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Laurier (Waterloo)

Environmental Science (BSc) and Studies (BA)

OUAC UZH

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Windsor

Environmental Science/Environmental Studies

OUAC NLS

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Lakehead

Environmental Management (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid-70s”70%“70% minimum average”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
  • 3 of CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, CGW4U, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Chemistry at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Environmental Studies
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • Environmental Science
  • 70% minimum average
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 3 from CGO4M*, CGR4M*, CGU4M*, CGW4U*, ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, and SPH4U.
  • *Only 1 Geography course can be used.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree—Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc—
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesPhysical GeographyEnvironmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isEnvironmental Science and Studies combines the study of natural systems, human behaviour, and environmental problems. The BSc focuses on the physical and biological side — climate, ecosystems, water and soil — while the BA emphasizes policy, society, and how people respond to environmental challenges. Both offer optional co-op work terms, letting you apply what you learn in real environmental organizations.You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis.Environmental Management teaches you how to assess and solve real-world environmental problems — like water quality, habitat loss, and land use — by combining biology, geology, geography, and forestry. Unlike a pure science degree, it focuses on the practical side: working with communities, governments, and organizations to manage natural resources and protect ecosystems. It suits students who want hands-on environmental work and are willing to take co-op placements where you'll apply what you learn on actual projects.
The door tomajors you reach through itenvironmental scienceearth scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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