BSc Honours Environmental Science

Food and water security for all North Americans depends on the Great Lakes, and environmental scientists play a critical role in their management and sustainability. Here, at the heart of the Great Lakes, we provide our students with comprehensive and balanced training in the physical and living environment – atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere. Through a systems-based approach, you will learn and apply a diversity of scientific tools and skills to understand the structure, function and health of this globally important freshwater resource. Our students have the skills employers are looking for.Our comprehensive Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Environmental Science and Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) undergraduate degree programs provide students with diverse classroom and experiential training and knowledge in the physical and living environment as well as humanenvironment interactions. The programs provide students the breadth and flexibility they require to pursue their own interests as well as to prepare for exciting careers. Through partnerships with the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), our programs are supported by World-class facilities engaged in research critical to the health and sustainability of the Great Lakes Basin. The programs also provide students with opportunties to pursue certificates, minors, or a Geography teachable, which can help you to further equip and differentiate yourself for future careers.Career Tracks: Environmental scientist, GIS technician, sustainability specialist, hydrologist, research scientist

MIN. AVG. 70% ONTARIO COURSE REQUIREMENTS ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, and SBI4U. 70% average in all required science and math courses.