Global Environmental Change at the University of Toronto Scarborough

Graduate ready to make a difference — our specialist program gives you the skills to design applied environmental and ecological experiments, collect and interpret data and use research to make environmental policies and decisions. You'll take a comprehensive mix of core and advanced scientific courses along with applied environmental skills courses, and get hands-on with a range of undergraduate environmental research opportunities. Our co-op option also adds 12 months of paid work experience to your education, giving you the chance to get your foot in the door in a range of professional environments before you’ve graduated.  

You'll dive into the biology of ecosystems and environmental processes, and explore the ways environmental change is impacting life on Earth. Throughout your courses you'll gain cutting-edge skills in field and laboratory methods used to study ecology, evolution, and conservation biology, as well as skills in using environmental science methods to assess soil, water, air and the climate. You’ll learn to conduct climate change impact assessments, environmental impact assessments and audits, and assess how toxic compounds impact individuals, species and communities. You’ll also learn to use Earth imaging, including geographic information systems and remote sensing, for environmental problem solving and conservation.

This program has received accreditation by the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada, in recognition of the extensive number of lab courses and numerous experiential learning opportunities available to our students.

Department
Physical & Environmental Sciences
Degree offered
Honours Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Science + Health Sciences Certificate
Program options
Specialist
Sample courses
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Principles of Soil Science
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Tropical Biodiversity Field Course
Admissions
Physical & Environmental Sciences
Department
Physical & Environmental Sciences
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Admissions
Physical & Environmental Sciences (Health Sciences Stream)
Department
Physical & Environmental Sciences
Degree offered
Honours Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Science + Health Sciences Certificate
Program Options
Specialist
Sample courses
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Principles of Soil Science
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Tropical Biodiversity Field Course