The Honours BSc Environmental Geoscience at the University of Ottawa is designed for students passionate about understanding the intricate environmental interactions between geology, biology, and hydrology. This program uniquely integrates Environmental Science and Geology, offering a balanced curriculum that bridges solid Earth sciences with biology and chemistry. You will develop a comprehensive expertise to analyse environmental challenges, from organismal biology and ecology to mineralogy and structural geology. This multidisciplinary approach prepares you to tackle complex environmental issues with a robust scientific foundation.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program is studied over four years, providing you with extensive hands-on experience through analytical courses and frequent field trips. You will explore key areas such as GIS and the Digital Earth, environmental microbiology, hydrogeology, and geochemistry. In your final year, you will undertake an honours project or advanced environmental geoscience courses, applying your accumulated knowledge. Graduates are well-prepared for professional careers and can meet accreditation requirements for professional geoscientists in Ontario and Quebec.