Environmental Sustainability

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Studying Environmental Sustainability will prepare you to play a crucial role in protecting the ecosystems and living organisms that make up our environment. You will gain both the scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern sustainability challenges in Canada and around the world.

Our program is known for producing environmentally conscious and responsible graduates with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be trained to meet the growing demands of interdisciplinary practitioners in the diverse fields of science and sustainability.

In addition to the core Environmental Sustainability courses, you will take courses in the following areas:

Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Economics
Geography
Geology
Natural Resource Management

We also offer a Co-Operative Education program if you are interested in gaining experience that surpasses typical fieldwork and research opportunities.

Lakehead Advantage

In addition to receiving an HBASc (Environmental Sustainability Major), you may choose to combine your degree with a specialization in Environmental Biotechnology, a Concurrent Education degree (Primary/Junior) or our Co-Operative Education program. Each of these options allows you to expand your knowledge and application of Environmental Sustainability and provides you with a competitive edge post-graduation.

Our department is relatively small and conducive to interaction with both your peers and professors. We encourage you to take advantage of the friendly, personal learning environment and reach out to faculty for course help as well as potential job and/or mentorship opportunities.

Accreditation

The HBASc in Environmental Sustainability has been granted national accreditation by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC), the certifying body of the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO Canada).

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both.

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students

Other Canadian High School Students

International Secondary School/ College or University

Canadian College

Canadian University

Canadian Bible College

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements

Please Select Your Applicant Type

Environmental Sustainability (Co-op Available)

Degree:
Arts & Sciences

Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
English Language Arts 30-1

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
English (ENG4U)

Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
English Language Arts 30-1

Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12

Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
English

Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S

Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy the English prerequisite requirement.

Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
English Language Arts 121 or 122

Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
English 3201

Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 African Heritage

Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
English 621A

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
2 English (603 or 604)

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
English (ENG4U) or equivalent

Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
Environmental Sustainability (Co-op Available)

Degree:
Arts & Sciences and Education (PJ)

Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
English Language Arts 30-1

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
English (ENG4U)

Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
English Language Arts 30-1

Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12

Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
English

Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S

Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy the English prerequisite requirement.

Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
English Language Arts 121 or 122

Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
English 3201

Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 African Heritage

Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
English 621A

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
2 English (603 or 604)

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
English (ENG4U) or equivalent

Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
Environmental Sustainability (Specialization in Ecosystem Management) and Environmental Technician Diploma (Lakehead-Georgian Partnership)

Degree:
Arts & Sciences

Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
English Language Arts 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, or Math 31

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
English (ENG4U), 1 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), or Data Management (MDM4U)

Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
English Language Arts 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, or Math 31

Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, 1 from: Calculus 12, Foundation of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, or Statistics 12

Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
English and Math

Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, 1 from: Advanced Mathematics 45S & Introduction To Calculus 45S, Applied Math 40S, or Pre-Calculus 40S

Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
English (ENG4U), 1 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.

Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
English Language Arts 121 or 122, 1 from: Calculus 120, Foundations of Math 120, or Pre-Calculus A120 or B120

Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
English 3201, 1 from: Academic Math 3201, Advanced Math 3200, or Calculus 3208

Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, 1 from: Calculus 12, Mathematics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12

Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:
High school, college transfer, and mature students are required to achieve a final average of at least 75%. University transfer students are required to achieve a final average of at least 70%.

Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
English 621A, 1 from: Calculus 611B, Foundations of Math 621A, or Pre-Calculus 621B

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
2 English (603 or 604), 2 from: Calculus I (201-NYA or 201-103), Calculus II (201-NYB or 201-203), or Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106)

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
English (ENG4U), 1 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario prerequisite requirements will be considered.

Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B, 1 from: Calculus 30 or Pre-Calculus 30

The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

As a first year Environmental Sustainability student, you will be required to take the following courses:

Environmental Sustainability 1033 – Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Biology 1110 – Animal Biology
Biology 1130 – Plant Biology
Geography 1150 – The Environment
Geology 1130 – Crust of the Earth
Mathematics 0210 – Quantitative Methods for the Social Scientist OR Mathematics 0212 – Quantitative Methods for the Health Scientist
Chemistry 2610 – Northern Environmental Chemistry

The balance of your courses will be electives of your choice.

