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 Environmental Science - Conservation and Biodiversity
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SchoolUniversity of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 28,700
Full-time Graduate: 4,900
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 82%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 Français 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Prerequisites NotesA minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 4U can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Cost
International: $38,049
Scholarships5 scholarship(s)
DescriptionEnvironmental science (EVS) is the interdisciplinary study of the environment, its functioning and its relationship to human activities. Society has a growing need for specialists able to recognize, understand, solve and prevent environmental problems. The environmental science program, offered through the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, focuses on the integration of traditional science disciplines (e.g. biology, earth sciences, chemistry, physics) to study the natural environment and the impact of human activities. The program consists of a core of basic science courses complemented by courses in various disciplines that address the scientific and societal aspects of environmental problems. Within this program, you must select among three areas of specialization: conservation and biodiversity; global change; and environmental geochemistry and ecotoxicology. The final year entails an independent research project or equivalent units in advanced courses in the student’s specialization.

The EVS program is accredited by ECO Canada, the national organization whose mission is to promote the competence and the excellence of academic programs, the environmental careers, and recognition of the professional expertise of environment workers. “ECO Canada provides resources to help individuals learn about, train for, and find environmental careers.” This additional asset to the EVS program will help you plan an exciting career after your graduation.
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