Environment (BSc)
Overview
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Environment (Science) provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Environment. With an emphasis on applied and interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental problems, programs in the Faculty of the Environment provide multiple career options for students.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January, May, September
Location
- Vancouver
Your direct pathway to Simon Fraser University
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Environment (Science)
Entry to second year of Bachelor of Science
Entry into second year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc). The Faculty of Environment offers majors in the following areas (and many are also offered as minor options)
- Development and Sustainability (minor only)
- Environmental Science (BSc)
- Applied Biology
- Environmental Earth Systems
- Environmetrics
- Water Science
- Geographic Information Systems (BSc, entry through Applied Sciences)
- Physical Geography (BSc)
- Biogeophysical Science Stream
- Geoscience Stream
- Physical Geography and Spatial Information Science Stream
Certificates
Alongside obtaining a degree, students are also able to obtain certificates in the following areas:
- Biological Anthropology
- Corporate Environmental and Social Sustainability
- Cultural Resource Management
- Environmental Literacy
- Geographic Information Science
- Sustainable Development
- Urban Studies
You must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of International Year One (UTP Stage II), in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment.
Careers
Potential career paths
- Air Quality Specialist
- Ecologist
- Ecology Research Technician
- Environment Researcher
- Environmental Health and Safety Inspector
- Environmental Protection Officer
- Environmental Specialist
- Field Technician
- Food Safety Coordinator
- Industrial Advisor
- Interpretive Naturalist
- Laboratory Technician
- Natural Resources Specialist
- Pollutant Risk Assessor
- Soil Conservationist
- Water Quality Inspector/Controller
* Program fees are based on 30 credits of study at C$1,148.92 per credit. Students taking more than 30 credits of study will need to pay additional fees. Not for credit transfer Academic Literacy Course is a requirement for International Year One (UTP Stage II) Direct entry.
For the most up-to-date fees and charges, please visit: https://www.fraseric.ca/admissions/fees/
Program Requirements
To transfer into the Faculty of Environment, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.
-> What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
A minimum GPA of 2.50, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the Faculty of Environment (BSc) for successful transfer students from FIC. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university.
All (All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC101/ALAC101 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. For ALC exempted requirements, please check the English requirements page*
Required Courses
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Recommended Course Selection Order
- Students pursuing the Environmental Science BSc are advised to take REM100 and CMPT120
- Students pursuing Geography BSc programs are advised to take GEOG 100
- Students pursuing GIS (Geography) will be advised to take CMPT 120 instead of ARCH 131
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
