Environmental Science at Dal: Admission Average
Dalhousie University · Halifax, NS
What average do you need for Environmental Science at Dal?
Environmental Science at Dalhousie University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #5 of 15 Dal programs by admission average.
Strong sustainability focus, good Atlantic policy connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 4 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Environmental Science at other universities
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Statistics
These are typical for Environmental Science programs across Canada. About the Environmental Science degree
After a Environmental Science degree
Environmental Science usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Climate / Environmental Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Urban Planner – $60,000 to $120,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Environmental consulting is the fastest-growing employer of environmental science graduates in Canada.
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills are in high demand - learn ArcGIS or QGIS before graduating.
- UBC and UVic's Pacific coast location provides unique access to ocean and rainforest ecosystems for field research.
Applying to Dal
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research university and one of Canada's 15 founding members of the U15 group. Located in Halifax, Dal is particularly strong in law, medicine, dentistry, ocean sciences, and engineering.
Dalhousie University is in Halifax, NS, was founded in 1818 and has about 21,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $10,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Halifax is one of Canada's most underrated student cities - affordable, vibrant, and growing in the tech sector.
- Dal's law school is consistently ranked among Canada's top five and is a genuinely excellent program.
- The ocean sciences programs are unique in Canada - no other school has Dal's ocean research infrastructure.
Other Dal programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Dentistry (DDS) – high 90s + DAT
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Pharmacy (BScPharm) – high 80s-low 90s
- Ocean & Naval Arch. Eng. – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Management (Rowe School) – high 80s
- Ocean Sciences – high 80s
- Marine Biology – high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s