About the course

The environmental sector is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in Canada. As an environmental science student, you will study the relationships and interactions among organisms, their environment, and human activity. To understand and solve the problems associated with how humans affect the environment, you will draw on a diverse range of disciplines. As you learn, you will develop the expertise to apply your knowledge to real problems.

　　You can study environmental science at the BSc or BSc (Honours) level. Acadia’s program is accredited by Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada. In your first and second year, you will study core courses in biology, earth science and chemistry. A central theme of environmental science courses ties the other courses together. Students can design the four-year program to address their needs and specific interests. Some areas of concentration may include:

　　ecology

　　conversation biology

　　environmental geoscience

　　environmental policy

　　sustainable development

　　All students will complete an intensive field course in environmental science, and if you are an honours student, you will also complete a thesis project. An award-winning co-op option is also available that lets you alternate work terms with study terms. This means you can earn while you learn. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2024	Wolfville
Fall (September), 2024	Wolfville
Winter (January), 2025	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2025	Wolfville
Fall (September), 2025	Wolfville
Winter (January), 2026	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2026	Wolfville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Acadia University

All applications must be supported by official copies of all high school transcripts and other records of academic work.Transcripts should be certified by the school and prepared in a sealed envelope by the school. They can either be sent to Acadia directly from the school or given to the student to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission. TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20, IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Acadia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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