The Bachelor of Environmental Studies is structured around a primary core of courses that engage you on questions related to human-environment relationships, resource scarcity and allocation, innovation and problem solving, environmental research, and communication of ideas and results. Courses are delivered in a face-to-face format using lecture, seminar, field-based, and technology-supported classroom experiences. In addition, you may choose from a practicum or cooperative work placement to satisfy one of the work requirements. If you decide to combine the four-year BES with the Cooperative Education option, you need to allow for three additional semesters for degree completion.

Option 1: High School (for students with high school graduation only) B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. A minimum of a C+ in English 12 or equivalent (English 12 First Peoples, English Literature 12, AP English, or IB English A – standard level or higher) and a minimum of a B average in two additional approved Grade 12 courses. Option 2: University Entrance (for students who have attended some post-secondary school) Prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125. One of the following: Minimum GPA of 2.5 on the last 18 credits of university-level courses attempted, including completion of GEOG111 and GEOG 103, with C or higher. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a CGPA of 2.00 on all credits attempted. Completion of a minimum of nine credits at the 100 level and above, transferable to a degree program, with a GPA of 3.00 or better on all credits attempted. Completion of a post-secondary career or technical diploma (minimum of two years post-secondary credit) from a recognized Canadian or International post-secondary institution, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (equated to the UFV grading scheme), calculated on all courses taken. Completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized Canadian or International institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (equated to the UFV grading scheme). Students who have completed a previous degree are governed by UFV's Subsequent and Concurrent Bachelor Degree policy (98). Option 3: Combined post-secondary/high school admission