At Yukon University in Whitehorse, Canada, Northern Outdoor and Environmental Studies Diploma is offered as a diploma in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 400 per credit (CAD 152 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 152 / credit
International tuition: CAD 400 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Northern Outdoor and Environmental Studies Diploma is a two-year, multidisciplinary program examining contemporary environmental issues and human-environment relationships, with an emphasis on northern systems. Coursework covers land use and interpretation, resource depletion and stewardship, wilderness protection and fragmentation, biodiversity, pollution and contaminants, and climate change, approached through ecological, socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical inquiry. Students complete 60 credits, including required courses in English, First Nations competency, and science, plus electives and Northern Studies coursework, with at least six courses at the 200 level or above. A minimum of 50% of the credential must be completed at Yukon University, and students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Courses are offered face-to-face and online, with full-time and part-time study options. The program admits students in September and January.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires English 12 with a minimum grade of 65%. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are encouraged to discuss alternative entry options with a Program Advisor.
