Environmental Science/ Studies (B.E.S.S.)

Taken as a 4-year Honours single major, this unique degree requires students complete courses in both science and studies disciplines. Interested students can choose this major when applying from high school, and students can also switch to this major if they meet the requirements. The BESS degree has minimum entrance and performance requirements, requiring a higher standard of academic performance throughout the degree. 

This degree offers a holistic understanding of the environment that brings together topics in sciences and the arts to solve key environmental issues.