Environmental Science at UNBC: Admission Average
University of Northern BC · Prince George, BC
What average do you need for Environmental Science at UNBC?
Environmental Science at University of Northern BC typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #2 of 10 UNBC programs by admission average.
Field research in BC's wilderness is a unique and genuine advantage.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% 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
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- 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 UNBC
The University of Northern BC was founded in 1994 to serve northern and rural British Columbia and is consistently ranked among Canada's top small universities by Maclean's. UNBC is particularly strong in environmental science, forestry, Indigenous studies, and northern health. The campus is surrounded by wilderness, providing unique field research opportunities unavailable anywhere else in Canada.
University of Northern BC is in Prince George, BC, was founded in 1994 and has about 4,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 31.
- UNBC consistently ranks near the top of Maclean's primarily undergraduate category (#2 in the 2026 rankings) - the small size means exceptional faculty access.
- Prince George winters are genuinely cold, but the surrounding wilderness is extraordinary for outdoor and field research.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to northern First Nations communities - meaningful and respected.
Other UNBC programs
- Forestry – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s