Environmental Sciences (BSc Agr)
Ensure our environment is preserved for future generations to come.
Why choose this program?
Do you want to become a part of the solution to our world’s complex environmental issues and help improve our quality of life in the future?
If so, the Environmental Sciences program at the Agricultural Campus could be the program for you. Our program teaches students to analyze complex environmental issues and develop practical solutions that consider the impacts on the environment, food security, society, and our economy.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
- Minimum overall average: 75%
- Academic English 12
- Pre-calculus Math 12*
- Three additional academic subjects
*If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted with the stipulation that you take the relevant non-credit introductory studies class in first year prior to registering in the degree level class.
The Minor in Environmental Sciences (Agriculture) is only available to Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) and Bachelor of Science (Bioveterinary Science) students.
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
A minor in Environmental Sciences will provide you with an area of secondary concentration, whereas the major is a primary focus. The honours stream has a greater research focus and is intended for those students who plan on pursuing further studies after the completion of their undergraduate degree.
The following Environmental Sciences program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Minor Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)
What you will learn
Dalhousie’s Environmental Sciences program is a multi-disciplinary program that offers diverse courses, personalized attention and quality instruction. It merges the physical and natural sciences to give you a unique and marketable education.
Alongside the core sciences, you'll also learn about ecosystems, conservation, water quality, waste reduction, site remediation, and resource management and policy.
Sample courses may include:
Agricultural Ecosystems
Biology
Nature in Literature
Environmental Studies I
Introduction to Soil Science
Microbiology
Environmental Sampling & Analysis,
Ecology
Waste and Environmental Management
Air, Climate and Climate Change
Introduction to Integrated Pest Management Techniques
Environmental Processes & Natural Landscape Functions
A field for the future: Our quality of life in the future will largely depend on our ability to solve complex environmental problems. As an Environmental Sciences student, you can make a difference.
Careers
Completing the Environmental Sciences program opens the door to a variety of employment opportunities in a diverse and developing industry. Graduates of this program enter the workforce with a strong scientific orientation and perspective that ensures they’re in demand.
