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Environmental & Conservation Sciences

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  • 4 years

    Duration (years)

    4 years

    University of Alberta Environmental and Conservation Sciences degree, majors and careers
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    Work experience

    Optional paid Science Internship Program: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months, subject to programme eligibility.

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  • low 70s to low 80s

    Entering average

    Published approximate guidance: Published three-cycle historical guidance: Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences: “low 70s to low 80s”. These are the university’s literal approximate words, not exact numeric endpoints or a forecast for the next cycle.. Three admission cycles preceding the current page checked 2026-10-30; specific cycle years are not named. The central page states a general 70% floor across five programme-required subjects, with Grade 11 marks at least 60% and Grade 12 marks at least 50%. Individual programme requirements, capacity and actual offer conditions still govern. A broad faculty trend is not a major-specific admitted-average distribution.

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    2027 entry

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4U / EAE4U / ETS4UGrade 12 English or an approved equivalent
  • SBI4UBiology
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • MHF4U / MDM4UAdvanced Functions or Mathematics of Data Management
  • One additional approved Grade 12 subject
University of Alberta Conservation Biology high-school admission
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

Fall 2027 University of Alberta undergraduate entry at North Campus. The Northern Systems partnership uses a separate Whitehorse pathway.

University of Alberta Fall 2027 program application and document deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
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  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
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  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
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  6. Step 6Apply through the official University of Alberta application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Provide required academic transcripts and English-language evidence for your applicant category.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Apply online to the University of Alberta and select your degree route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Alberta: required subject choices

Alberta high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Performing Arts 35A, Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35, Applied Graphic Arts 35, Audio 35, Ballet 35, Choir 35, CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr), Contemporary Dance 35, Dance 35, Portfolio Art 35, Dance Composition 35, Design Thinking Innovation 35, Directing 35, Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr), Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr), Guitar 35, Instrumental Jazz 35, Jazz Dance 35, Musical Theatre Performance 35, Technical Theatre EPS 35, Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35, Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr), Theatre Arts 35, Vocal Jazz 35, Instrumental Music 30, Musical Theatre 35, Art 30, Art 31, Choral Music 30, Drama 30, General Music 30; Humanities: History Americas 30 (IB), Social Studies 30-1, Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30, Aboriginal Studies 30, CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit, CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit, CTS-Legal Studies Adv-5Credit, CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit; Languages other than English: Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y, Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y, Cree L & C 30-12Y, Cree Lang & Culture 30, Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y, Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y, German Lang & Culture 30-3Y, German Lang & Culture 30-6Y, German Lang & Culture 30-9Y, German Language Arts 30, Latin 30, Swedish L & C 35-3Y, Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y, Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y, Korean Lang & Culture 35, Polish Language & Arts 35, Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y, Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y, Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y, Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y, Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y, Hebrew Language Arts 35, Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y, Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y, Spanish Language Arts 30, Ukrainian Lang Arts 30, Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y, Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y, Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y, Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y, French 30-3Y, French Language Arts 20-1, Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y, Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y, Punjabi Lang & Culture 35, Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y, Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35, Am Sign L & C 35-9Y, Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30, Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y, Francais 30-1, Francais 30-2, French 30-9Y, French 31, French Language Arts 30-1, French Language Arts 30-2, Arabic L & C 35-12Y, Arabic L & C 35-6Y, Arabic Language Arts 30, Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y, Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y; Options: Foods Adv (CTS-5Cr), Forestry Adv (CTS-5Cr), Agriculture Adv (CTS-5Cr), Wildlife Adv (CTS-5Cr); Math/Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2*, Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr), Science 30 * Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 30
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 30
  • One of the following courses: Mathematics 30-1; Mathematics 30-2*
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
British Columbia: required subject choices

British Columbia high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English First Peoples 12; English Studies 12
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: ART STUDIO 12, Photography 12, Art Dramatique:Film & TV 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12A, BA Visual & Performing Arts12B, BA Visual & Performing Arts12C, Dance: Choreography 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12D, Danse:Choregraphie 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12E, Dance: Performance 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12F, Danse:Performance 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12G, BA Visual & Performing Arts12I, BA Visual & Performing Arts12N, BA Visual & Performing Arts12P, CHORAL MUSIC: CHAMBER CHOIR 12, COMPOSITION AND PRODUCTION 12, CP Performing Arts 12, CP Performing Arts 12 A, Choral Music 12, DRAMA 12, Dance Company 12, Dance Conditioning 12, Dance Foundations 12, Dance Technique&Performance 12, Digital Media Development 12, Directing & Script Develop 12, Drama 12, Drama:Film & Television 12, GRAPHIC ARTS 12, Graphic Production 12, Textiles Et Fibres 12, Gravure Et Graphisme 12, ICT:Digital Media Develpmnt12M, Instrumental Music:Orchestra12, STUDIO ARTS 2D 12, STUDIO ARTS 3D 12, THEATRE PRODUCTION 12, Musical Theatre 12, Contemporary Music 12, Royal Conservatory Music 12, Royal Conservatory Music 12B, Instru Music 12:Concert Band, Instru Music 12:Guitar, Instru Music 12:Jazz Band, Musique Inst 12:Orchestre Dhar, Musique Instru 12:Guitare, Musique Instru 12:Orch A Corde, Musique Instrumentale 12:Jazz, Choral Mus 12 : Vocal Jazz, Choral Mus 12:Concert Choir, Musique Chorale 12:Jazz Vocal, Musique Chorale Choir & Conc, Interpre Theatrale 12:Mise Sce; Humanities: Composition 12, Creative Writing 12, Accounting 12, BC FIRST PEOPLES 12, E-Commerce 12, English Literature 12, Entrepreneurship 12, Literary Studies 12, Philosophy 12, Spoken Language 12, 20th Century World History 12, Comparative World Religions 12, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 12, IB Geographie (NM) 12, Physical Geography 12, Urban Studies 12, Political Studies 12, CULTURES COMPAREES 12, Comparative Cultures 12, LAW STUDIES 12, Economic Theory 12, Economics 12, Asian Studies:1850-Present 12, Genocide Studies 12, Justice Sociale 12, New Media 12, Social Justice 12, Contempoarary IndigenuousSt 12; Languages other than English: Latin 12, Hebrew 12, German 12, Russian 12, Espagnol 12, Spanish 12, Japan 12, Core French 12, FRANCAIS LANGUE ET CULTURE 12, Francais Langue Seconde-Imm 12, Punjabi 12, American Sign Language 12, Korean 12; Options: Aliments Et Nutrition 12, Culinary Arts 12, Etude Des Aliments 12, FOOD STUDIES 12, Food Studies 12, Foods and Nutrition 12, SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN FOOD 12; Math/Sciences: Geology 12, AP Computer Sci Principles 12, Environmental Science 12, Specialized Science 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12*, Physics 12, Chemistry 12, Computer Programming 12, Computer Science 12, Calculus 12, Pre-Calculus 12, ANATOMIE ET PHYSIOLOGIE 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12 * Only one of Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: ANATOMIE ET PHYSIOLOGIE 12; Anatomy and Physiology 12
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 12
  • One of the following courses: Foundations of Mathematics 12*; Pre-Calculus 12
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
Manitoba: required subject choices

