The Bachelor’s in Environmental Management
at
Lakehead University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Lakehead University is a reputable institution of higher education located in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia. Founded in 1965, Lakehead offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and health. The university is renowned for its exceptional research initiatives, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing real-world challenges. Lakehead provides students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and community engagement. With a commitment to sustainability and Indigenous education, Lakehead University prepares graduates to become future leaders and make a positive impact in their chosen fields and society at large.
As part of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management, our Environmental Management program will provide you with a sound understanding of natural processes in environmental ecosystems, including a strong background in forest environments and technical experience using industry-standard geomatics tools.
Our Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management shares a common curriculum with the Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry for the first two years. Through a specialization, you will delve deeper into the areas of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management, Conservation Planning and Management, and Sustainable Land Use.
If you decide to pursue the Wildlife Conservation and Management specialization, you will be eligible for accreditation as a Certified Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society of America.
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As a first year Environmental Management student you will share the same curriculum as the Forestry students. This is in order to gain a broad understanding of Natural Resource Management topics and issues before specializing after your second year. Required first year courses include:
Natural Resources Management 0190 – Writing Across the Curriculum Natural Resources Management 1094 - Fieldschool Natural Resources Management 1010 – Canadian Forest Plant Species Natural Resources Management 1110 – Natural Resources Inventory I Natural Resources Management 1330 – Natural Resources Biometrics I Natural Resources Management 1071 – Business Principles in Natural Resources Management Biology 1110 – Animal Biology Biology 1130 – Plant Biology Chemistry 1050 – Foundations of Chemistry I OR Chemistry 1110 – Introductory Chemistry Economics 2014 – Basic Economics Theory Geography 1170 – The Environment with Laboratory Geology 1131 – Crust of the Earth with Laboratory
Additionally, you will be required to complete the non-academic First Aid Certificate to prepare you for fieldwork courses in your upper years of study.
Lakehead University is a distinguished institution of higher education located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1965, the university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience that prepares students for success in their careers and lives. Lakehead offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, health, and social sciences. With a focus on research excellence, Lakehead University encourages innovative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges. The university is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, promoting sustainability, and engaging with Indigenous knowledge and cultures. With its state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and commitment to experiential learning, Lakehead University continues to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
