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

1. Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.
2. A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:

• English 40S
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S
• One of: Social Studies 40S (Western Civilization, World Geography, World/Global Issues, Current Topics in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies), Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S or one of 'Designated Course 40S' which includes Economics, Law and Psychology. 

This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.

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?

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Department of Environment and Geography