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Environmental Science — 4-year 2025/2026

3. Environmental Science

CUE’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program allows students to study the discipline of environmental science in greater depth. They will have the opportunity to take additional senior-level courses, participate in advanced lab classes, and also have the opportunity to pursue a major research project. This pathway is a great choice for those looking to gain admission to a graduate program e.g. master’s or PhD. A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science allows graduates to explore a wide range of job opportunities.

They will be able to use their newfound research, analysis, and experimentation skills to forge their own career path. Some environmental science degree career paths include Agriculturist, Conservation Officer, Crop Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Horticulturalist, Hydrogeologist, Meteorologist, National Park Warden, Soil Fertility Expert, Laboratory Technician. Sample courses include Environmental Hydrogeology, Field Ecology of Alberta, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Assessment, and Risk Assessment.

A. General Academic Requirements

Environmental Science:
42–60 credits required, to include:

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  6. 18–36 credits of unspecified senior-level ENSC, ECOL, or EAS courses, of which at least 12 credits must be at the 300- or 400-level.

In addition to the above, students must complete:

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  3. 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC)
  4. 3 credits of ENG courses
  5. 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI)

In addition to the above, students must present:

Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Environmental Science.

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Emphasis in Environmental Assessment and Remediation:
54–60 credits required, to include:

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  11. 6-12 credits of unspecified 300- or 400- level ENSC, ECOL, or EAS courses

In addition to the above, students must complete:

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  3. and 3 credits of unspecified MAT courses.
  4. 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
  5. 3 credits of ENG courses.
  6. 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).

In addition to the above, students must present:

Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Environmental Science.

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