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Environmental and Resource Studies BA

This 4-year honours degree involves taking primarily Environmental and Resource Studies (ERST) courses. This degree requires certain specific courses to be completed, but allows for a large number of electives, so students may tailor this degree to their interests and needs. This degree may be taken:

  • as a single major,
  • as a joint major with any of over 30 disciplines (e.g., an ERS-Canadian Studies joint major), or
  • as a minor, which may be combined with other single- and joint-major subject combinations.

In addition, this degree can be further focused on any of several different topics by adding an Option or Specialization.

Environmental and Resource Science BSc

This degree is one of the few Canadian University environmental degrees accredited by ECO Canada, meeting national standards of service and operation. Graduates of this degree benefit from being able to state on their resumĂ© that they have completed an ECO Canada accredited program of study. 

The ERS BSc degree involves taking primarily Environmental and Resource Science (ERSC) courses. This degree requires certain courses to be completed, but allows for a large number of electives, so students may tailor this degree to their interests and needs. This degree may be taken:

  • as a single major,
  • as a joint major with any of over 30 disciplines (e.g., an ERS-Biology joint major), or
  • as a minor, which may be combined with other single- and joint-major subject combinations.

Accelerated Masters

Fast-track your education by earning your MSc in Environmental & Life Sciences only 12-16 months after graduating from your Honours BSc. 

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