options to gain practical experience on farms and in laboratories, animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation centres.
Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (SAGE)
The Sustainable Agriculture and Environment major focuses on the application of soil, plant and agro-ecological sciences to enhance the sustainable production of food, and other agricultural products, while simultaneously conserving land and enhancing ecological services. Students can tailor their learning experiences to specific interests in agricultural production, integrated agro-ecosystem management, plant science, or soil science. A core resource of the program is the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the UBC Farm where students gain hands-on experience within a diverse managed landscape.
**If you ever feel that an area of interest you would like to learn about is not being covered in the courses you are taking, please reach out to the program advisor or student services to find out about courses and/or extracurriculars that may align with your interests**
Co-op
To be eligible, students must be in at least their third year of an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Admission is by application to the Science Co-op Office. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work environment as determined by the Co-op intake interview. For more information, see the links below:
Honours
AABI
The Applied Animal Biology Honours program is intended for exceptional students with an interest in research. Find up to date details on the UBC Calendar page.
SAGE
The Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Honours option is intended for exceptional students with an interest in research. Find up to date details on the UBC Calendar page.
Minor
As an APBI student, you’re eligible to apply for a Minor in Arts, Commerce, Fermentations, Sustainable Food Systems, or Science.
For more information, see the following links below:
Experiences Abroad
There are a variety of global experiences available to APBI students including exchange, Go Global Seminars, Virtual Go Global programs and Research Opportunities.
Dual Degree with Master of Management
For more information, see the ‘degree options’ tab on the AABI and SAGE program pages on the LFS Website and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration section of the UBC Academic Calendar.
Future Pathways
Many of the students who enter the AABI program at UBC want to get into veterinary medicine in the future. For B.C. Residents, please see The University of Saskatchewan website.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, the USASK Website has details on residence, pre-veterinary course admission requirements, and more!