About Environmental Studies in Lakehead University
The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. Our Environmental Studies program will provide you with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges.
Our Environmental Studies programs contain a core of common courses, plus courses required for a major in one of three disciplines:
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Geography
Each program contains both Science and Social Sciences & Humanities components to ensure you receive a well-rounded background in modern environmental challenges.
If you are interested in majoring in Geography, you have the opportunity to graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies or an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science, depending on whether you choose to emphasize Science or Social Sciences electives.
As a Geography or Biology major, you may choose to combine your Environmental Studies/Science degree with a Concurrent Education degree to teach at the Intermediate/Senior level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration.
- Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Lakehead University Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
9th in Canada in undergraduate study |
Courses |
80 undergraduate and around 20 graduate courses |
No. of Campuses |
2 (one each in Thunder Bay and Orillia) |
Employment rate |
Average rate of 94% |
Application Fee |
101 USD1 for undergraduate courses |
Accepted Tests |
GMAT/GRE |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Estimated idea of other living expenses excluding tuition fee are listed as follows:
Name of Expenditure |
Cost (in USD per year) |
Avg.Tution Fees |
$17,800 |
Accommodation |
2,250 to 5,475 |
Books and Supplies |
1,875 |
Transportation (Bus Pass) |
150 |
Groceries |
2,250 |
Mobile |
720 |
Others |
1,080 |
Total |
8,325 to 11,550 |