Manitoba high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: ELA:Comprehensive Focus 40S; ELA:Literary Focus 40S; ELA:Transactional Focus 40S
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Choral 40S, Vocal Jazz 40S, Jazz Band 40S, Band 40S, Dance 40S, Digital Photography (0285 40S), Guitar 40S, Photographic Art 40S, Strings/Orchestra 40S, Studio Art: 2-D Design AP 42S, Visual Arts 40S, Dramatic Arts 40S; Humanities: Economic Principles 40S, Cinema as a Wit to Mod His 40S, Hist:Western Civilization 40S, History: World 42S, Law 40S, Geography:World Human 40G, Geography:World Human 40S, Family Studies 40S, Psychology 40S, Global Issues:Citz &Sustn 40S, Crnt Topics First Nations Std; Languages other than English: Hebrew 40S, Hebrew 40S 4 Year, Polish 40S, Polish 40S 4 Year, Filipino 40S, Filipino 40S 4 Year, Portuguese 40S, Portuguese 40S 4 Year, Latin 40S, Spanish 40S, Spanish 40S 4 Year, Spanish 40S 6 Year, German 40S, German 40S 4 Year, Ukrainian 40S, Ukrainian 40S 12 Year, Ukrainian 40S 4 Year, Japanese 40S 3 Year, Japanese 40S 4 Year, Francais Langue et Comm 40S, French 40S, Italian 40S, Italian 40S 4 Year; Options: Economics 40S, Macroeconomics AP 42S, Microeconomics AP 42S, Food and Nutrition 40S; Math/Sciences: AP Calculus 42S, Advanced Mathematics 45S and Introduction To Calculus 45S, Intro to Calculus Adv Math 402, Physics 40S, Physics 40S Honours, AP Statistics 42S, Applied Mathematics 40S*, Pre Calculus Math 40S Honours, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Chemistry 40S, Chemistry 40S Honours, Biology 40S, Biology 40S Honours, Computer Sci Principles AP 42S, Computer Science 40S * Only one of Applied Mathematics 40S, Pre Calculus Math 40S Honours or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 40S; Biology 40S Honours
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 40S; Chemistry 40S Honours
  • One of the following courses: Pre Calculus Math 40S Honours; Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S; Applied Mathematics 40S*
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
New Brunswick: required subject choices

New Brunswick high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: Anglais B 22411; English Lang Arts 121; English Lang Arts 122
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Dramatic Arts 120, Visual Arts 120, Art Dramatique 93411, Art Visuels 91411, MUSIQUE 92411, Music 120, Music 122; Humanities: World Issues 120, Canadian History 122, Geographie 41411, Canadian Lit 120, Canadian Geog 120, Economics 120, HISTOIRE ACADIE 42411, Law 120, Natives Studies 120, Nutrition & Healthy Living 120, Psychology 120, Sociology 120; Languages other than English: Spanish 120, Francais 10411, Francais 10421, Fren Imm Lang Arts 120, French 121, Post Intensive French 120, Espagnol 23411; Options: ; Math/Sciences: Foundations of Mathematics 120*, Biologie 53411, Biologie 53421, Biology 121, Biology 122, Calculus 120, Physics 121, Physics 122, Physique 51411, Physique 51421, Chemistry 121, Chemistry 121 IB, Chemistry 122, Chimie 52411, Environmental Sciences 120, Mathematique 30421, Mathematiques 30411, Pre-Calculus 120A and Pre-Calculus 120B * Only one of Foundations of Mathematics 120, Mathematique 30421, Mathematiques 30411 or Pre-Calculus 120B can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biologie 53411; Biologie 53421; Biology 121; Biology 122
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 121; Chemistry 121 IB; Chemistry 122; Chimie 52411
  • One of the following courses: Foundations of Mathematics 120*; Mathematique 30421; Mathematiques 30411; Pre-Calculus 120A and Pre-Calculus 120B
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
Newfoundland and Labrador: required subject choices

Newfoundland and Labrador high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English 3201; English IB 4283; Literature/Composition AP 4222
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Applied Music 3206, Ensemble Performance 3105, Theatre Arts 3220, Art & Design 3200, Visual Art 3202; Humanities: Sciences humaines 3231, Social Studies 3201; Languages other than English: Accelerated Fren 3203, Francais 3202 (Imm), French 3200; Options: Environmental Science 3205; Math/Sciences: Chemistry 3202, Advanced Math 3200, Biology 3201, Physics 3204, Earth Systems 3209, Academic Math 3201*, Math 3208 * Only one of Academic Math 3201 or Advanced Math 3200 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 3201
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 3202
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Math 3200; Academic Math 3201*
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Northwest Territories: required subject choices