Our professors are leaders in their areas of study and are actively engaged in research initiatives across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. You will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on research projects focusing on topics including:

Climatology
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Geomorphology
Indigenous and Social Issues
Water quality

We offer a paid Co-operative Education option if you are interested in gaining experience that surpasses typical fieldwork and research opportunities. Work terms take place in the spring/summer/fall/winter terms after you finish your second year. For more information visit our Co-Operative Education page.

We have many student-run societies and clubs that cater to virtually any interest. These organizations are integral to our sense of community on campus. They host events, fundraisers, workshops and competitions to bring people together and raise awareness of unique topics and issues. Visit our Student Clubs and Associations page for more information as well as a listing of Student Centres.

Our program, offered at the Orillia campus, has North America's first LEED® campus for environmental sustainability. It is the perfect location to enter this emerging field.

More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information

Arts & Science
Orillia

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$5,984.51	$1,126.83	$7,111.34	$3,555.67	$3,555.67	$1,196.90	$1,291.67	$598.45	$645.84
2	$5,955.86	$1,044.11	$6,999.97	$3,499.99	$3,499.98	$1,191.17	$1,285.94	$595.59	$642.97
3	$5,915.30	$1,044.11	$6,959.41	$3,479.71	$3,479.70	$1,183.06	$1,277.83	$591.53	$638.92
4	$5,398.29	$1,044.11	$6,442.40	$3,221.20	$3,221.20	$1,079.66	$1,174.43	$539.83	$587.21

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$6,283.74	$1,126.83	$7,410.57	$3,705.29	$3,705.28	$1,256.75	$1,351.52	$628.37	$675.76
2	$5,955.86	$1,044.11	$6,999.97	$3,499.99	$3,499.98	$1,191.17	$1,285.94	$595.59	$642.97
3	$5,915.30	$1,044.11	$6,959.41	$3,479.71	$3,479.70	$1,183.06	$1,277.83	$591.53	$638.92
4	$5,398.29	$1,044.11	$6,442.40	$3,221.20	$3,221.20	$1,079.66	$1,174.43	$539.83	$587.21

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$29,355.00	$1,126.83	$30,481.83	$15,240.92	$15,240.91	$5,871.00	$5,965.77	$2,935.50	$2,982.89
2	$29,355.00	$1,044.11	$30,399.11	$15,199.56	$15,199.55	$5,871.00	$5,965.77	$2,935.50	$2,982.89
3	$28,957.27	$1,044.11	$30,001.38	$15,000.69	$15,000.69	$5,791.45	$5,886.22	$2,895.73	$2,943.11
4	$28,957.27	$1,044.11	$30,001.38	$15,000.69	$15,000.69	$5,791.45	$5,886.22	$2,895.73	$2,943.11

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Schedule of Fees for Services, Co-op, and Course-Related Fees

Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science)
Georgian - Barrie

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$5,984.51	$1,173.62	$7,158.13	$3,579.07	$3,579.06	$1,196.90	$1,291.67	$598.45	$645.84
2	$5,955.86	$1,090.90	$7,046.76	$3,523.38	$3,523.38	$1,191.17	$1,285.94	$595.59	$642.97
3	$5,915.30	$1,090.90	$7,006.20	$3,503.10	$3,503.10	$1,183.06	$1,277.83	$591.53	$638.92
4	$5,398.29	$1,090.90	$6,489.19	$3,244.60	$3,244.59	$1,079.66	$1,174.43	$539.83	$587.21

