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Environmental Science

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby , Canada
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Ecology
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Program Overview

School of Environmental Science

The School of Environmental Science offers a unique program that provides students with a broad understanding of the environment underpinned by a strong foundation in science. The program combines several academic approaches to facilitate critical interpretation and evaluation of studies on current environmental issues impacting humans and ecosystems.


Program Overview

Environmental Science is a program that encourages students to examine the social, economic, and political contexts for environmental issues, including legislative frameworks for management actions and the role of stakeholders in decision-making. The Undergraduate Environmental Science program offers both Major and Honours options leading to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.


Environmental Science Major

  • Program Requirements: Students must meet requirements for the BSc degree as described in the Environmental Science section of the SFU Calendar.
  • Stream Options: As a first-year undergraduate student, you are enrolled in the General Environmental Science stream. You will have the opportunity to either continue in this stream or choose any one out of the five specific streams to dig deeper into the research area that interests you the most.
    • Program Requirements - Environmental Science Major
    • Explore your stream options
    • Declare your stream

Environmental Science Honours

The School of Environmental Science offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc) honours program for students who are interested in undertaking an independent research project under the supervision of a SFU faculty member.


  • Program Requirements:
    • Program Requirements - Environmental Science Honours
    • How to do an Honours thesis in Environmental Science?
    • Honours Thesis Application Form
    • Approval of Supervisor Form for Honours Thesis

Customizing Your Education

There are many opportunities and ways to customize your education at SFU. Below is an example of the timeline of priorities for a student majoring in Environmental Science to keep you on track with your program and the core EVSC courses, as well as when to start researching and applying for the most popular educational opportunities on offer.


Research Areas

The School of Environmental Science engages in various research areas, including but not limited to:


  • Tackling Environmental Problems
    • Spring 2020: Projects included Everett Crowley Park, Jericho Beach Park, Renfrew Ravine Park, Stanley Park, and Vanier Park.
    • Spring 2021: Projects included Education for Green Infrastructure, Mapping St. George Street, Monitoring St.George Rainway, Monitoring Urban Heat Island, St.George Rainway Proposal, and St George/te Statlew Rainway.
    • Spring 2022: Projects included BEE-ODIVERSITY, POLLINATOR-SUPPORTING PLANTS, SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY, SUPPORTING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, and WHY DID THE BEE CROSS THE ROAD?

News and Events

The School of Environmental Science hosts various events, including:


  • Current Events
  • Past Events
  • The Seminar Series
  • Thesis Defences
  • News, Kudos, and Events Submissions

Graduate Programs

The School of Environmental Science also offers graduate programs, including:


  • Master of Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Graduate Admissions

Academic Advising

Students are urged to seek advice from the Academic Advisor early in their university careers with regard to the structuring of their individual programs. Please book an appointment with your advisor via the Advisor Link to better plan your degree.


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