BA&Sc (Honours) Sustainability at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Sustainability program offers graduates a comprehensive education spanning Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. Experiential learning over four years, alongside skill development, prepares students to lead in various careers addressing modern sustainability challenges. Core courses provide a solid foundation, while elective paths allow specialization.

Faculty: Science | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: September | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The senior capstone project involves pan-disciplinary teams tackling real-world sustainability issues.

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: Health administrator, Health policy analyst, Public health officer, Policy consultant, Environmental assessment officer, Environmental policy analyst, Green technology consultant, Natural resource manager, Sustainability officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U). It is recommended that Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) is taken. Note : Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Last year's cut-off N/A Expected cut-off Mid-70s

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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