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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The Environmental Studies and Environmental Science programs in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources provide a rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduate education.
The two programs share courses, field experience, co-op opportunities and focus areas, but support different career trajectories.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the social, political, cultural and legal aspects surrounding environmental issues and concerns. Students enrolled in Environmental Studies use a social science approach to understand environmental issues and solutions.
The program is often of interest to those who want to develop skills in communication, program development and policy analysis.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program for students who want to understand and develop scientific solutions to environmental problems. Students in this program will develop strong quantitative skills with grounding in ecological, biological, agricultural and chemical sciences, depending on core interests.
The Environmental Science degree programs are accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission and strive to meet human resource demands for the environmental industry. Students in Environmental Science are prepared for ECO Canada‘s Environmental Practitioner (EP) certification.
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Students in environmental studies explore environmental issues relating to human populations, sustainable resource development, pollution and conservation, environmental health and endangerment and preservation of species. Students work to understand alternative conditions that have the potential to reverse current environmental trends and contribute to ecological sustainability.
Students have access to undergraduate courses offered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources as well as the Faculties of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Arts, Law, Engineering, Architecture and Science in order to complete their education. They are expected to take many courses outside the Riddell faculty enabling them to obtain a truly interdisciplinary education.
Students have the opportunity to specialize in one of a diverse range of focus areas along with access to unique experiences including:
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Choose your focus area with the help of a Riddell faculty academic advisor.
Our cooperative education program is designed to provide bright and motivated students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience.
The program strongly emphasizes experiential learning and offers a variety of field courses
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Environmental Studies program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct or advanced entry, you can apply for admission to University 1, the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources or another program.
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
For guidance regarding how to minor in environmental studies, talk to an academic advisor.
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Room 440 Wallace Building
125 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-474-7252
Fax: 204-275-3147
