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Learn to identify the scope of environmental challenges and assess solutions based on fundamental principles of how organisms perform in their interactions with their biological, geochemical and physical environment.
Our Environmental Science program unites ideas from biology, chemistry and geography to understand how physical and chemical processes affect rock, soil, air and water, which then affect the distribution, abundance and performance of living organisms.
Program Highlights
Co-op is available (apply after first year).- Internal and external funding provides opportunities for you to work with faculty mentors on a wide range of projects.
- An interdisciplinary scope gives you a diverse set of courses that emphasize lab and field experience.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience linking ideas from the classroom with critical-thinking skills that will enable you to identify and solve environmental problems.
First-Year Courses
- Unifying Life Processes
- Biological Diversity and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Introductory Calculus for the Natural Sciences
- Calculus I for the Natural Sciences
- Environment, Sustainability, and Society
- Introduction to Physical Geography
- The Anatomy of Earth
- 0.5 elective credit
Choice may be offered for a selection of these courses. For detailed information, visit Program Requirements.
Admission Requirements
We encourage applicants of all academic backgrounds to apply.
Ontario High School Curriculum
- Minimum admission range:
mid 70s - Competitive admission range, based on last year’s admitted students: mid 80s.
- English, Chemistry and Advanced Functions at 60%.
- Biology at 70%.
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.
Other Curriculums
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for international curriculums, other Canadian curriculums, transfer students and more.
Design Your Degree
These are a few popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
- Management Option
- Global Studies Minor
- History and Philosophy of Science Minor
- Communication Studies Minor
Check out other options to enhance your degree.
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