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Royal Roads University

Colwood, Canada , British Columbia ,Canada

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Do you want to make a difference and impact the environment? At Royal Roads, you can gain the skills, get the hands-on experience and take your career to the next level.

Our delivery options allow you to get your degree on your terms. Choose to do the intensive degree-completion program as a 12-month on-campus program or as a two-year blended program combining short on-campus residencies with distance course work.

Both options offer real-world applications, team-based learning as well as laboratory and fieldwork opportunities, providing you with a comprehensive foundation in environmental science that you need to succeed. The on-campus program includes a nine-month applied research project completed for a public or private sponsor. The blended program includes courses in public policy formulation and business decision-making.

Who It’s For
You’re ready to be the change you want to see in the world.

Ideally suited for anyone interested in building upon past educational and work experiences to become an effective environmental professional, this program will allow you to enter and advance in the field.

You're looking for:

  • A challenging interdisciplinary course of study.
  • The opportunity to develop your individual laboratory skills. Our small class sizes mean you will develop your skills by working without partners.
  • The development of a strong learning community. Your classes will typically be in the 30-45 student range, allowing you to truly get to know your classmates, staff and faculty.
  • The opportunity to develop your online and research skills with the support of our faculty and library staff.
  • The development of your team and people skills. In today’s work environment, these skills are highly sought by employers.

If you've completed two years of post-secondary studies, including courses in chemistry, biology and math, this program may be the path you are seeking.

Campus Information

Hatley Park National Historic Site

located in Colwood, British Columbia

Intakes

  • April
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

If you are wondering what to do with your career, how to excel in an interview or you are looking for resume development advice, the Career Services office supports students with non-academic, career-related questions.

Contact us to schedule an appointment with a Career Services Advisor. 

Self-access Tools

  • CareerRoadsis RRU’s online employer database and job board.  All students are encouraged to develop their profile and begin searching future employers, volunteer opportunities and job postings. 
  • RRU Student Business Card Template (PDF) provides students with professional business cards that can be easily printed on a personal printer or professionally printed at any office supply store.
  • Personal Assets Inventory is a self-reflective workbook that explores personal skills, experiences and preferences.  The outcomes provide users with a starting point in their career planning and provide a platform to better understand personal skills and work place preferences.
  • The annual Career Development Conference is hosted every February, and welcomes students to learn from employers at the many panels, sessions and key note speaker sessions

PSW Opportunity

How long is a post-graduation work permit valid?

How long your PGWP is valid for depends on the length of your study program.

If your program was less than 8 months

You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed must be

  • PGWP-eligible and
  • at least 8 months in length

Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 year psw is 2yrs so total 4 yrs of visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Prerequisite(s)

At a minimum, the following recognized college/university level courses, each with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) grade:

Six credits (two courses) in chemistry with a laboratory component in at least one course.
Six credits  (two courses) in biology.
Six credits (two courses) in math or physics (may include three credits of statistics), with at least one course in linear algebra or calculus.
Six credits (two courses) in writing or communications.
Standard Admission
Completion of an approved transfer program with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) GPA.
or

Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) grade in each.
Completion of an Arts or Science Diploma (or 60 credits), including a minimum of 24 second-year credits, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Flexible Admission
Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for Flexible Admission and assessed as follows:

Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) grade in each.
Significant, relevant experience.

English Language Requirements
English is the primary language of instruction and communication at Royal Roads University. As part of the application process, all applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English speaking, listening, reading and writing by one of the following means:

Submission of official English language proficiency scores
Graduation from college or university at which English was the primary language of instruction in an English-speaking country
Completion of a pathway program through the Global Learning and Language Centre (GLLC) at Royal Roads
Additional information on these options is included below.

Option 1 - Submission of an official English language proficiency score report which meets one of the following minimum standards:
Official results should be sent directly from the testing organization & should be less than 2 years old. RRU may consider other language proficiency tests on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 RESPONSE (UPDATED APRIL 24, 2020)
Due to the recent temporary suspension of in-person testing conducted at various IELTS and TOEFL centres, Royal Roads University will accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo English Test (DET) as evidence of language proficiency until further notice. We can also accept the IELTS Indicator test to assess your application; however, conditionally admitted students will be required to submit an official English Language test score (as listed below) to fulfill their condition before the start of their program. The IELTS Indicator test is available in most countries until test centres are able to resume in-person testing.

We strongly recommend that you submit an official IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A test if you reside outside of any affected areas. We will be monitoring activities for IELTS, TOEFL and PTE-A centres and adjusting our requirements as necessary. For more information, visit RRU's COVID-19 page.

FOR FIRST YEAR ENTRY (4-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS):
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.5 overall with no single band score less than 6.0 
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 88 overall with a minimum 20 reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 60 overall with no section less than 58
FOR FIRST YEAR ENTRY (4-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH LANGUAGE UPGRADING):
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking and 5.5 in listening and reading 
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 79 overall with a minimum 18 reading; 23 writing; 19 listening; and 19 speaking
Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 55 overall with a minimum 55 in writing and speaking skills; minimum 51 in listening and reading skills
Duolingo English Test (DET) Score of 105
FOR ALL YEAR 3 (DEGREE COMPLETION) AND MOST* GRADUATE LEVEL ENTRY:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 88 overall with a minimum 24 in writing and 20 in listening, reading and speaking
Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 60 overall with a minimum 60 in writing and speaking and 58 minimum in listening and reading
Duolingo English Test (DET) Score of 115

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 43260 CAD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
    Application Fee: N/A
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