Environmental Science major (College of Agriculture and Bioresources) at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Environmental Science major in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) explores the relationship between environmental constraints and sustainable development, with emphasis on prairie agriculture and forestry. The emphasis is on practical field experience in Prairie and Boreal Forest environments, laboratory analysis and computer-based interpretation of results. Graduates are eligible for Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) membership in Saskatchewan.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Duration: 4 years (120 credit units) | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May) and Summer (July) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

First year covers AGRC 110-113, CHEM 112, BIOL 120 and either BIOL 121 or EVSC 110. Later years include environmental policy, risk assessment, environmental quality, field courses such as EVSC 380 Grassland Soils and Vegetation, EVSC 421 Contaminated Site Management and Remediation, and the EVSC 485 Environmental Science Capstone. Direct-entry students complete a minor.

Career pathways

Environmental consultant, land reclamation specialist, surveyor, forester, agricultural producer, land appraiser, hazardous waste specialist, ecologist, technician, agronomist, and international development work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Saskatchewan high school applicants: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (one subject deficiency allowed, to be cleared before second year); minimum admission average 70%. University/college transfer applicants: same required classes, minimum average 60%. Applicants whose first language is not English may have to prove English proficiency.

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,670 a year (2026-27). Typical full-time annual tuition estimate; varies with classes taken. Excludes student fees and books. Source

International applicants: CAD 41,964 a year (2026-27). Typical full-time annual tuition estimate; varies with classes taken. Excludes student fees and books. Source

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.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/environmental-science.php

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