Environmental Science (Associate Degree)

About this programme

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. Explore the environmental issues that affect us locally and globally with the Associate of Science in Environmental Science. To understand our complex and ever-changing environment, this program draws from a range of subjects, helping you see the bigger picture and how everything connects. You'll take courses in a variety of scientific fields such as biology, geology, physical geography and chemistry, as well as courses in the arts and social sciences. Specific topics of study may include the biology of organisms and ecosystems, the Earth’s physical features and natural resources, historical and modern climate change, pollution and waste, and natural hazards. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through field trips and field schools, where you’ll have the opportunity to use industry tools, such as geological mapping software. Associate degrees take two years to complete and concentrate on one area of study. If you plan your courses carefully with a university program in mind, you’ll be able to transfer all 60 credits to university. In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. To ensure your courses transfer, see the BC Transfer Guide. Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program , which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all befor