BSc in Environmental Science (Honours) (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Build a strong foundation in chemistry and biology while exploring diverse environment-focused subjects like ecology, aquatic systems, geology, and hydrology. You'll study climate change, groundwater movement and pollution, environmental effects of contaminants, ethical resource extraction, waste management, and human interventions in Earth's processes.

Opt for the Ecology specialization to tackle sustainability and biodiversity challenges while mastering the core principles of life sciences. Select the Geoscience path to examine the interplay between Earth's spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) and human activities within our planet's complex systems.

Alternatively, pursue Water Science to explore water's distinctive characteristics, the circulation of freshwater and seawater across Earth's surface and subsurface, and the vital water resources humanity needs for survival and prosperity.

Whichever path you take—whether participating in paid co-op opportunities or not—you'll join one of Canada's top four environmental science programs (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). You'll graduate equipped with scientific understanding, innovative thinking, and specialized skills to help build a more sustainable future.