Environmental Science (BSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science at Wilfrid Laurier University explores the natural processes that shape our environment and the impacts of human activity on ecosystems. Through co-op, a two-term research specialization and a global field experience spanning Canada, Africa and the Caribbean, you'll study how organisms interact with biological, chemical and physical environments. Gain hands-on experience using laboratory, field and analytical methods to investigate soil, wat

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

agricultural consultant; environmental scientist; laboratory technician; landscape consultant/planner; meteorologist; natural resources analyst; public policy analyst; science writer; surveyor/mapping scientist; water resource specialist

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Application information

Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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