Waterloo's Environmental Science program will teach you to combine scientific knowledge, creativity, and determination to address ecological issues.
Students tell us that they're attracted to the program because of its emphasis on science and mathematics, while still having the opportunity to take courses in environment-related subjects such as geography, ecology, microbiology, and hydrogeology.
You'll specialize in either Ecology (the relationship that plants and animals have to each other and to their environment) or Geoscience (the environmental impact of cities, agriculture, industry, and mining).
You can also benefit from 20 months of paid co-op work experience and graduate ready for a career as an exploration geologist, groundwater specialist, environmental geochemist, consultant, teacher, and more.
Be part of one of the top Environmental Science programs in Canada. Waterloo ranks 4th in the country based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research citations (QS World University Rankings).
Entry program
Regular and Co-op
Ecology, Geoscience
Students tell us that they're attracted to the program because of its emphasis on science and mathematics, while still having the opportunity to take courses in environment-related subjects such as geography, ecology, microbiology, and hydrogeology.
You'll specialize in either Ecology (the relationship that plants and animals have to each other and to their environment) or Geoscience (the environmental impact of cities, agriculture, industry, and mining).
You can also benefit from 20 months of paid co-op work experience and graduate ready for a career as an exploration geologist, groundwater specialist, environmental geochemist, consultant, teacher, and more.
Be part of one of the top Environmental Science programs in Canada. Waterloo ranks 4th in the country based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research citations (QS World University Rankings).
Type of program
Entry program
System of study
Regular and Co-op
Major(s)
Ecology, Geoscience
For more information, please visit the Environmental Science website.
