program description

this program is designed for people who want to explore and understand the impacts of humans on the environment and of the environment on humans, and who want to learn to use the scientific approach to solve environmental problems.

navigating the complex issues involved is a challenge that requires a broad range of skills and perspectives pertaining to earth’s environmental system: its biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. this type of training is brought together at the university of new brunswick through the interdisciplinary programs in the environmental sciences.

the faculty of science is one of the university’s oldest faculties and was established when unb was founded in 1785. the environmental sciences program is available as a major or honours option as part of a four-year bachelor of science degree. it is offered jointly by all of the departments in the faculty. there is no minor program available in environmental sciences.

undergraduate programs in the environmental sciences encompass knowledge gleaned from all science disciplines and commence with a common core similar to that of other students in the faculty of science. this introduction provides the student with a theoretical and experiential grounding in scientific principles. as the program progresses, students advance to consider environmental issues from broader ethical, economic and social viewpoints while developing their own scientific interests with a more specific collection of required and elective advanced courses.

these advanced science courses are tailored for students to graduate with a concentration (i.e., stream) in one of six areas. all streams are supported by a strong science foundation and an examination of the environment from different perspectives.