Overview

Students completing this Environmental Biology (Honours) BSc program at University of Saskatchewan will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic science of environmental biology and ecological theory.

They will graduate with technical skills, and will be articulate and knowledgeable about the complex environmental issues facing our society.

Areas of emphasis are biodiversity, conservation, ecological processes, environmental contamination, and other aspects of applied ecology.

Career

Opportunities are provided for students to pursue their own particular interests through senior electives.

Courses from other disciplines are used to supplement those in Biology.

The Environmental Biology (Honours) BSc program at University of Saskatchewan culminates in a senior course taught by faculty researchers in environmental biology.

Students will apply their interdisciplinary knowledge to current environmental issues in Biology, while refining communication and analytical skills and developing a sense of community.

Hydrologist
Wildlife biologist
Wildlife conservation and management
Ecologist
Forester
Biological/agricultural technician
Conservation officer/biologist
Environmental technician/officer
Policy analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature of Life
Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Global Environmental Systems
The Diversity of Life
Chemical Processes
Statistical Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior Mathematics
Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency.
The high school classes that are required for admission purposes are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39711 CAD / year

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8205 CAD / year

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Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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