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$6,283.74	$1,173.62	$7,457.36	$3,728.68	$3,728.68	$1,256.75	$1,351.52	$628.37	$675.76
2	$5,955.86	$1,090.90	$7,046.76	$3,523.38	$3,523.38	$1,191.17	$1,285.94	$595.59	$642.97
3	$5,915.30	$1,090.90	$7,006.20	$3,503.10	$3,503.10	$1,183.06	$1,277.83	$591.53	$638.92
4	$5,398.29	$1,090.90	$6,489.19	$3,244.60	$3,244.59	$1,079.66	$1,174.43	$539.83	$587.21

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$29,355.00	$1,173.62	$30,528.62	$15,264.31	$15,264.31	$5,871.00	$5,965.77	$2,935.50	$2,982.89
2	$29,355.00	$1,090.90	$30,445.90	$15,222.95	$15,222.95	$5,871.00	$5,965.77	$2,935.50	$2,982.89
3	$28,957.27	$1,090.90	$30,048.17	$15,024.09	$15,024.08	$5,791.45	$5,886.22	$2,895.73	$2,943.11
4	$28,957.27	$1,090.90	$30,048.17	$15,024.09	$15,024.08	$5,791.45	$5,886.22	$2,895.73	$2,943.11

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Schedule of Fees for Services, Co-op, and Course-Related Fees

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - All Programs - Except Engineering	Code	Amount
Lakehead - Georgian Services Fees
Student Recreation and Wellness	SATHG	111.56
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMG	25.00
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAG	82.15
Lakehead-Georgian Services Subtotal		218.71
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU)
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDG	59.00
LUSU Medical/Dental Plan *	SMEDG	418.00
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSG	156.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SWUSG	7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SCFSG	20.16
LUSU Fees Subtotal		660.16
Georgian-Barrie U-Pass (Bus Pass) Fee**	SLBUB	199.04
TOTAL Lakehead-Georgian Compulsory Ancillary Fees (Barrie):		1077.91

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Georgian-Barrie) - All programs except Engineering	Code	Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee	SORIB	82.72
TOTAL LU-GC Barrie Campus Student Ancillary Fees:		1077.91
Total First Year Lakehead-Georgian Compulsory Ancillary Fees (Barrie):		1160.63

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den)	SABWF	99.00
Student Recreation and Wellness	SATHF	139.43
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	25.00
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	95.14
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	30.00
Lakehead Services Subtotal:		*388.57*
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	59.00
LUSU Medical/Dental	SMEDF *	418.00
LUSU Bus Pass	SLBUS **	252.00
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	156.00
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	2.00
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.50
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	5.00
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	2.00
Sustainability	SLRSU	5.50
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	7.00
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee	SLCFS	20.16
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	10.00
LUSU Fees Subtotal:		*937.16*
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)		1325.73

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year - Undergraduate Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee	SORIE	82.72
Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay):		1325.73
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay):		1408.45

2024-25 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den)	SABWF	19.80	9.90
Student Recreation and Wellness	SATHF	27.89	13.94
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	5.00	2.50
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	19.03	9.51
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	6.00	3.00
Lakehead University Services Subtotal:		77.72	38.85
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	11.80	5.90
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	31.20	15.60
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	0.40	0.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.10	0.05
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	1.00	0.50
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	0.40	0.20
Sustainability Fee	SLRSU	1.10	0.55
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee	SLRWU	1.40	0.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SLCFS	4.03	2.02
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	2.00	1.00
LUSU fees Subtotal:		53.43	26.72
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay):		131.15	65.57

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students:		Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)
Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course)	SORIE	82.72	82.72
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay):		131.15	65.57
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay):		213.87	148.28

Program Details

Environmental Sustainability

Lakehead Advantage

Accreditation

Transfer Options

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

Program Specific Requirements

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Arts & Science
Orillia

Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science)
Georgian - Barrie

Application Availability

Campus

Degrees

Future Careers

OUAC Code

Program Details

Lakehead Advantage

Accreditation

Transfer Options

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

Program Specific Requirements

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Arts & Science Orillia

Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science) Georgian - Barrie

Application Availability

Campus

Degrees

Future Careers

OUAC Code

Arts & Science
Orillia

Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science)
Georgian - Barrie