Academic school/college: Faculty of Science. UVic’s Faculty of Science is comprised of over 140 members and 100 support employees. Research-intensive programs allow students to work closely with internationally renowned faculty. Co-op optional: up to 4 terms of paid work experience can be included in this degree program. This four-year Bachelor of Science program in Physics and Ocean-Atmosphere Sciences, offered by the Faculty of Science, provides a comprehensive education in the fundamental principles of physics with a specific focus on their application to the study of the oceans and atmosphere. The interdisciplinary curriculum will likely cover core physics areas such as mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and waves, alongside oceanography and atmospheric science topics including climate dynamics, ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, and environmental physics. The optional co-op program allows for up to 16 months of paid work experience, enhancing practical skills and career prospects in fields such as environmental consulting, climate research, oceanographic institutions, and government agencies.

Career options for graduates of this interdisciplinary program are diverse, spanning environmental science, climate research, oceanography, and meteorology. Potential roles include oceanographer, meteorologist, climate modeler, environmental consultant, research scientist (studying ocean and atmospheric processes), and roles in government agencies, environmental organizations, and academic institutions. The optional co-op program provides valuable work experience, increasing employability in these specialized and increasingly important fields.

The University of Victoria boasts a research-intensive Faculty of Science with internationally renowned faculty, offering opportunities for close collaboration in both physics and ocean-atmosphere sciences. It has the largest co-operative education (“co-op”) program in Western Canada, providing up to 16 months of paid work experience. UVic offers a safe, very welcoming, and inclusive community on a beautiful eco-friendly campus. It is located in Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, Canada, known for its natural beauty and environmental focus, offering a unique location for studying ocean and atmospheric sciences with potential access to marine research facilities and coastal environments.