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The MEnv in Environmental Assessment provides thorough training in scoping techniques, gathering and interpreting data, and utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This program covers every facet and approach of environmental assessment, equipping you to critically evaluate technical documents and manage intricate projects. Accurate evaluations must pinpoint all environmental hazards linked to proposals while proposing measures to address these issues. The program includes a four-month supervised internship in an environmental assessment setting, offering hands-on experience. Graduates find opportunities across government sectors, global institutions, NGOs, and private enterprises. In today's world, experts in national environmental regulations and frameworks are increasingly vital for conducting proper impact assessments prior to implementing projects or initiatives.
The normal requirement for admission to the MEnv in EA is a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline in Arts or Science from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 3.30 on 4.30. Applicants are selected on the basis of a sound undergraduate academic record and strong language skills in English and/or French which allows them to secure an internship, which is a requirement of the program. Students who lack appropriate Ecology or Geographic Information Systems preparation are required to take preparatory courses such as BIOL 205, Introduction to Sustainability; a 300-level physical geography course; or GEOG 363, Geographic Information Systems.