Program highlights
Work experience
Work experience — gain work experience in your field before even graduating
Focus on instruction ― interact in small classes and labs with instructors who are passionate about their disciplines
Hands-on experience — laboratory and field work encourages hands-on and practical learning
Make a positive mark on the world by studying issues related to climate change, environmental protection, remediation, management and environmental policies. With your knowledge of the physical, biological and chemical environment you will inform stakeholders and design and develop solutions for environmental problems. Graduates of this program are eligible to register as a professional member of the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA).
Career possibilities
- Environmental scientist
- Resource manager — fisheries, forestry and wildlife
- Environmental consultant
- Remediation/reclamation specialist
- Environmental auditor
- Soil scientist
- Professional agrologist*
- Regulatory advisor
*with certification
Admission requirements and costs
Curriculum and courses
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