The Lakehead University and Georgian College partnership is evolving to better serve students!
Our partnership is evolving from offering four combined degree-diploma programs and will instead focus on adding new pathways to help students seamlessly transfer between more Georgian and Lakehead programs, with the added security of guaranteed admissions.
If you’re a current student, it’s business as usual, with all programs running through to completion.
Prepare yourself for a successful career in this growing field with our integrated program that blends theory with practical, hands-on lab and field experience. The specialization in ecosystem management will allow you to select additional topics complementing the environmental sustainability degree-diploma including, but not limited to environmental impact assessment, environmental biomonitoring, geomatics, and more. You’ll be provided with opportunities to develop advanced lab and field skills that allow you to meet and adapt to the growing demands of a career in the environmental sciences.
Ontario high school students: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M
courses including:
A minimum final average, based on the best six Grade 12 U or M courses, of 75% is required.
Not an Ontario high school student? Visit our Admissions page for admission requirements for all other applicants.
Domestic Fees: $7,094.83*
International Fees: $29,610.32*
For detailed fees information, visit Finance and Fees.
More than $11-million in scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to incoming Lakehead-Georgian students. Explore OSAP, as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries that are available to you.
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Given the diversity in program skills and knowledge, there are a number of career options for our graduates in the environmental sciences field working for small and large corporations. Here are a few careers you could have after graduation.
The majority of courses that you will be required to complete for the environmental sustainability degree-diploma program will be science-based, including biology, geography, chemistry and geology, combined with specialized environmental and natural sciences courses and technology courses such as GIS and geomatics, environmental thought and policy, and more. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Environmental Sustainability course outline.
“One of the primary reasons I chose Lakehead-Georgian was the integrated program, which allows me to get both a diploma and a degree in just four years. I have always been deeply passionate about the environment and this program’s diverse and extensive courses greatly appealed to me. Personally, I have been fortunate to spend almost every day this summer in the labs, thanks to my work-study position as a research assistant. Spending time in the labs has been an absolute joy for me. I’ve been able to engage in hands-on research and gain valuable practical experience, complementing the theoretical knowledge gained in class. The labs have truly become a second home where I can delve deeper into my passion for environmental sustainability and make a real difference in the field.”