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Environmental Science (BSc) or (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Understand our changing planet. Shape a more sustainable future. Environmental issues are connected to the way people live, government decisions, and the natural world. Dalhousie’s Environmental Science program goes beyond studying plants, animals, and ecosystems. It helps you understand environmental challenges from many different perspectives.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You will start the program by learning the fundamentals of environmental science and explore topics including current environmental challenges, the ecosphere, resources and sustainability. You’ll get outside the classroom and gain hands-on experience conducting field studies in nearby forests, marshes, rivers, and city parks.

Career pathways

From environmental consulting to research and policy, Environmental Science graduates pursue rewarding careers that help shape a more sustainable future. The state of the environment affects us all and is an increasingly important area of concern. Understanding environmental issues will benefit anyone planning a career in science, business, government, law, journalism, and many other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To enter the Bachelor of Science program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12 Three additional academic subjects Note: All Bachelor of Science students enter the Faculty of Science as undeclared majors. This gives you the freedom to explore your scientific interests during your first year. You will officially declare your Environmental Science major, minor, or specialized options at the end of your first year using your first-year science and math prerequisites. To enter the Bachelor of Arts program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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