Canada is well-positioned to seize opportunities in the emerging bioeconomy because of its global leadership in forestry and agriculture, access to biomass, and skilled workforce. The Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology is the country's first comprehensive program focused on the growing bioeconomy Bioeconomy refers to the parts of the economy that involve the production of renewable biological resources (e.g., wood, plants, wood waste, and organic waste) that are transformed into valuable products (e.g., biofuels, bioplastics, textiles, food additives, and medicine).<br><br>UBC Forestry's Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology is the first program in Canada to provide a multidisciplinary and comprehensive education that's focused on the scientific, economic, and policy issues related to the growing bioeconomy and creating a sustainable future. As a student in this program youll gain a solid foundation for the innovative design and development of renewable materials, energy, and sustainable land-use strategies.