EOAS is one of the largest and most diverse Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences departments in the world. Our research and teaching extend beyond Earth to planetary systems, addressing global challenges through an interdisciplinary approach.

EOAS is home to cutting-edge research and innovation. From understanding our oceans, landforms, and atmosphere, to managing resources and mitigating natural hazards, our faculty and students are at the forefront of answering some of society’s most important questions about Earth, our natural and lived environments, and beyond.

Discover our world-class Earth Science undergraduate degree programs, career paths, courses, award opportunities, student achievements and events, and academic support. Why EOAS? Gain a deep understanding of our physical world through hands-on research opportunities and mentorship from a world-class faculty.

Undergrads & grad students - See the tabs above for lists of courses, professors, and advising for bachelors (BSc) degrees. UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence.

UBC众多专业在QS排名中名列前茅，其中EOSC是个“冷门专业”。 低调的它其实超级优秀，实际 加拿大排名第一，世界排名第十二（QS, 2019） EOSC到底是怎么样的专业呢？

Science - Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (July 2025) The Vancouver Summer Program with UBC Science provides students with the opportunity to study at a top international research university and experience local Vancouver culture. What you might expect/course format.

Explore these flexible, asynchronous Hybrid Courses in Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences—fully online all term for both on-campus and distance students. Learn at your own pace, with only the final exam held in person at UBC (no remote option). See the wide-range course selections offered by EOAS.

The UBC-Geophysical Inversion Facility (UBC-GIF) is an academic research unit within the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Our research group is comprised of professors, graduate students, researchers and software developers; see people.

Research by professors, researchers, graduate and undergraduate students in EOAS contributes to increasing humanity’s knowledge about how the Earth, its atmosphere & oceans (and other planets) work.

Geoscientific Data Analysis and Empirical Modelling: Application of data analysis and empirical modelling strategies for conducting a data-oriented research in geosciences; from setting research questions and hypothesis to delivering and interpreting results. Examples are drawn from across the Earth, ocean, atmospheric and planetary sciences.