Environmental Geography (BSc)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Offered by:Department of Geography, Planning & Environment, Faculty of Arts & Science
Why study Environmental Geography?
Explore the relationships between people and the landscape, whether it’s your own backyard or a vast region on the other side of the planet. As an Environmental Geography major, you’ll take courses in geography, geology and biology, and enjoy the flexibility to complement your studies in another field of interest.
Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll acquire the analytical skills to assess the impact of human activity on natural landforms and cycles. During the program you’ll also:
- Study the causes and consequences of environmental change
- Learn to gather and interpret statistical data
- Acquire technical knowledge of computerized mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Learn to develop effective and efficient policies for environmental management
After graduation, your knowledge and technical skills will prepare you for a career in environmental planning, design and restoration, environmental assessment or resource management.
Program Details
A Bachelor of Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Concentrations:
- Major in Environmental Geography (45 credits)
- Minor in Environmental Geography (24 credits)
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Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec CEGEP: 23
- High School: B- overall, B- in math / sciences
- University Transfers (internal/external): C+ overall, C+ in math / sciences
- Bacc. français: 12 overall, 12 in math / science
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 math, 4 science
Course requirements for admission
- CEGEP STUDENTS: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
- HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: one math and two of either biology, chemistry or physics
- BACC FRANÇAIS STUDENTS: Science programs require the completion of Série S (Sciences) Bacc. français
- IB STUDENTS: one math, one science (HL preferred but SL acceptable). SL grade requirement may vary. Science HL or SL acceptable.
- UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS: one math, one science (if courses are completed during previous studies, they may be considered as the basis of admission)
You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
| You've sent your application from: | Fall term deadline | Winter term deadline |
| Inside Canada | March 1 Certain programs have extended their deadlines. Please check program availability. |
November 1 Not all programs are available for this term. Please check program availability. |
| Outside Canada (International) | February 1 | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Sample classes:
- Mapping the Environment
- The Climate System
- Biodiversity and Ecology
- The Natural Environment: Land and Life
- Sustainable Forestry
More information
- Consult the undergraduate calendar for a complete list of current courses
- View course requirements on the departmental website
Our facilities feature the latest technology that will give you experience with the tools that professionals use in the field. These include:
- A cartography studio
- Climate Modelling Lab
- Landscape Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment Lab
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab
- Forestry Research lab
There is a growing demand for geographers and environmental scientists. Many employers require researchers to conduct environmental assessments for major projects. Employers also seek technical specialists in computer-assisted cartography and GIS. Environmental Geography alumni have established careers in a range of fields including:
- Environmental impact assessment
- Resource conservation
- Environmental consulting
- Geographic Information Systems analysis
- Water science
Recent graduates have become researchers with the NAFTA Commission for Environmental Cooperation and the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biodiversity.
- Curriculum focused on the Environment
- New multidisciplinary Environmental Science
- An emphasis on techniques and skill building in cartography, computer design, geographic information systems, statistics, field work
- Student centred teaching
- Strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching
- Courses taught by dedicated full and part-time faculty
- Courses given in both the day and evening to accommodate students who work
- We cater to non-conventional students
- Excellent Student Advising Program
- Active Geography Student Association
United States students
A US Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all US regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
