BSc in Environmental Science

The environmental science program at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, focuses on the natural sciences and how they raise awareness and understanding of the environment.

Program courses explore a science-based focus that enables the understanding of reactions, mechanisms, diversity and impact on the environment. The four-year environmental science program offers in-depth knowledge in two streams – chemistry and biology.

Why study environmental science at Grenfell?

The natural world with its complexity and beauty offers many opportunities to learn. Our environment provides us energy, nourishment, employment and recreation – and to use it properly, we need to understand it.

At Grenfell, the environment is your laboratory. Your professors will encourage you to get involved in their research – everything from the breakdown of pesticides in the environment to the impact of the forest industry on songbird populations.

Grenfell’s environmental science program is a four-year interdisciplinary degree with general or honours options. You will also have the choice of completing one of two streams:

• biology
• chemistry

Grenfell’s environmental science program offers a combination of lectures, laboratory work and field courses in a number of required courses and environmental focus areas.

It's local

In western Newfoundland, our environment is a part of our identity. Our economy, our recreation and our health depend on it. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne National Park, is in our backyard. The park has unique geological features and at the Bonne Bay Marine Station, facilities include a laboratory for the observation and study of undisturbed natural systems where students have the opportunity to complete field courses. Our location on the west coast of Newfoundland offers unique opportunities and real life experiences gives you access to various natural habitats, including:

• Wetlands
• Boreal forests
• The ocean
• River systems
• Sub-arctic tundra

Our science facilities include a new Arts and Science Building extension houses state-of-the-art chemistry, biology and soils labs:

• The chemistry lab focuses on the study of organic and analytical chemistry, the study of carbon-based and metallic compounds
• Two research labs include wet and dry benches for scientific work in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science.
• The biology lab is used for the cultivation of tissue culture and microbiological preparation.

It's affordable

You'll enjoy the lowest tuition rate in English-speaking Canada. The provincial government gives high priority to education, providing extensive funding to Memorial University. This commitment allows us to provide an affordable yet high-quality post-secondary education.

It's personal

Small class sizes mean a more intimate learning experience where your professors know you by name. Our low student-instructor ratio ensures that your learning will be personal and relevant. With just over 1,300 students on campus, you’ll make real connections with your classmates and become an important part of the Grenfell community.

Information for first-year students

Because of Grenfell’s small size, students have ample opportunity to work closely with professors on research projects, and even get to complete their own research projects in their final year.

As a Grenfell student, you can participate in the Student Exchange Program, where you pay Grenfell tuition rates while studying in another student exchange member university in Canada or the United States.

Admission

You must meet the general admission requirements for Memorial University and declare environmental science as your major to be accepted to the program. There are several scholarships and awards available to prospective students who are applying to the environmental science program.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the environmental science program can enter a number of different fields; review these categories to learn more about the types of careers you might pursue:

• Government
• Higher education
• Agencies and organizations

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University is located in Eastern Canada in the city of Corner Brook on Newfoundland's west coast.

Grenfell 's unique location offers international students a vibrant, friendly and safe learning environment. At Grenfell , our class sizes are small, so it's easy to get to know your professors and classmates - you'll feel at home in no time. Memorial University also boasts the lowest international tuition rates in the country, while offering you an education that is respected around the world.

International students play an important role in student life at Grenfell . You'll become part of the campus community and add to the community's cultural diversity.

Why Grenfell? Because we're awesome, that's why.

We are affordable, have an amazing location, offer small classes in a safe environment, offer guaranteed student housing to first year students and have top-notch facilities.

Affordability

As a campus of Memorial University, you'll enjoy the lowest tuition rate in English-speaking Canada. The provincial government gives high priority to education, providing extensive funding to Memorial University. This commitment allows us to provide an affordable yet high-quality post-secondary education.

Small classes, safe environment

Sure lots of universities have small classes, but at Grenfell, you'll know your profs on a first-name basis. And Corner Brook is small too, so you'll feel safe and secure in one of the safest cities in North America. We offer quality undergraduate degrees in arts, business, education, fine arts, nursing, resource management and science. Masters degrees are offered in environmental policy and boreal ecosystems and agricultural sciences. Our small campus environment will help you thrive in your educational endeavours.Many of our students also get to conduct research with their professors – an opportunity that will give you unique hands-on experience.

Location, location, location

Grenfell is located in one of the most beautiful settings in the country: clean air, roaring ocean, majestic mountains. The west coast of Newfoundland is a hub of adventure in summer, winter, spring and fall. Hiking trails criss-cross the area. There are spots to ski, snowboard, rock climb and zipline. Marble Mountain Resort is 1,700 feet of top-notch skiing and snowboarding and Blow Me Down Trails Cross Country Ski Club has 42 km of groomed trails – both just minutes from campus. And a short car ride away is Gros Morne National Park, a world heritage site with marine inlets, rich forest and glacier-carved fjords. Get your outdoor groove on.

We’re also a thriving theatre community with several productions each year. Our art galleries are home to exhibits from around the world. Take a stroll downtown for shopping, nightlife and dining or visit our other shopping areas, including the retail big-box district. We're a small city with everything you need.