Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences/Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies
Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
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 take the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences / Bachelor of Native Studies combined degree?
This five-year program, offered jointly by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Native Studies, focuses on Indigenous history, politics, and cultural values, natural resource management, and the stewardship of Indigenous lands, within the context of government policies and industrial development. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a three-week environmental field school.
Human Dimensions of Environmental Management is the required major for this degree.
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Admission is competitive and subject to availability of space.
Canadian students, see Competitive Averages by faculty.
International students, see Competitive Averages and Conversions.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
Fall application: March 1, 2021
March 1st is the deadline to apply for most direct entry programs, but be sure to double-check! For a complete listing of application and document deadlines refer to the University Calendar.
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For additional information and the most up-to-date admission requirements, please see admission requirements by faculty in the University Calendar.
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