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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 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 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.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students

General Admission Requirements:

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Other Canadian High School Students

General Admission Requirements:

Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
Program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International HS/ College or University

General Admission Requirements:

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. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program specific prerequisite courses;
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College

General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%.

Canadian University

General Admission Requirements:

Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
Program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum overall average of C or 60%.

Canadian Bible College

General Admission Requirements:

A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements

Please Select Your Applicant Type

Environmental Management (Co-op Available)

Degree:
Environmental Management

Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
English Language Arts 30-1, 3 from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
English (ENG4U), 3 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Computer Science (ISC4U), Geography (CGO4M, CGR4U, CGU4M, or CGW4U,), Data Management (MDM4U), or Physics (SPH4U)

Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
English Language Arts 30-1, 3 from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30

Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, 3 from: Calculus 12, Foundation of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Biology, Chemistry 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, or Sustainable Resources 12

Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
English, and 3 Subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Math, or Physics

Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
English 40S, 3 from: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, World Geography 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S, Calculus 40, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, or Physics 40S

Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
English (ENG4U), 3 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Computer Science (ISC4U), Geography (CGO4M, CGR4U, CGU4M, or CGW4U,), Data Management (MDM4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.

Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
English 120, 121, or 122, 3 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

Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
English 3201, 3 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

Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, 3 from: Pre-Calculus 12, Biology 12, Chemistry 12, World Geography 12, Mathematics 12, or Physics 12

Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:
Only one Geography course may be used.

Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
English 621, 3 from: Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Computers 621, Geography 621, Math 611B, Math 621A, Math 621B, Oceanography 621, or Physics 621

Program 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, or Physics (203 series)

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
English (ENG4U), 3 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Computer Science (ISC4U), Geography (CGO4M, CGR4U, CGU4M, or CGW4U,), Data Management (MDM4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.

Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
English A 30 and B30, 3 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

The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

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 - Fieldschool
Natural Resources Management 1010, 1110, 1130, 1071
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 
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 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.

More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information

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	$1,002.74	$8,002.19	$4,677.47	$3,324.72	$1,329.89	$1,434.84	$664.95	$717.42
2	$6,617.62	$350.00	$982.74	$7,950.36	$4,641.55	$3,308.81	$1,323.52	$1,428.47	$661.76	$714.24
3	$6,572.55	$800.00	$982.74	$8,355.29	$5,069.02	$3,286.27	$1,314.51	$1,419.46	$657.26	$709.73
4	$5,998.10	$1,000.00	$982.74	$7,980.84	$4,981.79	$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
1	$22,601.25	$350.00	$1,002.74	$23,953.99	$12,653.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60
2	$22,601.25	$350.00	$982.74	$23,933.99	$12,633.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60
3	$22,601.25	$800.00	$982.74	$24,383.99	$13,083.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60
4	$22,601.25	$1,000.00	$982.74	$24,583.99	$13,283.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60

In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

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Schedule of Miscellaneous, Co-op and Course Related Fees

2019-2020 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Lakehead University Services Fees
Athletic Building Fund	SABFF	70.00	No
Student Athletic Society	SATHF	117.94	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	25.00	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	62.02	No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	30.00	No
Essential LU Services Subtotal		*304.96*
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	4.89	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	51.03	No
LUSU Medical/Dental	SMEDF *	392.07	See Below
LUSU Bus Pass	SLBUS **	198.95	No
Essential LUSU Fees Subtotal		646.94
Essential LU & LUSU Services Fees Subtotal:		*951.90*
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	77.23	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	56.12	Yes
Fees Passed by Student Referenda:
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	2.00	Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.50	Yes
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	5.00	Yes
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	2.00	Yes
Sustainability	SLRSU	5.50	Yes
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	7.00	Yes
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee	SLCSF	17.12	Yes
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	10.00	Yes
Non-Essential Fees Subtotal:		*182.47*
TOTAL Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay)		1,134.37

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs 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. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. 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

Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.

2019-20 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount	Opt Out Potential?
First Year Students Orientation Fee	SORIE	20.00	No
Total Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees:		1,134.37
TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay):		1,154.37

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Athletic Building Fund	SABFF	14.00	7.00	No
Student Athletic Society	SATHF	23.59	11.79	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	5.00	2.50	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	12.40	6.20	No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	6.00	3.00	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	10.21	5.10	No
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		*72.18*	*36.09*
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	11.22	5.61	Yes
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	0.40	0.20	Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.10	0.05	Yes
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	1.00	0.50	Yes
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	0.40	0.20	Yes
Sustainability Fee	SLRSU	1.10	0.55	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee	SLRWU	1.40	0.70	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SLCFS	3.42	1.71	Yes
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	2.00	1.00	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal:		*36.49*	*18.25*
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay):		108.67	54.34

2019-20 Distance Education Courses or Co-op (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal:		0.98	0.49
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	15.45	7.72
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	11.22	5.61
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	0.40	0.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.10	0.05
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	1.00	0.50
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	0.40	0.20
Sustainability Fee	SLRSU	1.10	0.55
WUSC World University Service of Canad (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	0.70
CFS Fee (Canadian Federation of Students)	SLCFS	3.42	1.71
NON-ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		*34.49*	*17.25*
TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for Distance Education or Co-Op (Thunder Bay):		35.47	17.74

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)	Code	Amount	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES
Lakehead University Services Fees
Student Athletic Society	SATHO	94.37	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMO	25.00	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAO	62.02	No
Essential LU Services Subtotal		181.39
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	4.89	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDO	51.03	No
LUSU U-Pass Fee **	SLBUO	141.45	No
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *	SMEDF	392.07	See Below
Essential LUSU Services Subtotal		589.44
ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal:		770.83
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	77.23	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	56.12	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	7.00	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee	SLCSF	17.12	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal		*157.47*
TOTAL Potential Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia)		948.30

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs 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. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. 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

Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.

2019-20 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		928.30
Total		948.30

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Student Athletic Society	SATHO	18.87	9.44	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMO	5.00	2.50	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAO	12.40	6.20	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDO	10.21	5.10	No
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal:		11.18	5.59
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	11.22	5.61	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	.70	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SLCSF	3.42	1.71	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal:		*31.49*	*15.75*
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia):		78.96	39.48

2019-20 Distance Education Courses Or Co-op (Orillia)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential
ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		0.98	0.49
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	11.22	5.61	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	0.70	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES SUBTOTAL:		*31.49*	*15.75*
TOTAL Potential Distance Education or Co-Op Ancillary Fee (Orillia):		32.47	16.24

Faculty

Natural Resources Management

Campus

Thunder Bay

Degrees

Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management with Specializations in Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management, Conservation Planning and Management, and Sustainable Land Use.

Future Careers

Environmental Scientist
Conservation Technician
Ecologist
Land Steward
Wildlife Biologist
Community Engagement Officer
Field Organizer
Planning Specialist
Environmental Policy Analyst/Consultant
NGO Representative
Climate Research Analyst
Ecology Consultant

OUAC Code

AAO

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Natural Resources Management