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Environmental Earth Sciences School: University of Alberta Faculty: Faculty of Science Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op ; Honours Field of Study: Environmental Science Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other Description: Environmental earth science is the study of interactions between humans and earth's natural environment. You will study the influence of human activities on the local and global environment as well as how human actions are shaped and controlled by the geologic and geomorphic processes occurring around us. Environmental earth science is of global importance today and in the future, as we face more and more challenging environmental issues. As an environmental earth scientist you would typically be employed by consulting companies, large resource and industrial firms, and government organizations. The BSc Honors and Specialization degrees also provide excellent preparation for postgraduate studies in a wide variety of programs. U of A grads may decide to go on to Master's and PhD programs in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, terrain analysis, geomorphology, biogeography, climatology, hydrogeology, hydrology, resource management, global change, or other specialties. Website: Environmental Earth Sciences at University of Alberta Length: 5 Year(s) Cost per year: International: $17,034.00 Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 80 Prerequisites: Admission to the first year of an Honors program requires a minimum overall application average of 80% on the five required subjects with the approval of the Faculty Office and the Department concerned. A request for this privilege should be made on the Application for Admission. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date May 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.