A student's journey from AI innovation to wildfire research
Computer science undergraduate student Shreya Saxena helps protect her community through data.
Dr. Stephen McNeil earns national recognition
Dr. Stephen McNeil, Associate Professor of Chemistry, is among 10 Canadians honoured with prestigious 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
Co-op Student of the Year
Undergraduate computer science student Andela Acic has been named the 2024 UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of the Year.
Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.
