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Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science
- London, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Blends earth science and environmental science with research and field experience.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Earth and Environmental Science
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Environmental science
- Conservation
- Natural resource management
- Non-profit administration
- Policy
- Graduate study
- (Graduates of predecessor majors: watershed monitor
- Geologist
- Science teacher)
Curriculum
- Major drawing on biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Data analysis and environmental justice. Students choose a concentration in Earth Science or Environmental Science
- Collect and analyse data and apply it to environmental problems through research and field work.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma from outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (for example GCE A-Levels
- International Baccalaureate
- US high school with AP
- Or the national curricula listed by country) with the courses the program requires
- Or transfer from a college or university
- Admission average as set by each faculty (guidelines range from low 80s to low 90s on Ontario averages) plus English proficiency evidence
- Some programs add a profile
- Audition
- Portfolio or the Casper test.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (e.g. GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, US high school with AP, Or national curricula listed by country) with the required courses for the program, Or transfer from college/university, Admission average and supplementary forms (profile, Audition, Portfolio) as required by the program
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary school academic transcripts
- Any additional supporting documents listed in the Western Student Center
How to apply
- Check program requirements and the 15 January 2027 OUAC deadline for equal consideration. Apply on the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre): 159 CAD for three program choices
- 51 CAD for each extra choice. Applicants outside Ontario high schools (Group B) pay a 125 CAD supplemental evaluation fee and send grades and documents through Student Center; list every course taken. Complete any supplementary application
- portfolio or audition the program asks for. Accept the offer on the OUAC and send final official transcripts to meet any admission conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,913 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $159 CAD |
| Deposit | $72,361 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Department of Earth Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,913 CAD per year. The application fee is $159 CAD. The deposit is $72,361 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 115.