To qualify for the degree, students must complete core requirements as well as major requirements.

Students may choose to specialize in the biology stream or the chemistry stream.

The environmental science core ensures a broad education in not only scientific but also cultural, ethical and political issues concerning the environment.

In the third and fourth years, students take in-depth environmental biology or environmental chemistry courses that provide expertise in their chosen stream.

Environmental science is also excellent preparation for students intending to study education and teach science.

Sample first year

Each student is on their own individual learning path. The bachelor of science with a major in environmental science is comprised of 120 credit hours (40 courses). It is important that students work with an advisor to ensure suitable course selection and determine an appropriate course load as students have the option of doing up to 15 credit hours (5 courses) per semester.

Biology stream

If you choose to specialize in the biology stream you will normally take the following courses in your first year:

1. Students taking Chemistry 1810/1200 in the Fall and Winter semesters are recommended to take Chemistry 1001 in Intersession to complete first-year requirements. Students who complete their first year at the St. John’s campus should complete Chemistry 1050/1051 before transferring to Grenfell Campus.
   
   
2. Students in the biology stream may choose to take physics and/or earth science after their first year (recommended in the second year).

Chemistry stream

If you choose to specialize in the chemistry stream you will normally take the following courses in your first year:

1. Students who are required to take mathematics 1090 before entry to mathematics 1000 are recommended to take mathematics 1001 during intersession. Students should complete Mathematics 1001 and Physics 1021 or 1051 in their first year.
   
   
2. Students taking Chemistry 1810/1200 in the Fall and Winter semesters are recommended to take Chemistry 1001 in Intersession to complete first-year requirements. Students who complete their first year at the St. John’s Campus should complete Chemistry 1050/1051 before transferring to Grenfell Campus.
   
   
3. Students in the chemistry stream may choose to take Earth Science 1000 after their first year (recommended in the second year).

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities for graduates:

• environmental chemistry technician
• environmental consultant
• aquaculture specialist
• food inspection or laboratory technician
• park warden

For additional information, visit the School of Science and the Environment or contact Dr. Julie Sircom.