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Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences Major at MacEwan University

MacEwan University, Canada

Programme overview

The Environmental Sciences major in the Bachelor of Science sits at the intersection of biological and physical sciences, building the knowledge to understand ecological challenges such as biodiversity loss, wildfires, floods and droughts. It emphasizes experiential and applied learning, including lab and field work, faculty research support, a capstone project and internships with environmental consultants.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  |  Department: Department of Physical Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Introductory biology, earth science and chemistry, then ecology, geographic information systems and soil science, with introductory economics, political science and Indigenous studies courses. Years three and four deepen core principles and applied work. Coursework can be used toward the PGeo, PBiol and PAg designations.

Career pathways

Pollution control specialist, environmental assessment coordinator, environmental scientist, terrestrial ecologist, conservation officer, environmental consultant, environmental educator, scientific support technologist, in consulting, resource management, conservation and remediation, energy and engineering firms, and government or NGO research.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science (admission applies to the degree and its majors): the program is competitive, with a published 2027/28 admission average range of high 60s to high 70s for regular/mature admission and a GPA range of 2.2 to 2.8 for previous post-secondary admission. Regular admission: minimum overall average of 65% with no course grade below 50% in ELA 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30 or Computing Science (5 credits), and one subject from Group A, B, C or D. Environmental Sciences major requires Biology 30 and Chemistry 30; Physics 20 is recommended. Mature admission (Canadian applicants, age 20 or older, one year out of full-time high school) uses the same course and 65% average requirements. Previous post-secondary: at least 24 university credits with a minimum AGPA of 2.0 plus the required mathematics and science courses. English language proficiency is required.

Requirements published at program group level.

Fall intake for all bachelor programmes. Winter intake (Nov 30 deadline) for Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Science and Communication Studies majors, Fine Arts - Arts and Cultural Management and Applied Human Service Administration; Bachelor of Science in Nursing has a Winter intake (Oct 1 deadline). No Winter or Spring/Summer intake for Child and Youth Care, Design, Early Childhood Curriculum Studies, Music, Public Safety and Justice, Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work.

All programmes admit new students in the Fall term; some programmes also offer Winter, Spring/Summer intakes. Fall 2026 classes start 2 September 2026 and Winter 2027 classes start 6 January 2027 for programmes with a Winter start.

Fall deadline June 30 for most bachelor programmes; March 30 for Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer, Psychiatric Nursing (Edmonton), Public Safety and Justice, Science in Nursing and Social Work. Winter deadline November 30 for Arts, Commerce, Science, Communication Studies majors, Fine Arts - Arts and Cultural Management and Applied Human Service Administration; October 1 for Science in Nursing.

Applications open October 1 for Fall, February 1 for Winter and May 1 for Spring/Summer (for the following year). International applicants must apply by May 1 for Fall, October 1 for Winter and January 30 for Spring/Summer unless an earlier closing date is indicated.

Applications are submitted online through ApplyAlberta. The application fee is $110 (2026/27), non-refundable, paid by Amex, Debit MasterCard, MasterCard, Visa or Visa Debit. The admission confirmation deposit is $400 for new domestic students and $1,000 for new international students, applied towards tuition.

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