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Our planet is home to us all. Through bioremediation methods, we can rehabilitate polluted areas, transforming them into productive farmland, wildlife sanctuaries, and spaces for our growing global community. Build a meaningful career where your work truly matters.
Learning by doing
Ready to roll up your sleeves? Loyalist provides practical education for actual environmental challenges — combining extensive field studies with training in cutting-edge technologies at the state-of-the-art Bay of Quinte Skills Center:
Collect and examine samples from natural ecosystems to detect environmental pollutants.
Gain practical skills in advanced environmental facilities, including fully equipped Field Biology and Instrumentation laboratories.
Explore the societal factors influencing contamination in our water, soil, and atmosphere.
Master the application of current regulations from the Environmental Protection Act.
In your second and third years, hands-on projects and field placements offer valuable real-world experience, equipping you with diverse skills for a seamless entry into the professional world.
Required academic preparation
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Recommended academic preparation
• Chemistry and Physics at the (C), (U) or general level.
• Applicants with a related degree or diploma may be considered for advanced standing or direct entry into second year.
English language requirements
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper-based test); 80 (IBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service): 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS); 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band of 60, writing 60