Northwest Territories high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Communication Tech Adv, Drama 30, General Music 30, Choral Music 30, Instrumental Music 30, Art 30, Art 31; Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30; Languages other than English: Francais 30-1, Francais 30-2, French 30-9Y, French Language Arts 30-1, French Language Arts 30-2; Options: Wildlife Adv, Forestry Adv, Foods Adv, Agriculture Adv; Math/Sciences: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Biology 30, Computing Science ADV, Science 30, Mathematics 30-2*, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 * Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 30
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 30
  • One of the following courses: Mathematics 30-2*; Mathematics 30-1
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
Nova Scotia: required subject choices

Nova Scotia high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: Advanced English 12; English 12; English 12 African Heritage
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Advanced Music 12, Drama 12:Theatre Arts, Film and Video Production 12, Visual Arts 12, Music 12; Humanities: Advanced Global Politics 12, Canadian Literature 12, Entrepreneurship 12, Global Politics 12, Law 12, Philosophy 12, Psychology 12, Sociology 12, Economics 12, Etudes Economiques 12, Advanced Global History 12, Global History 12, Histoire Planetaire 12 FR, Advanced Global Geography 12, Geographie Planetaire Avancee, Geography Planetaire 12, Global Geography 12; Languages other than English: Francais Immersion 12, French 12, Spanish 12, German 12; Options: Food Science 12; Math/Sciences: Advanced Mathematics 12, Pre-Calcul 12, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12, Advanced Physics 12, Physics 12, Physique 12, Advanced Chemistry 12, Chemistry 12, Chimie 12, Calcul 12, Calculus 12, Geology 12, Academic Mathematics 12*, Advanced Biology 12, Biologie 12 IMM, Biology 12 * Only one of Academic Mathematics 12, Advanced Mathematics 12, Pre-Calcul 12 or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Biology 12; Biologie 12 IMM; Biology 12
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Chemistry 12; Chemistry 12; Chimie 12
  • One of the following courses: Academic Mathematics 12*; Advanced Mathematics 12; Pre-Calcul 12; Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12
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Nunavut: required subject choices

Nunavut high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Instrumental Music 30, General Music 30, Drama 30, Choral Music 30, Art 31; Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, Aulajaaqtut 12; Languages other than English: French Language Arts 30-1, French Language Arts 30-2, Inuktitut 12; Options: Agriculture Adv (CTS-5Cr), Wildlife Adv (CTS-5Cr), Foods Adv (CTS-5Cr), Community Health Adv (CTS-5Cr), Macro-Economics 30, Micro-Economics 30, Forestry Adv (CTS-5Cr); Math/Sciences: Mathematics 31, Mathematics 30-1, Science 30, Mathematics 30-2*, Chemistry 30, Biology 30, Physics 30 * Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 30
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 30
  • One of the following courses: Mathematics 30-1; Mathematics 30-2*
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
Ontario: required subject choices

Ontario high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: Studies in Literature ETS4U; Anglais EAE4U; English ENG4U
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Communications TechnologyTGJ4M, Dance ATC4M, Dance Performance Pract ATP4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4M, Visual Arts - Ceramics AWC4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4O, Repertoire AMR4M, Stage-Band Music AMH4M, Visual Arts - Art History AWU4, Visual Arts-Photography AWQ4M, VisualArts-Illustration AWK4M, Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Dramatic Arts ADG4M, Visual Arts AVI4M, Guitar Music AMG4M, Instrumental Band AMI4M, Music AMU4M, Music-Strings AMS4M; Humanities: Can&World Issues: CGW4U, Wrld Geog:Human Patterns CGU4U, Studies in Literature ETS4U, Classical Civilization LVV4U, Canadian & Intl Law CLN4U, Individuals & Fam in Div HHS4U, World Cultures HSC4M, Can:Hist Identity & Cult CHI4U, Wrld His: West & World CHY4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDC4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDP4U, The Writer's Craft Gr 12, Bus Leadership:Mgt Fund BOH4M, Equity & Social Justice HSE4M, Financial Accounting Pr BAT4M, International Bus Fund BBB4M, Canadian & Wrld Politics CPW4U, Geomatics:GeotechnologiesCGO4M, Phil:Questions &Theories HZT4U, Aboriginal Governance NDG4M, Challenge &Change in Soc HSB4U, Analysing Crrnt Econ Iss CIA4U, Iss of Indigenous People NDW4M; Languages other than English: Core French FSF4U, Extended French FEF4U, Francais FRA4U, French Immersion FIF4U, Greek Class Lang LVGDU, Latin Class Lang LVLDU, Chinese Simplified LKBDU, Farsi LYGDUI, Korean LKKDU, German LWGDU, Spanish LWSDU, Arabic LYADU, Italian LWIDU; Options: Food & Nutrition Science HFA4M, Food& Nutrition Sciences HFA4U; Math/Sciences: Computer Studies ICS4U, Biology SBI4U, Physics SPH4U, Chemistry SCH4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U, Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Earth & Space Science SES4U, Science SNC4M * Only one of Advanced Functions MHF4U or Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology SBI4U
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry SCH4U
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Functions MHF4U; Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*
Alberta exact degree admissions selector, published 2026/27 requirements; 2027 course policy not yet labelled
Prince Edward Island: required subject choices

Prince Edward Island high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English 621A
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Music Instrumental 621A, Music Vocal 621B, Dramatic Arts 621A, Visual Art 621A; Humanities: Canadian History 621A, Global Issues 621A, Global Issues 631A, PEI History; Languages other than English: French 621A, French Immersion 621F; Options: ; Math/Sciences: Foundations of Math 621A*, Physics 621A, Calculus 611B, Biology 621, Chemistry 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B * Only one of Foundations of Math 621A or Pre-Calculus 621B can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology 621
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 621A
  • One of the following courses: Pre-Calculus 621B; Foundations of Math 621A*
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Quebec: entry requirements

