Environmental Studies

Science @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • BES

Sustaining human populations while maintaining environmental quality and diversity is the greatest challenge of our age. Addressing this challenge requires a new generation of multidisciplinary specialists in human-environment interactions. Pursue your diverse environmental interests in one of the first truly multidisciplinary programs of its kind in the country. Combine study of environmental science, law, policy, ethics and management, among others, to produce a unique educational experience with the relevant knowledge and skills required by potential employers.

Environmental Studies is a one-of-a-kind program addressing the diversity of human/environment interactions that prepares students for emerging, high demand professions, such as climate change management
You will be educated as an environmental professional trained to practice environmental stewardship and management and to promote a more sustainable and healthy living environment.

Learn More About Our Program

1:20
faculty to student ratio - the best in Ontario and one of the best in Canada
>70%
of Science students will participate in undergraduate research

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 84%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 81%

Language Requirements

To review the most up-to-date information on Language Requirements: See language requirements.

Academic Calendars

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Career Tracks

  • Environmental auditor
  • conservation officer
  • policy analyst/regulator
  • climate change manager
  • environmental health and safety specialist

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May 14, 2026

Spring Virtual Open Day

8AM | 12PM  &  4PM | 7PM

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