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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences - Human Dimensions of Environmental Management

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What will I learn?

Why study Human Dimensions of Environmental Management?

In this program, you’ll learn how to use collective action, policies, institutions, and management approaches to influence environmental and natural resources issues. You’ll also develop a scientific understanding of environmental change, with a focus on the social context through which environmental issues are addressed.

Why study Environmental and Conservation Sciences at the University of Alberta?

Our BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences gives you the opportunity to study and develop real-world solutions for environmental issues such as land conservation, water conservation, biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change. You’ll also have the chance to participate in a three-week field school as well as a project-based capstone course.

Possible Careers:

  • Agrologist
  • Conservationist
  • Environmental / Indigenous Relations Advisor
  • Environmental Auditor
  • Environmental Communications Officer
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Coordinator
  • Environmental Education Specialist
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Impact Assessor
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Environmental Training Specialist
  • Indigenous Liaison
  • Indigenous Relations Specialist
  • Interpretive Naturalist
  • Land Reclamation Specialist
  • Land Use Planner
  • Naturalist Park Interpreter
  • Public Relations Representative
  • Researcher
  • Soil Scientist
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Sustainability Specialist
  • Traditional Ecological Knowledge Advisor
  • Wildlife / Conservation Biologist

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,968.00 (US$ 24,952) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2024

Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students applying directly from high school.

Admission is based on complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: Grades, English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.

English language Requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 points in each section

IELTS(Academic): At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

CanTEST(Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees): At least 4.5, with no part lower than 4

PTE(Academic): At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment) Either CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer): A score of at least 70, with no band less than 60

Duolingo English Test: 120 for English Language Proficiency, with no sub score below 100

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Ranked among top 100 universities in the world (CWUR, 2021)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 150 countries
  • 81st in the world for research impact (NTU Ranking 2019)

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