Quebec high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • Successfully complete the first year of a CEGEP academic programme with satisfactory performance in the appropriate subjects. Consult the exact provincial course equivalencies.
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Saskatchewan: required subject choices

Saskatchewan high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English Language Arts 30; English Language Arts A 30 and English Language Arts B 30
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Instrumental Jazz 30, Music 30, Music 30 (Conservatory Canada), Music 30 (Royal Conservatory), Dance 30, Guitar 30, Studio Art 30, Theatre Arts 30, Visual Arts 30, Drama 30, Choral 30, Arts Ed 30, Graphic Arts 30, Band 30; Humanities: Native Studies 30:Canadian St, Sciences Sociales Fransask 30, Sciences Sociales Immersion 30, Social Studies 30: Canadian St, Psychology 30, Psychology 30 (AP), Law 30, History 30: Canadian Studies; Languages other than English: Ame Sign Lng Deaf Cult 30, Dene 30, Michif 30, Nakaw¿ 30, Nakoda 30, Espagnol 30, Spanish 30, Japanese 30L, Cree 30, Ukrainian 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30, Francais Fransaskois A 30, Francais Fransaskois B 30, Francais Immersion 30, French 30, German 30; Options: Alimentation 30, Food Studies 30, Agriculture Studies 30, Pratiques agricoles 30; Math/Sciences: Chemistry 30, Chemistry 30 AP, Chemistry 30 IB, Chimie 30 (nouveau), Computer Science 30, Informatique 30, Earth Science 30, Sciences de la terre 30, Physics 30, Physics 30 (AP), Physics 30 IB, Physique 30 (nouveau), Calculus 30, Biologie 30 (nouveau), Biology 30, Biology 30 (AP), Biology 30 IB, Math: Pre-Calculus 30, Math: Foundations 30* * Only one of Math: Foundations 30 or Math: Pre-Calculus 30 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biologie 30 (nouveau); Biology 30; Biology 30 (AP); Biology 30 IB
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 30; Chemistry 30 AP; Chemistry 30 IB; Chimie 30 (nouveau)
  • One of the following courses: Math: Foundations 30*; Math: Pre-Calculus 30
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Yukon: required subject choices

Yukon high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English 12; English 12 First Peoples; English Literature 12; English Studies 12
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Choral Mus 12: Vocal Jazz, Choral Mus 12:Concert Choir, Musique Chorale 12:Jazz Vocal, Art Dramatique:Film & TV 12, Prod Theatrale 12:Technique Th, Arts Visuels:Arts Mediatiqu 12, BA Musical Theatre 12, BA Visual & Performing Arts12A, BA Visual & Performing Arts12B, BA Visual & Performing Arts12C, BA Visual & Performing Arts12D, BA Visual & Performing Arts12E, BA Visual & Performing Arts12F, BA Visual & Performing Arts12G, BA Visual & Performing Arts12I, BA Visual & Performing Arts12N, BA Visual & Performing Arts12P, CP Jazz Band 12, Studio Arts 12:Ceramics & Scul, CP Music Theatre & Prod 12, Theatre Performance 12:Acting, CP Musical Theatre 12, Fondements De Lart 12, Visual Art: Media Arts 12, CP Performing Arts 12, Choral Music 12, Music Composition 12, CP Performing Arts 12 A, CP Vocal Jazz 12, Ceramique Et Sculpture 12, Ceramique Et Sculpture 12, Dance: Choreography 12, Dance: Performance 12, Danse:Choregraphie 12, Danse:Performance 12, Prod Theatrale 12:Gestion Thea, Dessin Et Peinture 12, Drama:Film & Television 12, Gravure Et Graphisme 12, ICT:Digital Media Develpmnt 12, Stagecraft 12, Interpre Theatrale 12:Jeu Dram, Royal Conservatory Music 12, Studio Arts 12: Printmaking, Studio Arts 12:Drawing & Paint, Studio Arts 12:Fabric & Fibre, Textiles Et Fibres 12, Theatre 12, Theatre 12 FR, Theatre Prod 12:Tech Theatre, Theatre Prod 12:Theatre Mgmt, Visual Art 3D 12, Band 12, Instru Music 12:Concert Band, Instru Music 12:Guitar, Instru Music 12:Jazz Band, Instru Music 12:Orchestral Str, Musique Inst 12:Orchestre Dhar, Musique Instru 12:Guitare, Musique Instru 12:Orch A Corde, Musique Instrumentale 12:Jazz, Acting 12, Interpre Theatrale 12:Mise Sce, Theatre Company 12, Theatre Performance 12:Directi, ART STUDIO 12 A, Art 12, Art Careers 12, Art Foundations 12, Visual Art 2D 12, Music:Composition & Tech 12, Musique:Comp Et Technologie 12; Humanities: Genocide Studies 12, Geographie 12, Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, Histoire 12, History 12, 20th Century World History 12, BC First Nations Studies 12, Civilizations Comparees 12, Etudes Premieres Nations De La, YUKON FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 12, COMPARATIVE CULTURES 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, Economics 12, Economie 12, Droit 12, ETUDES DU DROIT 12, Law 12; Languages other than English: Espagnol 12, Spanish 12, Punjabi 12, Korean 12, Italian 12, Latin 12, Hebrew 12, Russian 12, German 12, Japan 12, FRANCAIS LANGUE ET CULTURE 12, Francais Communication 12, Francais Langue Premiere 12, Francais Langue Seconde-Imm 12, French 12; Options: Etude Des Aliments 12, Food Studies 12; Math/Sciences: Pre-Calculus 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12, Calculus 12, Geologie 12, Geology 12, ICT:Computer Programming 12 P, Geometry 12, Physics 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12*, Chemistry 12, Probability & Statistics 12 * Only one of Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology 12; Biology 12
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry 12
  • One of the following courses: Foundations of Mathematics 12*; Pre-Calculus 12
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International applicants: required subject choices

