Overview
You want to learn about the world around you, to help it change for the better. You are passionate about science and the environment, and want to put that energy to work.
You’ll learn about environmental management, economics, law, communications, and sustainable development.
You’ll also spend time in our on-campus, state-of-the-art laboratories, giving you experience in laboratory practice and procedures as well as the foundations of environmental science with chemistry, hydrology, ecotoxicology and ecology.
Besides the environmental science learning, you’ll cross-train with other disciplines, like social sciences and humanities. This helps you become better able to analyze and solve problems around complex environmental issues.
You'll also learn to to identify the gaps in your knowledge and skills, and to fill those gaps in a way that lets you use your existing knowledge and skills to address the problem at hand.
With environmental and scientific knowledge applied to team-based practice, you'll be well-prepared for leadership in industry, government and environmental consulting.
Program outcomes
Once you have completed this Environmental Science program from Royal Roads University, you'll have a broad range of technical, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills, together with a firm grounding in environmental science.
These skills set you up for success in environmental consulting, environmental management for industry, business, non-governmental organizations and municipal governments, as an environmental policy advisor, mediator for stakeholder groups, or in environmental monitoring or regulatory compliance.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic Integrity
- Sustainable Development Series
- Statistics
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
- Environmental Chemistry
- Foundational Biology and Communications for Environmental Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 54 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of an approved transfer program with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) GPA.
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) grade in each.
- Completion of an Arts or Science Diploma (or 60 credits), including a minimum of 24 second-year credits, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Tuition Fee
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International
43260 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43260 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
15273 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15273 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Victoria
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.