Program Overview

Environmental Sciences (BSc Agr)

The Environmental Sciences program at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze complex environmental issues and develop practical solutions. This multi-disciplinary program merges the physical and natural sciences to provide a unique and marketable education.

Program Overview

The program is offered at the Truro and Bible Hill campus, with start dates in September and January. Students can choose from various program options, including Honours, Major, and Minor in Environmental Sciences.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, students must meet the minimum academic criteria:

• Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
• Achievement of the minimum average for the program of choice
• Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course)

Additionally, program-specific admission requirements include:

• Minimum overall average: 75%
• Academic English 12
• Pre-calculus Math 12*
• Three additional academic subjects

*If a student does not have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but is otherwise qualified, they may be admitted on the condition that they complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before arriving at Dalhousie.

Program Options

The Environmental Sciences program offers various options, including:

• Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
• Minor in Environmental Sciences (Agriculture), available only to Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) and Bachelor of Science (Bioveterinary Science) students

What You Will Learn

The program provides a diverse range of courses, personalized attention, and quality instruction. Students will learn about:

• Ecosystems
• Conservation
• Water quality
• Waste reduction
• Site remediation
• Resource management and policy

Sample courses may include:

Year 1

• Agricultural Ecosystems
• Biology
• Nature in Literature

Year 2

• Environmental Studies I
• Introduction to Soil Science
• Microbiology

Year 3

• Environmental Sampling & Analysis
• Ecology
• Waste and Environmental Management

Year 4

• Air, Climate and Climate Change
• Introduction to Integrated Pest Management Techniques
• Environmental Processes & Natural Landscape Functions

Careers

Completing the Environmental Sciences program opens the door to various employment opportunities in a diverse and developing industry. Graduates enter the workforce with a strong scientific orientation and perspective, making them in demand. Possible careers include:

• Conservation Officer
• Sustainability Manager
• Environmental Scientist
• Toxicologist

Future Study

Graduates may pursue graduate-level programs in Agricultural Resource and Environmental Sciences, including areas such as:

• Agriculture Systems Management
• Entomology
• Food Biochemistry
• Food Product Development
• Resource Management
• Soil Chemistry

After completing a master's degree, graduates will be ready to pursue a PhD and conduct their own research. Graduates of this program are eligible for membership in Agrologists in Canada.