Academic faculty/school: Faculty of Science. This four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, within the Faculty of Science, emphasizes hands-on skills and innovative thinking. The curriculum focuses on the interactions of organisms with their environment, the diversity of life, adaptations, and evolutionary processes. Students will likely study topics such as genetics, evolution, biodiversity, population ecology, community ecology, conservation biology, and the impact of environmental change on organisms and ecosystems.

Career options can include roles in conservation organizations, environmental consultancies, government environmental agencies, wildlife management, ecological research (often may require further graduate study), environmental education, and potentially in policy or biotechnology. The Faculty of Science's focus on hands-on skills and innovative thinking prepares graduates for a variety of roles in the biological and environmental sectors.

The University of Alberta is a top 100 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and ranks #6 worldwide for global impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024). The North campus is the university's largest and most historic, situated near the heart of Edmonton, offering a comprehensive university experience within a major Canadian city. The Faculty of Science provides a strong academic environment with an emphasis on practical skills and innovation in the study of ecology, evolution, and environmental biology.