Environmental biology is the scientific study of how living organisms interact with their environment, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems and the species that live in them. It is similar to ecology.
Environmental biologists monitor environmental conditions and conduct environmental impact assessments for development projects. They also plan and maintain monitoring and data collection programs. This involves substantial field work, such as collecting water and soil samples. Environmental biologists analyze the chemical and biological data from the samples they collected using mathematical and statistical techniques.
Environmental and ecological issues, biological modelling, wildlife and fish biology, plant and animal physiology, limnology and biogeochemistry are just some of the areas you can explore in our environmental biology program.
Learn how to monitor, assess and manage the use of natural resources, apply mapping and remote sensing techniques, and conduct research.
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology is a joint program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Lethbridge College, and Lakeland College. Students must first complete one of the following two year diplomas:
- Diploma of Integrated Resource Management at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Diploma in Renewable Resource Management at Lethbridge College
- Diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation or Conservation and Restoration Ecology at Lakeland College
Then, you can apply to the University of Regina to complete another two years to earn your Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology.
