About the course

Environmental Monitoring & Assessment students investigate the impact of human activities on air, water, soil and vegetation, and gain a solid foundation in environmental sampling, assessment and laboratory skills. Students learn how to monitor and assess environmental quality, apply principles of quality assurance/quality control, manage waste, and reclaim and remediate land. Graduates may conduct environmental site assessments, collect samples from surface and ground water, air, soil and waste, or analyze samples for pollutants in an environmental lab. They work with industry, consultants or government on land and water remediation and reclamation, and investigate environmental issues for various research groups.

　　During the first semester, you'll acquire skills and knowledge in the general sciences of biology and chemistry, communications, ethics, botany, zoology, genetics, and lab techniques and calculations.

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　　Consulting companies,Regulatory agencies, Analytical laboratories,Environmental laboratories and services companies,Engineering and oil & gas companies, Municipalities, Post-secondary institutions 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 Semester(s)Fees: CA$38,808

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2025	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

English 30-1 or English 30-2

　　Math 30-1 or 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30 or Physics 30

　　Chemistry 30

　　Biology 30

　　Academic requirements, including high school courses, diplomas, and minimum grades, are specific to each program offered at NAIT. As such, it's best to read through the requirements listed on each program's page to understand what's required for entry into a program. Official transcripts showing previous academic studies in English must be submitted along with your application. IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum band scores for each component

　　IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.0

　　TOEFL IBT (Internet Based)

　　Minimum total score of 80 with no individual component below 20

　　TOEFL Paper Based

　　Minimum Score of 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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