About this program
Environmental Sciences
Discover how life is sustained by complex interactions between the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Engage in solving complex environmental problems about our food supply, drinking water, and air we breathe. Learn the scientific principles of the physical environment, biology, chemistry and the environmental impacts and effects of human intervention.
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Admission requirements
Admission to semester one of a degree program and General Studies is available in the Fall semester only. A semester one degree applicant is defined as one who will receive fewer than 2.00 transfer credits upon admission.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Major
Semester 1
- Discovering Biodiversity
- General Chemistry I
- Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- Elements of Calculus I
Semester 2
- General Chemistry II
- Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Introduction to Environmental Economics, Law & Policy
- Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
Semester 3
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Soil Science
- Fundamentals of Environmental Geology
Semester 4
- Ecology
- Introduction to Environmental Microbiology
- Introduction to Biogeochemistry
- Statistics I
Semester 5
- Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
- Survey of Natural Resource Economics
- Environment and Resources
Semester 6
- Aquatic Systems
Semester 7
- Project in Environmental Sciences
Semester 8
- Project in Environmental Sciences
Restricted Electives
Scholarships & funding
We offer several scholarships, for more information please visit our website.
Tuition
International fees - $30,500- $42,200CAD
Career paths
Sample Careers
- Environmental scientist
- Air and water quality monitoring specialist
- Environmental coordinator/analyst/consultant/specialist
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University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is ranked as one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities, with top marks in student experience. No matter where you're from, once you enrol at U of G, you’re part of a community – a network of...
Why study at University of Guelph
The city of Guelph was ranked in 2019 as one of the top 50 places to live in Canada.
The university campus boats a gorgeous walking campus, stunning greenery and beautiful building and facilities.
With over 200 student clubs, 7 dining halls, 19 intramural sports and a 25,000 sq. foot fitness centre, you can see why we are recognized as a Canadian leader in student experience.
There are so many ways for prospective international students to reach out to the university. Check out all our social media handles, as well as our university website and admission pages for up to date news. We also offer international students the ability to chat with current international students through our UniBuddy platform. Go onto our international admission webpages to find more details on how to get in touch with a student or staff UniBuddy and start chatting!
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