International applicants high-school applicants, 2026/27 published course requirements for this degree route; Conservation Biology major only

  • One of the following courses: English (Literature & Composition)
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Art, Drama, Music; Humanities: Cultural Geography, Economics, History, Social Studies; Languages other than English: French, Additional languages other than English may be accepted; Options: ; Math/Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Additional Math, Computer Science, Geometry, Physical Geography, Science, Trigonometry, Biology, Mathematics, Calculus
  • One of the following courses: Biology
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry
  • One of the following courses: Mathematics
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Environmental Economics and Policy: Ontario required subject choices

Ontario high-school applicants to this named major only, 2026/27 published policy

  • One of the following courses: Studies in Literature ETS4U; Anglais EAE4U; English ENG4U
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Communications TechnologyTGJ4M, Dance ATC4M, Dance Performance Pract ATP4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4M, Visual Arts - Ceramics AWC4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4O, Repertoire AMR4M, Stage-Band Music AMH4M, Visual Arts - Art History AWU4, Visual Arts-Photography AWQ4M, VisualArts-Illustration AWK4M, Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Dramatic Arts ADG4M, Visual Arts AVI4M, Guitar Music AMG4M, Instrumental Band AMI4M, Music AMU4M, Music-Strings AMS4M; Humanities: Iss of Indigenous People NDW4M, Can&World Issues: CGW4U, Wrld Geog:Human Patterns CGU4U, Individuals & Fam in Div HHS4U, Classical Civilization LVV4U, Analysing Crrnt Econ Iss CIA4U, Bus Leadership:Mgt Fund BOH4M, Equity & Social Justice HSE4M, Financial Accounting Pr BAT4M, International Bus Fund BBB4M, Challenge &Change in Soc HSB4U, Canadian & Wrld Politics CPW4U, Can:Hist Identity & Cult CHI4U, Wrld His: West & World CHY4U, World Cultures HSC4M, Geomatics:GeotechnologiesCGO4M, Phil:Questions &Theories HZT4U, Canadian & Intl Law CLN4U, Studies in Literature ETS4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDC4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDP4U, The Writer's Craft Gr 12, Aboriginal Governance NDG4M; Languages other than English: German LWGDU, Greek Class Lang LVGDU, Spanish LWSDU, Core French FSF4U, Extended French FEF4U, Francais FRA4U, French Immersion FIF4U, Italian LWIDU, Chinese Simplified LKBDU, Farsi LYGDUI, Korean LKKDU, Latin Class Lang LVLDU, Arabic LYADU; Options: Food & Nutrition Science HFA4M, Food& Nutrition Sciences HFA4U; Math/Sciences: Biology SBI4U, Physics SPH4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Computer Studies ICS4U, Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*, Earth & Space Science SES4U, Science SNC4M, Chemistry SCH4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U * Only one of Advanced Functions MHF4U or Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology SBI4U
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry SCH4U
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Functions MHF4U; Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*
Alberta exact Environmental Economics and Policy Ontario course selector, 2026/27
Human Dimensions of Environmental Management: Ontario required subject choices

Ontario high-school applicants to this named major only, 2026/27 published policy

  • One of the following courses: Anglais EAE4U; English ENG4U; Studies in Literature ETS4U
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Dramatic Arts ADG4M, Guitar Music AMG4M, Instrumental Band AMI4M, Music AMU4M, Music-Strings AMS4M, Visual Arts AVI4M, Communications TechnologyTGJ4M, Dance ATC4M, Dance Performance Pract ATP4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4M, Visual Arts - Ceramics AWC4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4O, Repertoire AMR4M, Stage-Band Music AMH4M, Visual Arts - Art History AWU4, Visual Arts-Photography AWQ4M, VisualArts-Illustration AWK4M; Humanities: Classical Civilization LVV4U, The Writer's Craft Gr 12, Can&World Issues: CGW4U, Wrld Geog:Human Patterns CGU4U, Geomatics:GeotechnologiesCGO4M, Can:Hist Identity & Cult CHI4U, Wrld His: West & World CHY4U, World Cultures HSC4M, Aboriginal Governance NDG4M, Bus Leadership:Mgt Fund BOH4M, Equity & Social Justice HSE4M, Financial Accounting Pr BAT4M, International Bus Fund BBB4M, Canadian & Intl Law CLN4U, Phil:Questions &Theories HZT4U, Iss of Indigenous People NDW4M, Individuals & Fam in Div HHS4U, Studies in Literature ETS4U, Canadian & Wrld Politics CPW4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDC4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDP4U, Analysing Crrnt Econ Iss CIA4U, Challenge &Change in Soc HSB4U; Languages other than English: German LWGDU, Spanish LWSDU, Arabic LYADU, Core French FSF4U, Extended French FEF4U, Francais FRA4U, French Immersion FIF4U, Chinese Simplified LKBDU, Farsi LYGDUI, Korean LKKDU, Italian LWIDU, Latin Class Lang LVLDU, Greek Class Lang LVGDU; Options: Food & Nutrition Science HFA4M, Food& Nutrition Sciences HFA4U; Math/Sciences: Advanced Functions MHF4U, Physics SPH4U, Earth & Space Science SES4U, Science SNC4M, Biology SBI4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*, Chemistry SCH4U, Computer Studies ICS4U * Only one of Advanced Functions MHF4U or Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology SBI4U
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry SCH4U
  • One of the following courses: Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*; Advanced Functions MHF4U
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Land Reclamation: Ontario required subject choices

Ontario high-school applicants to this named major only, 2026/27 published policy

