Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences

Yukon University - Whitehorse Campus

Canada,Yukon Territory

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 12,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Yukon Territory

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1983

Total Students: 6,030 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

500 University Drive, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4, Canada

Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences

Program Overview

The Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ENCS) program integrates natural and social sciences to investigate the unique ecosystem and cultural issues of the North.

 

In collaboration with the University of Alberta (U of A), Yukon University (YukonU) offers years three and four of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ENCS), with a major in Northern Systems. 

The ENCS curriculum offered at YukonU integrates natural and social sciences as related to issues such as:

  • Wildlife conservation
  • Land use
  • Resource management under modern treaties
  • Energy
  • Global climate change
  • Northern and aboriginal studies,
  • Local environmental, economic and social context

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand environmental conditions and evaluate impacts on plants, soils, water and animals. The structure and function of ecosystems are explored as students learn to develop, assess and implement conservation and restoration measures for natural and managed ecosystems.

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