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BA/BS in Environmental Sciences

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaWorld Rank #466

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BA/BS in Environmental Sciences is a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences programme offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 30,906 per year (CAD 9,570 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Environmental Sciences
Local tuition: CAD 9,570 / year
International tuition: CAD 30,906 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Environmental Sciences is offered as a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Dalhousie's Truro and Bible Hill campus, with September and January entry and Honours, Major, and Minor concentrations. The program integrates physical and natural sciences to study ecosystem function, sustainable resource management, and human-environment interactions, with core study in ecology, soil science, water quality assessment, and climate science, progressing to environmental sampling and analysis, GIS technology, integrated pest management, and environmental impact assessment. Experiential learning runs through the degree, with work in labs, greenhouses, and field sites for hands-on sampling and ecosystem monitoring. The program suits students interested in environmental problem-solving and ecosystem management, typically leading toward roles in ecological restoration, biodiversity monitoring, or climate adaptation, or further graduate study in related fields.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from a completed Grade 12 requires a minimum overall average of 75 percent, including Academic English 12, Pre-calculus Math 12, and three further academic Grade 12 subjects. Applicants missing the required pre-calculus course can still be admitted conditionally, on the requirement that they complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus-equivalent upgrading course before arriving at Dalhousie. Admission is competitive, so meeting the minimum average does not guarantee a place. International applicants are assessed on the same subject list through Dalhousie's equivalency tables and must also meet the university's English-language requirement unless exempt, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 20. The programme, run on Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus, admits students in both September and January.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Dalhousie's live Dates and Deadlines page still shows the September 2026 entry cycle as of mid-September 2026, not the 2027 cycle. For that cycle, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work close February 15, 2026; the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) closes March 1, 2026; and the Health Sciences post-diploma option closes June 15, 2026. All other undergraduate programmes are considered on a rolling, space-available basis for both domestic and international applicants, with no separate international closing date published; May 15, 2026 is only the deposit and English-proficiency deadline, not an application deadline. Dalhousie has not yet published September 2027 entry dates. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Dalhousie University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
World rank: #466
Programs: 136
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Environmental Sciences award?

Dalhousie University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Environmental Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Environmental Sciences cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 30,906 per year (CAD 9,570 per year for local students).

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