Geological Engineering Program

NewsFlash

Check out the UBC spotlight on recent GeoRox grad Marisol Valerio.

Prof. Oldrich Hungr receives the 2008 Schuster Medal for excellence in geohazard research.

GeoRox's Heather Stewart wins the 2008 APEGBC Gold Medal for top engineering student.

Links in the News

Co-op Experience

Co-op Experience of Geological Engineering Student Katharina Piche

Program Coordinator wins

Program Coordinator Teresa Woodley Recognized for Excellence

Marisol talks

Geological Engineering student Marisol talks about her co-op placements in Australia and Northern Canada.

Segovia's project

Geological Engineering Student Ricardo Segovia's service learning project in Lesotho

E.W.B.

Engineers without borders

Career Information

Geological Engineering Career Information

V.G.S

Vancouver Geotechnical Society Events Calendar

CGS

Canadian geotechnical society

B.C.Gov, C.G.S[pdf]

Geological engineering pioneers in Canada

What is Geological Engineering? It is an interdisciplinary field, which combines principles of geology, geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology, together with other fields (e.g. mining, geography, geophysics) to provide a versatile set of skills needed to solve a wide range of practical problems related to societal interactions with the earth environment.

UBC's Geological Engineering program is a fully accredited engineering program that is highly regarded and internationally renowned for both its undergraduate teaching and graduate research.

Welcome Prospective Students

Our bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering provides students with a solid broad background in science and engineering. A thorough foundation in geology and engineering mechanics, and sufficient depth and breadth in the areas of earth & environmental sciences, economics, mathematics and social science will ensure that you will be able to communicate in an effective and responsible manner in helping meet the needs of society.

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Research Opportunities

We offer many exciting graduate research opportunities, involving both applied and fundamental research, in a wide range of sub-disciplines including Hydrogeology, Environmental Hydrogeochemistry, Geotechnical Engineering (Landslides), and Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Many of our projects are carried out on an international level, with studies being conducted in Canada and the U.S., Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. These projects are closely tied with industry partners to help address the numerous challenges they face, providing our graduates with rigorous training for successful careers in the private sector and/or academia.

For more information on how to apply, please follow this link.