Environmental Science
Bachelor's degree
In Halifax (Canada)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Halifax (Canada)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
The Department of Environmental Science at Saint Mary's University offers a rigorous environmental science undergraduate program using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Our goal is to provide students with the academic preparation to allow them to contribute positively to an environmentally sound future.
Environmental science uses scientific ideas and methods to help shape and conserve our environment’s future. It blends the science behind environmental systems with the theory needed to manage and protect them.
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About this course
Science coursework can cover a range of subjects, like environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, and geography, combined with environmental policy, management, monitoring approaches. You will have the flexibility to take elective courses from almost any department of the university, including economics, sociology, political science, business, and International development studies.
Tailor your undergraduate Science degree to your interests. We offer a Major, Honours and Minor in Environmental Science. If you’re majoring in arts or commerce, you may also combine a Minor in Environmental Science.
Fishery, forestry or mining analyst
Conservation scientist
Environmental consultant
Policy analyst
Remediation specialist
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Subjects
- Green
- Environmental Science
- Environmental
- Remediation
- Analysis
- Environmental Challenges
- Science
- Energy
- Resources
- Pollution
- Contaminants
Course programme
An ideal setting
Saint Mary’s is an ideal setting to study environmental topics, with access to marine and terrestrial environments close by, including The Oaks Forest Living Laboratory. Professors are linked to unique knowledge-sharing centres like Coastal CURA and the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry. Saint Mary’s is also home to facilities like the Green Roof Testing Facility and the Centre for Environmental Analysis and Remediation.
Sample courses offered:
- Environmental Challenges
- Environmental Science: Energy, Resources, and Pollution
- Contaminants
- Green Chemistry
- Environmental Monitoring and Auditing
Environmental Science