Environment, Resources and Sustainability

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,598 / per year

Next Intake September-2026

Environment, Resources and Sustainability

About

Use insights from the natural and social sciences to help solve some of the world’s biggest environmental and sustainability challenges — from water scarcity to pollution to loss of biodiversity.

Integrate ecology and social science and connect practical skills in ecosystem monitoring and restoration with environmental policy analysis, impact assessment and collaborative decision making. Belong to a community of professors, co-op employers, and classmates committed to making positive change.

When you graduate, you can apply your knowledge in a growing number of fields, from green technology, ecological consulting, and environmental law to being a terrestrial and wetland ecologist, sustainability policy analyst, parks and protected area manager, or an environmental educator.

Disciplines

Faculty of Environment

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Ontario students:

Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including any Grade 12 U English (a final grade of 70% is required)

Admission average: High 70s

Not an Ontario high school student? Search our admission requirements.

How to apply

Apply directly to this program on your application.

Career

What can you do with a degree in Environment, Resources and Sustainability?

Graduates commonly pursue careers in education, environment, and research. They often work in government ministries, environmental consulting firms, and more.

Recent graduates

Program Advisor — Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Park Naturalist — Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario
Teacher — Waterloo Region District School Board
Environmental Scientist — Conestoga-Rovers Associates
Ecologist — Dougan Associates
Biologist — Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario
Environmental Consultant — North Shore Environmental Consultants
Power and Energy Transition Lead — a global environmental services firm

Further education

While the full range of further education depends on your individual interests, our graduates often pursue Master’s degrees in political science and public policy, attend law school, or apply to a faculty of education to become a teacher.

Learn about the future of careers in environment, sustainability, and geography.