Environmental Science

Faculty of Science

Description: The world is waking up like never before to the importance of preserving and protecting our environment. Those with knowledge and expertise in environmental science will be able to contribute, at all levels, to encouraging and ensuring the future health of our planet. At Dalhousie, environmental programs apply the research and principles from many disciplines to issues involving our planet's environment. Environmental science is an integral part of several programs.
Website: Environmental Science
Careers: Water quality specialist
Restoration ecologist
Eco-toxicologist
Environmental analyst
Program options: Major/double major
Combined honours
Co-op/work term
Minor available to BA, BSc, BCD or BCSC students
Length of program: 4 years
Prerequisites: High School Courses
    Required

    English
    Pre-Calculus or Calculus
    3 additional university preparatory courses. See Admissions Requirements for more information.
    Recommended
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Geography
    Physics
See Admissions Requirements for more information.
Future academic options: Environmental Design
Environmental Sustainability and Society