Bachelor of Environmental Science in Earth Science (Honours)

The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. Our Environmental Studies program will provide you with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges. Our Environmental Studies programs contain a core of common courses, plus courses required for a major in one of three disciplines: Biology, Earth Science, Geography. Each program contains both Science and Social Sciences & Humanities components to ensure you receive a well-rounded background in modern environmental challenges.If you are interested in majoring in Geography, you have the opportunity to graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies or an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science, depending on whether you choose to emphasize Science or Social Sciences electives. As a Geography or Biology major, you may choose to combine your Environmental StudiesScience degree with a Concurrent Education degree to teach at the IntermediateSenior level.

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma;A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;A minimum 70%* overall final averageInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)