  • One of the following courses: Studies in Literature ETS4U; Anglais EAE4U; English ENG4U
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Communications TechnologyTGJ4M, Dance ATC4M, Dance Performance Pract ATP4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4M, Visual Arts - Ceramics AWC4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4O, Repertoire AMR4M, Stage-Band Music AMH4M, Visual Arts - Art History AWU4, Visual Arts-Photography AWQ4M, VisualArts-Illustration AWK4M, Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Dramatic Arts ADG4M, Visual Arts AVI4M, Guitar Music AMG4M, Instrumental Band AMI4M, Music AMU4M, Music-Strings AMS4M; Humanities: Analysing Crrnt Econ Iss CIA4U, Can&World Issues: CGW4U, Wrld Geog:Human Patterns CGU4U, Phil:Questions &Theories HZT4U, Canadian & Intl Law CLN4U, Individuals & Fam in Div HHS4U, World Cultures HSC4M, Can:Hist Identity & Cult CHI4U, Wrld His: West & World CHY4U, Aboriginal Governance NDG4M, Bus Leadership:Mgt Fund BOH4M, Equity & Social Justice HSE4M, Financial Accounting Pr BAT4M, International Bus Fund BBB4M, Studies in Literature ETS4U, Classical Civilization LVV4U, The Writer's Craft Gr 12, Geomatics:GeotechnologiesCGO4M, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDC4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDP4U, Canadian & Wrld Politics CPW4U, Challenge &Change in Soc HSB4U, Iss of Indigenous People NDW4M; Languages other than English: Spanish LWSDU, Greek Class Lang LVGDU, Arabic LYADU, Core French FSF4U, Extended French FEF4U, Francais FRA4U, French Immersion FIF4U, Chinese Simplified LKBDU, Farsi LYGDUI, Korean LKKDU, Latin Class Lang LVLDU, Italian LWIDU, German LWGDU; Options: Food & Nutrition Science HFA4M, Food& Nutrition Sciences HFA4U; Math/Sciences: Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Physics SPH4U, Earth & Space Science SES4U, Science SNC4M, Biology SBI4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U, Computer Studies ICS4U, Chemistry SCH4U * Only one of Advanced Functions MHF4U or Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology SBI4U
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry SCH4U
  • One of the following courses: Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*; Advanced Functions MHF4U
Alberta exact Land Reclamation Ontario course selector, 2026/27
Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management: Ontario required subject choices

Ontario high-school applicants to this named major only, 2026/27 published policy

  • One of the following courses: Anglais EAE4U; English ENG4U; Studies in Literature ETS4U
  • One of the following subjects (click to see courses): Fine Arts: Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Dramatic Arts ADG4M, Guitar Music AMG4M, Instrumental Band AMI4M, Music AMU4M, Music-Strings AMS4M, Communications TechnologyTGJ4M, Dance ATC4M, Dance Performance Pract ATP4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4M, Visual Arts - Ceramics AWC4M, Media Arts 12 ASM4O, Repertoire AMR4M, Stage-Band Music AMH4M, Visual Arts - Art History AWU4, Visual Arts-Photography AWQ4M, VisualArts-Illustration AWK4M, Visual Arts AVI4M; Humanities: Bus Leadership:Mgt Fund BOH4M, Equity & Social Justice HSE4M, Financial Accounting Pr BAT4M, International Bus Fund BBB4M, Can&World Issues: CGW4U, Wrld Geog:Human Patterns CGU4U, Geomatics:GeotechnologiesCGO4M, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDC4U, Interdisciplinary StudiesIDP4U, Aboriginal Governance NDG4M, The Writer's Craft Gr 12, World Cultures HSC4M, Analysing Crrnt Econ Iss CIA4U, Canadian & Intl Law CLN4U, Challenge &Change in Soc HSB4U, Canadian & Wrld Politics CPW4U, Studies in Literature ETS4U, Iss of Indigenous People NDW4M, Individuals & Fam in Div HHS4U, Phil:Questions &Theories HZT4U, Can:Hist Identity & Cult CHI4U, Wrld His: West & World CHY4U, Classical Civilization LVV4U; Languages other than English: Chinese Simplified LKBDU, Farsi LYGDUI, Korean LKKDU, German LWGDU, Arabic LYADU, Greek Class Lang LVGDU, Italian LWIDU, Core French FSF4U, Extended French FEF4U, Francais FRA4U, French Immersion FIF4U, Spanish LWSDU, Latin Class Lang LVLDU; Options: Food & Nutrition Science HFA4M, Food& Nutrition Sciences HFA4U; Math/Sciences: Computer Studies ICS4U, Physics SPH4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Biology SBI4U, Earth & Space Science SES4U, Science SNC4M, Advanced Functions MHF4U, Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*, Chemistry SCH4U * Only one of Advanced Functions MHF4U or Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U can be used for admission.
  • One of the following courses: Biology SBI4U
  • One of the following courses: Chemistry SCH4U
  • One of the following courses: Advanced Functions MHF4U; Math of Data Mgmt MDM4U*
Alberta exact Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management Ontario course selector, 2026/27
Northern Systems: Yukon study route

Applicants to the Northern Systems major at Yukon University, not other Edmonton majors

  • Contact the Northern ENCS programme coordinator at Yukon University before applying through the University of Alberta. University of Alberta application procedures, deadlines and fees apply.
Alberta Northern Systems major at Yukon University entry route
Transfer assessment below or above 24 transferable units

Applicants with postsecondary coursework; each faculty controls actual entry conditions

  • Below 24 transferable units, high-school requirements apply and both school and postsecondary performance may be considered. At 24 or more units, assessment uses secondary prerequisites and postsecondary performance; a postsecondary course may satisfy a specific school prerequisite when accepted. Competitive GPA typically uses the most recent 24 available units.
  • All undergraduate admission is competitive and subject to space. English proficiency and the chosen faculty’s transfer requirements still apply. This shared assessment rule does not establish eligibility for every programme or change a held minimum.
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Conservation Biology

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Present Grade 12 English, Biology, Chemistry, one of Advanced Functions or Mathematics of Data Management, and one additional approved Grade 12 subject.
  • The other majors have their own subject combinations. Use the degree-specific list for your intended major.
University of Alberta Conservation Biology high-school admission
Northern Systems

