Environmental Management
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 Science in 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.
Upon graduation from your Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, you will be eligible to receive your Environmental Professional Certification from ECO Canada. 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.
Lakehead Advantage
Our location in the heart of Northwestern Ontario, surrounded by diverse forests, lakes and other unique geographical features, makes Lakehead University the ideal institution to learn about Environmental Management. We maintain great relationships with regional organizations dedicated to ecological health and outdoor education, facilitating experiential learning and fieldwork opportunities in one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes Canada has to offer.
Each year employers from across Canada visit our campus to recruit due to our great reputation for providing students with the hands-on experience needed to excel in the workforce. As a graduate you will have your pick of exciting career opportunities in Thunder Bay and beyond.
Upon graduation you will be eligible to receive your Environmental Professional Certification from ECO Canada. 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. This feature is unique to Lakehead University and provides you with an impressive professional advantage.
TRANSFER OPTIONS FROM COLLEGE
Lakehead University's Environmental Management program welcomes college graduates from diploma programs such as Environmental Technician or Technology, Forestry Technician and many others, to apply for admission consideration.
For more information regarding specific admission requirements as well as transfer credit details, visit here.
Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.
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Program Specific Requirements
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Environmental Management (Co-op Available)Degree:Environmental ManagementAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, 3 Courses from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30; and 1 Additional Academic 30 Level Course.Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English; 3 Credits from: Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, Grade 12 U Biology, Grade 12 U Chemistry, Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science, Grade 12 U or M Geography*, Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Physics, and 2 Additional Grade 12 U or M Credits. *Only one Grade 12 U or M Geography course may be used.Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, 3 Courses from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30; and 1 Additional Academic 30 Level Course.Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Courses from: Calculus 12, Foundation of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Biology, Chemistry 12, Geography 12*, Geology 12, Physics 12, or Sustainable Resources 12. *Only one Grade 12 U or M Geography course may be used.Program Specific Requirements for International Students:English, and 3 Subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography*, Math, or Physics. *Only one Geography course may be used.Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, 3 Courses from: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, World Geography 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S, Calculus 40, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, or Physics 40S; and 1 Additional Academic 40S Level CourseProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent) Three Courses from: Math (Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or equivalent), Biology (Grade 12 U Biology or equivalent), Chemistry (Grade 12 U Chemistry or equivalent), Computer Science (Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science or equivalent), Geography (Grade 12 U or M Geography or equivalent; only one Geography course can be used), or Physics (Grade 12 U Physics or equivalent).Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122, 3 Courses from: Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120, Biology 122, Canadian Geography 120, Calculus 120, Chemistry 122, Physics 122, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, or Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122; and 1 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credit Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, 3 Courses from: Advanced Math 3200, Biology 3201, Calculus 3208, Chemistry 3202, Global Issues 3205, Math 3201, Math 3204, Math 3205, Math 3207, Physics 3204, or World Geography 3202; and 6 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, 3 Courses from: Pre-Calculus 12, Biology 12, Chemistry 12, World Geography 12, Mathematics 12, or Physics 12; and 1 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CourseProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, 3 Courses from: Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Computers 621, Geography 621, Math 611B, Math 621A, Math 621B, Oceanography 621, or Physics 621; and 1 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credit Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series); 6 Semester Courses from: Calculus I and Calculus II, Biology (101 series), Chemistry (202 series), Computer Science (420 series), Geography (320 series)*, Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II, Physics (203 series); and 4 Additional Academic Semester Courses. *Only 2 Semester Courses in Geography (320 series) course may be used.Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English; 3 Credits from: Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, Grade 12 U Biology, Grade 12 U Chemistry, Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science, Grade 12 U or M Geography*, Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Physics, and 2 Additional Grade 12 U or M Credits. *Only one Grade 12 U or M Geography course may be used.Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A 30 and B30, 3 Courses from: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Foundations of Mathematics 30, Geography 30, Physics 30, or Pre-Calculus 30; and 1 Additional Academic 30 Level Course
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
Natural Resources Management 1094
Natural Resources Management 1010, 1110, and 1130
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 1140
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.
Co-op Placement
During your undergrad you will have the opportunity to participate in our co-operative education program to gain rewarding experiences in the industry and acquire practical skills that go beyond typical fieldwork and research opportunities.
Certification
Upon graduation from your Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, you will be eligible to receive your Environmental Professional Certification from ECO Canada. 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.
Undergraduate Research
As Canada’s #1 Undergraduate Research University, we make research in your undergraduate years a reality.
Our faculty also regularly contributes to international projects related to sustainability and environmental literacy, further establishing Lakehead University as a leader in the field. For more information, visit our International Projects page.
Environmental Management and Natural Resources Management (HBEM, HBScF)
Thunder Bay
| Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $6,649.45 | $350.00 | $1,003.24 | $8,002.69 | $4,677.97 | $3,324.72 | $1,329.89 | $1,434.84 | $664.95 | $717.42 |
2 | $6,617.62 | $350.00 | $983.24 | $7,950.86 | $4,642.05 | $3,308.81 | $1,323.52 | $1,428.47 | $661.76 | $714.24 |
3 | $6,572.55 | $800.00 | $983.24 | $8,355.79 | $5,069.52 | $3,286.27 | $1,314.51 | $1,419.46 | $657.26 | $709.73 |
4 | $5,998.10 | $1,000.00 | $983.24 | $7,981.34 | $4,982.29 | $2,999.05 | $1,199.62 | $1,304.57 | $599.81 | $652.29 |
| Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $22,601.25 | $350.00 | $1,003.24 | $23,954.49 | $12,653.87 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
2 | $22,601.25 | $350.00 | $983.24 | $23,934.49 | $12,633.87 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
3 | $22,601.25 | $800.00 | $983.24 | $24,384.49 | $13,083.87 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
4 | $22,601.25 | $1,000.00 | $983.24 | $24,584.49 | $13,283.87 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 70.00 |
| Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 115.18 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 60.57 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
| LU Services Subtotal | 300.75 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
| LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
| Referenda | 17.00 | |
| Nanabijou | 5.00 | |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fees | 16.74 | |
| LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSF | 166.74 |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 47.25 |
| LU Radio | SRADF | 10.00 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance* | SMEDF | 325.00 |
| LUSU Bus Pass Fee** | SLBUS | 133.50 |
| LUSU Services Subtotal | 515.75 | |
| Total | 983.24 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
- Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions.
- For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| 1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIE | 20.00 |
| LUSU and LU Services Total | 983.24 | |
| Total | 1003.24 |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 14.00 | 7.00 |
| Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 23.04 | 11.52 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 12.11 | 6.06 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 9.45 | 4.73 |
| LU Radio | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
| Referenda | 4.40 | 2.20 | |
| Total | 104.95 | 52.47 | |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
| Total | 33.29 | 16.65 |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 92.16 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 60.57 |
| LU Services Subtotal | 177.73 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
| LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
| Canadian Federation of Students Fee | 16.74 | |
| Referenda | 7.00 | |
| LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSO | 151.74 |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 47.25 |
| LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 115.50 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance** | SMEDF | 325.00 |
| LUSU Services Subtotal | 487.75 | |
| Total | 817.22 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
- Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions.
- For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| 1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIO | 20.00 |
| LUSU and LU Services Total | 817.22 | |
| Total | 837.22 |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 18.43 | 9.22 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 12.11 | 6.06 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 9.45 | 4.73 |
| LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
| Referenda | 1.40 | 0.70 | |
| Total | 75.34 | 37.67 | |
| 2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
| Total | 30.35 | 15.17 |