Bachelor of Environment and Society - Environmental Sciences

In the Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) degree at CapU, you'll gain the skills to make a difference in the environmental workforce. If you choose environmental sciences, your passions lie in seeking new directions for our planet and society, to help fight climate change and the depletion of natural resources. This comprehensive environmental science program equips you to address pressing global challenges, including climate change and natural resource depletion, by creating sustainable solutions that benefit humanity and the environment. In the first two years of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll take essential science courses in key disciplines, including biology, botany, chemistry, computer sciences, ecology, geography, research and statistics. You'll also take electives in Indigenous and First Nations topics, social sciences and writing before moving into the upper levels of the program. Train with CapU community partners Throughout the program, you’ll study in small classes, receiving mentorship from expert instructors who combine theoretical concepts with practical, applied learning. You'll develop your skills in a program that facilitates the integration of innovation, community partnership, experiential learning, teamwork and leadership. As a CapU sciences student, you can also take advantage of our deep ties to the local community, participating in experiential learning activities, including lab and fieldwork with community partners like the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere region. Career paths • Carbon/decarbonizing consultant • Climate modelling/analyst • Conservation biologist • Ecologist • Environmental consultant and educator • GIS mapping and spatial analysis specialist • K-12 science teacher • Outdoor educator • Research scientist • Restoration ecologist • Species-at-risk biologist