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Environmental Science (Post-Diploma BSc) at University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge, Canada

Programme overview

The post-diploma Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science covers the Earth's natural systems and human interaction with the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere through an interdisciplinary approach. Students use facilities in the Alberta Water and Environmental Sciences Building and can declare an optional concentration in Geographical Information Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Intake: Fall & Winter  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Cellular Basis of Life, Weather & Climate, Principles of Genetics, Population Biology, Field Biology, Geographical Information Systems and Microclimatology.

Career pathways

Environmental impact analyst, ecologist, air and water quality specialist, GIS specialist or technician, hydrologist, natural resource specialist, environmental protection officer, wildlife researcher, environmental consultant, conservation biologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduates of approved college diplomas in a related field; see the Admissions site for the list of approved diplomas.

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 application deadlines are listed for the fall term and the winter term; the general application deadline for the fall term at the Lethbridge Campus is June 30, and the winter term application deadline at the Lethbridge Campus is November 1 (Calgary Campus: August 1 for fall, December 1 for winter).

Applications for the fall term open September 15 and winter term applications open January 15. Deadlines: fall term general deadline June 30 (Lethbridge Campus) and August 1 (Calgary Campus); international students June 15; Bachelor of Education (Combined, After Degrees and Early Years Education) February 1; Bachelor of Nursing and After-Degree March 1; Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation March 15; Bachelor of Health Sciences June 1; Bachelor of Music June 15. The undergraduate application fee is $140, waived for Canadian Indigenous students; applications are submitted through ApplyAlberta.

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