Royal Roads University

Applied Environmental Sciences (Cert.)

Program Information

School:Royal Roads University
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Environmental Science
Description:

You love science, nature, and finding sustainable solutions for your community and the planet.

Join our one-year Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Environmental Sciences at our two West Shore campuses. Through your field, laboratory and classroom courses, you'll gain knowledge of environmental thought, ecology and chemistry, plus job-ready math and lab techniques. With small classes, hands-on experiments, team projects and field school, you'll build confidence to tackle real-world challenges!

URL:Applied Environmental Sciences (Cert.) at Royal Roads University
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,630
International: $23,888

Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Graduation from a Canadian secondary school or comparable high school, with a language arts (English 12) minimum of C+ (67%) and a minimum B (73%) average in three academic Grade 12 courses, including:

    Any one of:

    • Pre-Calculus 12
    • Foundations of Mathematics 12
    • Calculus 12

    Plus, any one of:

    • Chemistry 12
    • Physics 12
    • Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

    Applicants should also have completed any two of:

    • Chemistry 11
    • Physics 11
    • Biology 11
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * 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.

    Modified on June 26, 2026