Environmental Science

As we look at the world around us, it's alarmingly evident that humanity faces significant environmental challenges that are complex, multi-faceted, and of ever-increasing importance. Redeemer's Environmental Science program studies nature and how humans interact with God's creation. A strong focus on biology and chemistry equips students to be stewards of the earth and its natural resources, focused on contemporary environmental issues and sustainability.

Environmental Science is a Bachelor of Science degree program within the Chemistry & Environmental Studies Department. It is offered as an honours major and as a major.

The Applied Social Sciences program does not have program-specific admission requirements.

Applicants from Ontario will be considered for general undergraduate admission based on the following requirements:

• Successfulcompletion ofGrade 12U English
• Five additional Grade 12 U or M level courses
• Minimum grade average of 65%
• No O-level courses or Co-op courses used

Admission Requirements

Applicants from countries other than Canada and the United States will be considered for admission based on the following requirements:

• High school diploma (or equivalent); minimum average of 65%
  • Alongside your transcript, we may also require any secondary school certification/examination results (e.g. CAPRE, WAEC, WASSCE, CXC, HKDSE, etc.). Notarized transcripts may be used in some cases.
• Required documents, where applicable:
  • From an American-based School: minimum CLT score of 58, ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 980 (if you took the old SAT test, minimum score of 940 (CR+M) is required).
    Redeemer is approved to administer the CLT exam to students. Redeemer is also approved to administer ACT tests if the student is applying to Redeemer.  We cannot provide ACT tests to other individuals.  For more information about writing an ACT test or CLT exam at Redeemer, contact reg@redeemer.ca.
  • From an International Baccalaureate (IB) School: minimum total score of 28 points in at least 6 subject areas.
  • From a school in the British system: General Certificate of Education (GCE) of good standing in 5 subject areas, 2 of which must be at the A-level

• Attended a secondary school (academic studies) in an English speaking country full-time for at least three years.
• Attended an accredited English medium university in full-time academic studies for at least one year.
• Resided in an English speaking country for at least four years immediately prior to applying to Redeemer.

1. Apply online!
   Start and submit your application online! It’s $120 CAD to apply.
   Please note: In most cases, international applicants will only be considered for fall term admission. To be considered for winter term admission, you may appeal this requirement with your admissions counsellor.
2. Send in your transcripts
   Request and submit up-to-date and official transcripts from your high school(s). Transcripts need to come to us directly from the guidance office (whether it be a hard copy by mail or a photocopy by email). Transcripts must be presented in English, either translated directly by the school, through a notary or through WES translation services. To be eligible for transfer credit, international transcripts (outside Canada/USA) must be sent through a WES course-by-course evaluation.
3. Submit additional required documents
   See “Admission Requirements” section below.