{"id":616,"date":"2020-07-17T16:17:01","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T20:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/?page_id=616"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:15:20","slug":"environmental-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/programs\/undergraduate-programs\/environmental-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11758\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/11\/pexels-arthouse-studio-4534200-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alert alert-warning\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">As of the Fall 2026 intake, the Environmental Science program will be housed fully under the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Please visit the EUC Environmental Science program page <a href=\"https:\/\/euc.yorku.ca\/future-students\/programs\/esci\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Joint program with the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental Science explores the impact of human activities on our planet through the study of biology, chemistry, physics, and physical geography.&nbsp; You will gain a scientific foundation in the biological and physical sciences needed to address urgent environmental and urban challenges and generate and communicate solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Environmental Science program offers two streams of study, and you select your stream in Year 2 of the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the\u00a0<strong>Environmental Dynamics<\/strong>\u00a0stream, you will specialize in physical geography, studying the interactions between land, air, water, and biological organisms to understand how the natural environment responds to stressors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the\u00a0<strong>Biodiversity and Conservation<\/strong>\u00a0stream, you will specialize in environmental biology to understand how organisms and ecological communities are impacted by environmental stressors and learn to apply this knowledge to protect species and biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your studies, you will get practical experience in data collection, research, and scientific analysis in the field and in the laboratory. You will learn to work collaboratively and develop effective communication, analytic and critical thinking skills while better understanding climate, ecological and biophysical systems.&nbsp; Our graduates are prepared to make transformative environmental change in careers within the private and public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students explore these critical issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Climate change impacts and adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biodiversity and conservation of species and habitats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water security and water quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our environmental science students gain a scientific foundation in the biological and physical sciences needed to address urgent environmental and urban challenges \u2013 and generate and communicate solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Future Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biology.yorku.ca\/\">Visit the Biology Department Site<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/undergraduate-programs\/\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendars.students.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Degree Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/how-to-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/\">Future Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Ontario High School Applicants<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12U Requirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English (ENG4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology (SBI4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry (SCH4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Functions (MHF4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculus &amp; Vectors (MCV4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One additional 4U or M course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics (SPH4U)<em> <\/em>(Recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane616_2e3f5c-f8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span 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other\u00a0applicants must apply online using either the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/guide\/105-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OUAC 105 application<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/form.apps06.yorku.ca\/uaform\/\">York University application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No documents will be reviewed prior to the submission of an online application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit supporting documents through the York University online portal,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/myfile\">MyFile.<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Within\u00a0<strong>four business days\u00a0<\/strong>of application, you will receive a confirmation email with your nine-digit student reference number, which will allow you to access your MyFile account and upload your documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important to check your MyFile regularly for any documents you are required to submit and updates to the status 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York Science offers an ideal learning environment to achieve your highest potential. Our programs are known for academic excellence, with professors who are committed to your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/experiential-education\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Experiential Education<\/a>&nbsp;Coordinator provides career support services to students looking to engage in experiential learning, including co-op and internship workshops, resume help, interview prep, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Career Center at York<\/a>&nbsp;offers free support and resources to students such as career development workshops, one-on-one appointments, networking events, and job boards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Possibilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aquatic Scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservationist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Control Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate Change Scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Consultant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"EnviroSciForm\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"module\" src=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/templates\/york-undergrad-lead.js\"><\/script><york-undergrad-lead i_am faculty='sc' header='Learn More About York Science' topic='FAC SC EnviroSci' marketing_tag='SC-EnviroSci' submitted_blurb='Thank you! 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