Students planning to complete the degree with Yukon University in Whitehorse

  • The partnership normally delivers the upper two years in Whitehorse. Applicants transferring from a Yukon University diploma should complete at least 24 recommended transferable credits. Contact the program advisor for credit from other institutions.
University of Alberta Northern Systems major at Yukon University

Degree requirements

Conservation Biology Major [ALES]

Conservation Biology Major [ALES]

  • 6 units selected from
Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]

Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]

    Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]

    Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]

      Applies to all listed streams
      • Program Requirements (72 units)
      • 3 units selected from
      • Major Requirements (45 units)
      • Capstone Requirement (3 units)
      Other requirements and route notes
      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences; General Information: The BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences program is for students interested in the natural world, its management, conservation and ecological perspectives. With appropriate course selection, graduates may qualify for Professional Agrologist or Professional Biologist designations. Students are advised to select their courses in consultation with an academic advisor early in their program to be sure they can meet these professional organization requirements. Program details are available on the Faculty website .
      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences; Requirements: All students in the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences must successfully complete the courses in a common program core , and a capstone course . The program includes two field courses ( REN R 290 and ENCS 299 ) that provide training in practical aspects of environmental sciences. Both courses are normally taken in the summer between second and third years.They must be taken prior to the fourth year of study, to ensure that students are able to apply the skills learned in the last year of their program.
      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences; Majors: Students must select a major , which also has specific course requirements. Conservation Biology Major Environmental Economics and Policy Major Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major Land Reclamation Major Northern Systems Major Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management Major
      • Conservation Biology Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Conservation Biology Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 21 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 21 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 15 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Complete the degree core, requirements of one major, the capstone and the two required field courses before fourth year.
      ReferencesUniversity of Alberta Environmental and Conservation Sciences 2026–27 degree requirementsAlberta: named envsci academic-unit locationUniversity · exact programme work-study requirementsAlberta 2026/27: Conservation Biology Major [ALES]Alberta 2026/27: Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]Alberta 2026/27: Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]University · exact programme work-study requirementsUniversity · exact programme work-study requirementsUniversity of Alberta Conservation Biology approved program electivesUniversity of Alberta Northern Systems major at Yukon UniversityUniversity of Alberta Science Internship Program duration and recognitionUniversity of Alberta Science Internship work experience courses and fees

      Program facts

      Entering averagelow 70s to low 80s

      The central page states a general 70% floor across five programme-required subjects, with Grade 11 marks at least 60% and Grade 12 marks at least 50%. Individual programme requirements, capacity and actual offer conditions still govern. A broad faculty trend is not a major-specific admitted-average distribution.

      Alberta current general minimum and literal three-cycle competitive trendsAlberta current general minimum and literal three-cycle competitive trends
      InternshipInternship details
      University · exact programme work-study requirementsCheck work experience options

      Majors & specializations

      The BSc offers six majors. Northern Systems is delivered with Yukon University in Whitehorse for the upper years. The combined BSc/BA in Native Studies is a separate route.

      Conservation Biology Major [ALES]

      BSc

      Study endangered species conservation, ecological restoration and ecosystem management.

      Published requirements

      Courses

      Current 2026/27 degree requirements and named option banks. Alternatives are included as a menu; each degree and major variant has its own requirements. This is not a class timetable.

      Field school2 listed

      Common required field courses. The calendar places them after second year and before fourth year.

      • REN R 290Field Skills in Environmental, Conservation, and Forest Sciences2 credits

        A seven-day off-campus course on field sampling, species identification and measurement in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Requires 30 units and REN R 110. Take it after year two and before the final 30 units are complete.

        University of Alberta REN R 290 course catalogue
      • ENCS 299Special Topics in Field Skills and Their Application in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences1 credits

        A four-day off-campus field course applying specialized skills to a topic in the student's major. REN R 290 is a prerequisite or corequisite.

        University of Alberta ENCS 299 course catalogue
      University of Alberta Environmental and Conservation Sciences 2026–27 degree requirements
      Additional published courses
      • AREC 214Applications of Quantitative Models to Food, Resources and the Environment3 credits

        An introduction to methods and tools that are used to solve quantitative problems related to agriculture, food, forestry, and the environment. Emphasis is on the use of these techniques for economic analysis. Students are introduced to the use of linear algebra, calculus and constrained optimization techniques. Classroom examples, laboratory assignments and computer tutorials are provided to give practice in applying quantitative tools to empirical problems.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • AREC 365Natural Resource Economics3 credits

        Economics of natural resources; resource scarcity, conservation, sustainability, water resource issues, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, recycling, property and tenure institutions, and public resource policy. Not to be taken if credit received for ECON 365.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • BIOL 108Introduction to Biological Diversity3 credits

        Examines the major lineages of life on Earth. Overview of evolutionary principles and classification, the history of life, and the key adaptations of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Laboratories survey the diversity of biological form and function, and introduce students to data collection and scientific writing.

        Published note: BIOL 107 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 108. BIOL 107 and 108 can be taken in either term.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • BIOL 208Principles of Ecology3 credits

        Ecology is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment in a hierarchy of levels of organization: individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Provides a comprehensive survey of general concepts that can stand alone or serve as preparation for advanced courses in ecology. Labs emphasize collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from ecological experiments and field studies to illustrate and complement lecture material. Examples are drawn from a broad range of organisms and systems.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • CHEM 101Introductory University Chemistry I3 credits

        Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics3 credits

        How markets and governments determine which products are produced and how income is distributed in the Canadian economy. Not open to students with credit in ECON 204.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ENCS 473Environmental and Conservation Policy3 credits

        An overview of principles and programs relating to environmental and conservation policy. Selected local, national, and international environmental policy issues. Not to be taken if credit received in ECON 467.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • STAT 151Introduction to Applied Statistics I3 credits

        Data collection and presentation, descriptive statistics. Probability distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Point estimation and hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression analysis. Goodness of fit and contingency table.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ALES 204Communication Fundamentals for Professionals3 credits

