Environmental Sciences (ENVS)
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Unpack Earth’s Environmental Processes
Help Solve Contemporary Environmental Issues
Solve our most complex environmental problems related to water, air and land use, while engaging in courses that focus on scientific principles and human impact.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Access experiential learning and independent research opportunities and collect, analyze and interpret environmental data, and propose solutions that account for both the biophysical science and the socio-economic context.
Build Your Career Foundation
Graduate from the ENVS major ready to address diverse problems such as pollinator conservation, soil and water conservation, greenhouse gas mitigation, plant disease management and chemical movement in the environment.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Environmental Sciences?
ENVS graduates are pursuing exciting careers across Canada and around the world in consulting firms, government agencies, and non-government organizations to propose solutions for better, sustainable environments.
Here are just a few careers our Environmental Sciences program graduates have successfully pursued:
- Environmental policy analyst
- Resource management specialist
- Environmental law
- Business sustainability manager
Why Environmental Sciences?
Environmental Sciences looks at the big picture to determine the chemical, physical, and biological processes that happen in the world around us, as well as how to propose solutions for better environments.
Students in the Environmental Sciences ENVS program may also be interested in studying Environment Management, Environmental Governance, or other majors.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
The Co-op program in ENVS is a five-year program including four work terms, providing opportunities to work with a wide variety of employers. Co-op is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career improving students’ job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosting resume experience.
Hear From An Environmental Sciences Student
It offered a fascinating scientific degree, while maintaining a comprehensive outlook on the big picture. Students in the program can see themselves as a scientist, an environmentalist, an economist, and a philosopher - all at the same time.
Scholarships
In 2021, more than $42.7 million in scholarships was awarded to U of G students. Learn more about applications, requirements and available Scholarships.
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