Land Reclamation

Land Reclamation

Why study this program?

This program teaches you how to assess and minimize the impacts of development and resource activities, and to restore impacted ecosystems. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to conduct remediation, soil reclamation, and re-vegetation, as well as environmental assessment and land-use planning.


Why study Environmental and Conservation Sciences at the University of Alberta?

Our BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences gives you the opportunity to study and develop real-world solutions for environmental issues such as land conservation, water conservation, biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change. You’ll also have the chance to participate in a three-week field school as well as a project-based capstone course.


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POSSIBLE CAREERS
  • Agrologist
  • Environmental / Indigenous Relations Advisor
  • Environmental Assessment Analyst
  • Environmental Auditor
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Coordinator
  • Environmental Impact Assessor
  • Environmental Planner
  • Food Processing Plant Supervisor
  • Land Reclamation Specialist
  • Land Use Advisor
  • Land Use Planner
  • Remediation Specialist
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Soil Scientist
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Wildlife / Conservation Biologist

Alex, from Balzac, is an Agriculture and Resource Economics student, VP Academic of the Agriculture Club, and a member of the UAlberta cheerleading team. Alex also helps out during harvest and calving on her family's mixed farm, and helps run the online side of the business.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2024 - 2025

This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar

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Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.

At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.

Deadline

Fall application

Domestic: May 1, 2024
International: May 1, 2024

For a complete listing of application and document deadlines refer to the University Calendar.

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The Office of the Registrar administers over $28 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.

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