Environment (Faculty of Science)

At the Bieler School of Environment, you will learn how to communicate and contribute effectively on a range of environmental issues. Benefit from an environment where ingenuity and openness to new ideas are encouraged – and learn to question established norms with confidence. 

The Major in Environment brings together a broad spectrum of perspectives, ideas and expertise to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our environment and world. The program is intensely interdisciplinary, and students work side-by-side with colleagues from all fields of inquiry. 

This major must be completed along with a Domain. The related Domains are:

• Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality
• Earth Sciences and Economics
• Biodiversity and Conservation 
• Ecological Determinants of Health - Cellular
• Ecological Determinants of Health - Population
• Environmetrics
• Food Production and Environment
• Land Surface Processes and Environmental Change
• Renewable Resource Management
• Water Environments and Ecosystems - Biological
• Water Environments and Ecosystems - Physical

• Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency
• 23 years of age or older by the start of classes (21 years of age for the Faculties of Management and Music)
• No high school, college or university level studies within the last five years that would constitute a basis for admission
• Two letters of reference
• Mature Student Statements:
  • Letter of Intent, including description of all educational experiences
  • Complete resume of employment and other activities, highlighting points relevant to the application
• In some cases, an interview may be required
• Demonstrate academic potential by successfully completing a minimum number of specific courses (see 'Minimum grades & prerequisites' below) within the three-year period prior to admission and no later than May 15th of the year of application for the intended program (May 1 for some programs). These courses, which may be completed at CEGEP or university, will also fulfill prerequisites for the intended program. 

By studying the environment through an interdisciplinary lens, you will be prepared to tackle a breadth of pressing environmental issues from many angles. Possible career paths include: 

• Environmental Policy Advisor 
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Assessment Officer
• Green Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Journalist / Science Communicator
• National / Provincial Parks Planner
• Climate Change Analyst
• International Development Planner / Project Officer

1. Know your deadlines.

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2. Decide what to study.

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3. Make sure you're eligible.

   Admission to most programs is based on grades only. In this step, you'll find:
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   • The grades that gained entrance to your program in previous years
   • The prerequisites for your program

4. Get ready to apply.

   As of October 1, you can apply. Complete each step of the pre-application to-do list, including:

   • Understand the deadlines that apply to you
   • Prepare your academic documents
   • Identify supporting documents you'll need to provide

5. Submit your application.

   Review our tips on how to apply and see what the application fees will be. Remember that you can apply to two programs.

6. Apply for an entrance scholarship.

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   We'll connect with you by email to let you know when to upload supporting documents, if required. In this step, you'll see:
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   • Supporting documents you may need to prepare
   • How to submit supporting documents, including self-reporting your grades