The Environmental Science program explores the relationships between environmental constraints and sustainable development with an emphasis on prairie agriculture and forestry. The major emphasis of Environmental Science courses is on practical field experience in Prairie and Boreal Forest environments and on laboratory analysis and computer-based interpretation of results. Environmental Science courses are complemented by courses in environmental policy, environmental assessment, environmental quality, and agriculture and the environment. Graduates of related diploma programs may be eligible to receive up to two years block transfer credit into the Environmental Science field of study. Students transferring under an articulation agreement, or who have been granted block transfer credit must take a prescribed set of courses. For additional information, or to determine eligibility for block transfer, contact the Coordinator of Student Services in the Dean's Office, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Direct entry students are required to select a minor in one of the fields of specialization within the College or an approved cross-college minor. Block transfer students do not require a minor but instead must take a prescribed number of courses from a list of approved restricted electives.

A growing demand for scientists and professionals equipped to deal with agricultural and environmental issues means a wide variety of career choices for graduates specializing in environmental science or soil science. environmental consultants land reclamation specialists surveyors forestors agricultural producers land appraisers hazardous and non-hazardous waste specialists ecologists, technicians chemical, fertilizer sales agronomists Opportunities abound in the private and public sectors, in Canada and abroad. Many graduates also find fulfilling careers in international development work.