Northern Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences stream)
Yukon University
Canada, Whitehorse
Northern Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences stream)
About
The Northern Science diploma, ENCS stream, prepares students for transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ENCS) program, offered at Yukon University in partnership with the University of Alberta. The diploma program provides two years of university transferable courses that fulfill the requirements to enter the third year of the ENCS program with a Major in Northern Systems.
The Diploma of Northern Science, ENCS stream, is awarded for the completion of the equivalent of 60 credits. Courses are selected from Core and Elective options, as well as two additional three-credit "free electives". These free electives can be chosen from a variety of disciplines (discuss with a Program Advisor).
Requirements
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission, students must have completed a minimum of two of the following high school subjects, or equivalencies:
- English 12
- Biology 11
- Chemistry 11
- Precalculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12
Students who do not have all of the high school subjects or equivalencies listed above may be admitted to the Northern Science (ENCS Stream) program but will be required to complete upgrading for the subjects that they are missing. Upgrading courses are available through YukonU's School of Academic and Skill Development.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 400 / creditApplication Fee
CAD 100How to Apply
Four simple steps to starting your Yukon University education.
1. Apply online for most programs
- Please refer to the program page for specific application instructions for partnership programs such as Education, Social Work and Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
2. Submit transcripts
Submit your official transcripts (mailed or email directly from your previous school). Applications without official transcripts cannot be processed.
Admissions Office
Yukon University
500 University Drive, PO Box 2799
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 5K4
Canadian applicants, please provide proof of your previous education in one of the following ways:
High school graduates
- Submit an official copy of your transcript
- Note: please be aware of all application deadlines and apply early, even though you may not yet have completed the required courses.
Grade 12 students
- Submit your transcript and a copy of your most recent report card
- Arrange to have your high school send a final transcript when it becomes available
Mature students
(19 years of age or older or 17 years of age and out of school at least one full academic year)
- Submit your high school transcript
- You may also be required to write University Assessments
3. Notice of acceptance
Once we have your application and your official transcripts (or Assessments & testing results), we will make a decision about your acceptance into the program. It can take up to four weeks to process your application once we have all supporting documents, so please ensure that we have these as soon as possible.
Letters of acceptance, along with all future correspondence, will be emailed so please be sure that you have included an up-to-date email address with your application.
4. Registration
After you have received your Letter of Acceptance into the program, you still need to register for your courses. This does not happen automatically. You need to talk to a Program Advisor to choose your courses.
Learn more about completing your enrolment
Northern Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences stream)
Yukon University
Canada,
Whitehorse
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