Environmental Science
Understand and protect our planet - urgently needed in the era of climate change.
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program combining biology, chemistry, physics, and social science to study environmental problems and solutions. Students examine air, water, and soil quality, ecological systems, and the policy responses to environmental challenges. Canadian programs at UBC and UVic are world-class.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Field Sampling & Monitoring
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Environmental Chemistry
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Climate & Ecosystem Literacy
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: High Growth
Top Universities
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of Victoria – Victoria, BC
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
Environmental Science Admission Averages by University
- Environmental Science at Dalhousie University – high 80s
- Environmental Science at University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Environmental Science at University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Science at Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Climate / Environmental Scientist – Entry $60,000
- Urban Planner – Entry $60,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – Entry $65,000