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Program Details
The Environmental Science program brings together the study of biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography to enable its graduates to address complex and multidisciplinary environmental and conservation problems.
The Environmental Science Honours program is accredited by ECO Canada, which aids the graduates of our program in following their own interests and paths to tackle a wide range of environmental issues.
Graduates are eligible to apply for Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) registration in Canada.
Concentrations
Students take courses in chosen areas of study and hone their skills in preparing research and thesis projects, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science. Concentrations are available in Chemistry; Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation; Earth Sciences; and Geomatics.
Capital Advantage
The Ottawa area has considerable environmental work activity including Environment Canada, National Capital Commission, the National Research Council and various conservation authorities.
Work Experience
Learn about aquatic ecology, fish and wildlife conservation, groundwater protection and remediation, sustainable resource extraction and environmental monitoring and policy in lectures, field courses, hands-on laboratory work and/or Co-op. Conduct research and a thesis project on a specialized topic, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science.
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Career Outcomes
Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.
Our graduates are very successful, with several continuing onto graduate school, government positions, industrial employment and a variety of consulting opportunities.
Sample Courses
ENSC 1500 - Environmental Science Seminar
The purpose and nature of the program; society's view on the natural and human-modified environment; major environmental issues and their scientific aspects; preparation and presentation of paper and seminars.
ENSC 3509 - Group Research in Environmental Science
Major project relating to an issue involving environmental science; effective methods of team research and presentation of group work. May include field work during class time or on weekends.
Visit the Undergraduate Calendar to view a comprehensive list of course offerings for this program and discover the exciting things Carleton students are learning in the classroom!