About the course

Get ready to tackle the climate crisis. In this program, you?ll study the science behind the challenges facing our planet?s environment. Combine biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science with human geography to address challenges such as flooding, permafrost thawing, drought and forest fires, peatland degradation, rising sea levels and coastal change, and changing economic opportunities in climate sensitive sectors.You?ll master practical tools like computer modelling and hone the skills to build a low-carbon future. Enrich your classroom learning with hands-on experience in labs and fieldwork (and paid work experience through co-op). Study your interests. In your final year, work with a professor on a capstone project or a thesis of personal interest. Complete a research-based thesis and prepare for a master's degree or kickstart your career by choosing a project that connects you with organizations outside the university. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: CA$240,000

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.

　　Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A, minimum 4, or HL English B, minimum 5. Mathematics: HL or SL Analysis and Approaches or HL Applications and Interpretations, minimum 4. One of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics. Total 27.

　　Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

　　English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Chemistry or Physics

　　One other Grade 12 U course

　　Recommended courses: Biology, Earth and Space Science, or World Issues

　　Expected admission range: Low 80s

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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