Environmental Science

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Degree:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Level:

  • Undergraduate

Program Options:

  • Major

Start term:

Fall and Winter

Duration:

3 or 4 years

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Academic Department:

Environment, Agriculture and Geography

Why Study Environmental Science at Bishop’s?

Within this program, you will learn about human-environment interactions in a location with lots of physical diversity and opportunities for hands-on learning. You will learn to understand how and why the environment is changing through a variety of courses that explore both social and physical aspects of the environment, though an emphasis is placed on the physical environment through the addition of the hard sciences.

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After your Degree

This program prepares you for a wide range of careers, including:

  • Arborist
  • Aquaculturist
  • Botanist
  • Conservation Officer
  • Development Officer
  • Eco-tourism Operator
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Educator/Communicator
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Planner
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Field Technician
  • Forest Resource Officer
  • Hazardous Waste Manager
  • Horticulturist
  • Hydrologist
  • Industrial Ecologist
  • Natural Resource Specialist
  • Nature Conservation Officer
  • Research Analyst
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Treatment Plant Operator
  • Water Resources Technician
  • Waste Management Officer
  • Wildlife Conservationist
  • Water Quality Inspector

Did you know?

A degree in Environmental Science will provide you with a solid foundation in science and allow you to embark in a broad range of careers.

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