Program description
Environmental Science examines the physical, chemical, and biological components of the Earth’s environment, its diverse systems, and the complex ways in which they interact. Environmental scientists use a variety of scientific and analytical techniques to measure environmental parameters, to evaluate the state of environmental systems, and to project the changes in environmental systems as a result of human activities and climate change. Natural and physical systems behavior is key to evaluating the implications of human activities such as agriculture, industry, and resource extraction, processing, and use. Environmental problems such as contamination and pollution, global warming, and biodiversity loss are studied with regard to past, present, and future practices and solutions.
Program options
Degree options
B.Env.Sc. (General) Bachelor of Environmental Science (General) – 3 years
B.Env.Sc. (Major) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Major) - 4 years
B.Env.Sc. (Major) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Major) Co-op – 4 years
B.Env.Sc. (Hons.) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) – 4 years
B.Env.Sc.. (Hons.) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) Co-op – 4 years
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Interesting courses
- Environmental Problem Solving and Scientific Thinking
- Environmental Management Systems
- Ecosystem Management
- Biogeography
- Ecotoxicological Risk Characterization
Professional opportunities
- Environmental chemistry & biogeochemistry
- Natural resource management
- Conservation & biodiversity
- Environmental toxicology
- Environmental assessment
- Environmental health
- Wildlife management
- Water resources land systems
- Stewardship
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
Direct entry is not an option for this program. Please review the advanced entry option section for more information.
Note: Direct Entry option available for students beginning in September 2013
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or an approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: Chemistry 40S, Biology 40S, Pre-Calculus Math 40S (min.60%), Physics 40S recommended
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
The Riddell Faculty is unique in integrating disciplines to find strategies and solutions regarding global problems such as global warming, community access to resources, energy and fuel resources, and environmental change.
Connection to Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA). The Environmental Science program is Eco-Canada accredited.
Important links
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Department of Environment and Geography
