Bachelor of Environmental Science (Major, Honours and General) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program for students who want to develop scientific solutions to environmental problems.

Faculty: Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources | Duration: Major and honours: 4 years; General: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Undergraduate students receive both a solid scientific background complimented by a core of environmental information. Students have the opportunity to specialize in one of a diverse range of focus areas along with access to unique experiences including:

Career pathways

Areas of employment include: Environmental consulting firms Municipal, provincial and federal government conservation districts, Energy and utility companies, Analytics firms, Parks and outdoor recreation agencies, Forestry sector Wildlife, fisheries, and ecosystem management organizations

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Physics 40S and one of Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science 40S, with no less than 60% in each course.

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.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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