Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean

Program Information

Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

Red Deer College offers the first two years of study towards BSc Environmental Science or BSc Environmental Management at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. A unique feature of this BSc Environmental science program is the intensive 12-month program that allows students with at least two years of post-secondary education to complete the degree in just one year.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Transfer Features

Admission to BSc Environmental Science or BSc Environmental Management is competitive and based on the following criteria: completion of a minimum 60 credits (including 24 credits in required prerequisite courses) and an overall GPA of B (3.00) Flexible admission is available for students who may be missing certain academic prerequisites but who have significant, relevant work experience (contact an academic advisor).

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1
  5. Subject from Group A, B, C or D

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Program Content
Royal Roads University

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Two of BIOL 217, BIOL 218, BIOL 317, BIOL 318 (6 credits)
  • CHEM 211/CHEM 212 or CHEM 351 (6 credits)
  • 4 Options (12 credits)

Year 2

See an Academic Advisor.