Environmental Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Why study Environmental Science?
Tackle some of the most important issues we face today: climate change, natural resource management and sustainability. Examine the endangerment of species, natural systems and the effect of pollution. As an Environmental Science student, you’ll follow a path where geography, geology, biology, chemistry, computer science and engineering intersect.
Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll learn to assess the impact of human activity on natural cycles and landforms. You can choose to apply your skills during an internship or field research. 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
- Choose to specialize in Ecology, Hydrosphere or Geoscience
After graduation, your knowledge and technical skills will prepare you for a career in research.
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
- Honours in Environmental Science (69 credits)
- Specialization in Environmental Science (69 credits)
Academic streams
Once students are admitted, they may choose from one of three academic study streams:
More information
Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec CEGEP: 23
(Honours: 28) - High School: B- overall, B- in math / sciences
(Honours: B+ overall, A- in math / sciences) - University Transfers (internal/external): C+ overall, C+ in math / sciences
(Honours: B+ overall, B+ in math / sciences) - Bacc. français: 12 overall, 12 in math / science
(Honours: 14 overall, 15 in math / science) - International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 math, 4 science
(Honours: 31 overall, 5 math, 6 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.
Honours programs: Students applying directly to an honours program should list it as their first choice. If not admitted to honours, they will automatically be considered for the next highest program (i.e. specialization or major).
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:
- Environment and Society
- The Climate System
- Resource Analysis and Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Geographic Information Systems
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, or seek technical specialists in computer-assisted cartography and GIS. Environmental Science alumni have established careers in a range of fields including:
- Environmental impact assessment
- Resource conservation
- Environmental consultant
- Geographic Information Systems analyst
- Water scientist
Recent graduates have become researchers with the NAFTA Commission for Environmental Co-operation and the Secretariat for the UN Convention on Biodiversity.
- Truly multi-disciplinary education that provides the sound scientific knowledge essential to work in environmental disciplines
- High-quality teaching and academic support
- Modern computing facilities accessible to all undergraduates
- Highly specialized research equipment for student projects