        Successful professionals require strong communication skills. This course focuses on interpersonal communication in professional settings, examining factors that enhance or impede communication and exploring strategies for communicating more effectively with different audiences. Students develop written, visual, and oral communication skills that help them connect with others both in and outside the organization, and convey information in positive and persuasive ways. [Human Ecology]

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ENCS 356Principles of Rangeland Conservation and Habitat Management3 credits

        An introduction to rangeland conservation and wildlife habitat management. Examines the effects of grazing and browsing on ecosystems components, including rangeland soils, plants, plant communities, and landscapes. Discusses interactions among herbivores including livestock and wildlife. Reviews practical management activities such as rangeland inventory, improvements, planning, and condition assessment.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • AREC 313Statistical Analysis3 credits

        Analysis of economic data relating to renewable resource sectors including agriculture, food, forestry, and the environment; collection of data, sampling methods, tests of hypotheses, index numbers, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation; time series analysis.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • AREC 465Advanced Natural Resource Economics3 credits

        Applied economic modeling of resource utilization and environmental issues with a focus in forestry and agriculture. Topics may include current Canadian and international issues in the area of environmental valuation, energy, climate change, biodiversity and conservation as related to Forestry and Agriculture.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics3 credits

        Employment, inflation, international payments, monetary policy, and fiscal policy, all in the Canadian economy. Not open to students with credit in ECON 204.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ECON 269Economics of the Environment3 credits

        Economic growth and the deterioration of the environment; types, causes, theory, policy, and measurement, and current Canadian environmental topics.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ECON 281Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I3 credits

        The theory of consumer behavior; theory of production and cost; price and output determination under competition, monopoly and other market structures.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ECON 282Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory I3 credits

        Models of price, interest rate, output, and employment determination; the impact of fiscal, monetary, and supply shocks; open economy macroeconomics with fixed and flexible exchange rates, and prices as well as international capital mobility.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • ENCS 352Natural Resource and Environmental Law3 credits

        Overview of Canadian laws and policies designed to control air, land, and water pollution including licensing systems, quasi-criminal sanctions, and environmental impact assessment processes. The course will also review relevant constitutional issues and consider alternative legal approaches to the resolution of environmental problems.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • AREC 410Advanced Methods and Applications in Applied Economics3 credits

        Empirical applications of methods used in resource, environmental, agri-food, and forest economics. Involves one or more case study projects that focus on the empirical examination of economic issues in renewable resource management.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • AREC 173The Plate, the Planet and Society3 credits

        A cornerstone course that provides an introduction to social perspectives on everything from what we eat for breakfast to how we protect endangered species and agricultural landscapes. Topics covered include current issues around food production and consumption and issues related to sustainability of our natural and social systems. Debates over new technologies (e.g., GMOs, nanotechnology), food, environment, and health can only be understood in the context of political, economic and personal decisions.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • SOC 291Introduction to Environmental Sociology3 credits

        Sociological examination of the relationship between human societies and the natural environment.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      • SOC 220Social Research Methods3 credits

        Overview of quantitative and qualitative methods in social science. Includes the relationship between social theory and research, research ethics, and the technical aspects of research design, data collection, and data analysis.

        Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
      Elective choices
      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences; General Information: The BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences program is for students interested in the natural world, its management, conservation and ecological perspectives. With appropriate course selection, graduates may qualify for Professional Agrologist or Professional Biologist designations. Students are advised to select their courses in consultation with an academic advisor early in their program to be sure they can meet these professional organization requirements. Program details are available on the Faculty website .
      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences; Majors: Students must select a major , which also has specific course requirements. Conservation Biology Major Environmental Economics and Policy Major Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major Land Reclamation Major Northern Systems Major Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management Major
      • Conservation Biology Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Conservation Biology Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 21 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 21 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]; Program Requirements (72 units): 9 units in Free Electives
      • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]; Major Requirements (45 units): 15 units in Approved Program Electives
      • Approved program electives depend on the selected major. The Conservation Biology list includes category minimums and course prerequisite checks.
      Study routes

      The BSc offers six majors. Northern Systems is delivered with Yukon University in Whitehorse for the upper years. The combined BSc/BA in Native Studies is a separate route.

      • Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences
      Study locations
      Published academic-unit location
      The Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences lists Student Services at 2-06 Agriculture/Forestry Centre and the Dean’s Office at 2-14 in the same centre. These are faculty contact offices; Environmental and Conservation Sciences course rooms and field sites are separate.Alberta: named envsci academic-unit location
      ReferencesUniversity of Alberta Environmental and Conservation Sciences 2026–27 degree requirementsAlberta: named envsci academic-unit locationUniversity · exact programme work-study requirementsAlberta 2026/27: Conservation Biology Major [ALES]Alberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026/27: Environmental Economics and Policy Major [ALES]Alberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026/27: Human Dimensions of Environmental Management Major [ALES]Alberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionAlberta 2026–27 current official course definitionUniversity · exact programme work-study requirementsUniversity · exact programme work-study requirementsUniversity of Alberta Environmental and Conservation Sciences degree, majors and careersUniversity of Alberta Conservation Biology approved program electivesUniversity of Alberta Northern Systems major at Yukon UniversityUniversity of Alberta Science Internship Program duration and recognitionUniversity of Alberta Science Internship work experience courses and fees

      Careers

      Career examples

      • Land reclamation specialist
      • Environmental consultant
      • Wildlife or conservation biologist
      Scope and qualifications

      Possible careers published by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences for the degree. Some professions have additional credential requirements.

      Costs

      Environmental and Conservation Sciences

      Published tuition

      2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Tuition basis varies by category · CAD

      Canadian students example · Choose your category

      Tuition$729.36 per 3-credit standard course (2026–27)

      Domestic example is one standard course with fee index 6. International tuition covers one Fall/Winter academic year. Student fees are separate.

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