Overview
At the Bieler School of Environment, you will learn how to communicate and contribute effectively on a range of environmental issues. Benefit from an environment where ingenuity and openness to new ideas are encouraged – and learn to question established norms with confidence.
The Major in Environment brings together a broad spectrum of perspectives, ideas and expertise to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our environment and world. The program is intensely interdisciplinary, and students work side-by-side with colleagues from all fields of inquiry.
This major must be completed along with a Domain. The related Domains are:
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Environmetrics
- Land Surface Processes and Environmental Change
- Water Environments and Ecosystems (Biological or Physical)
- Ecological Determinants of Health (Population or Cellular)
- Food Production and Environment
- Renewable Resource Management
Careers
By studying the environment through an interdisciplinary lens, graduates of the Bieler School of Environment are prepared to tackle a breadth of pressing environmental issues from many angles. Possible career paths include:
- Environmental Policy Advisor
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Assessment Officer
- Green Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Journalist / Science Communicator
- National / Provincial Parks Planner
- Climate Change Analyst
- International Development Planner / Project Officer
Course Work
As an Environment student you can take courses like:
Possible Minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
Minors that complement this program:
Related Majors
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Check the full admission requirements for information about deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of your application.