- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 5 year dual Bachelor Degree and College Diploma
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2โ3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology and Technology with College Diploma in Environmental Protection and Compliance Technician and Bachelor of Commerce is a dual credential taken as one extended programme at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology half covers applied environmental science, ecological monitoring, environmental protection technology, compliance sampling and laboratory analysis, delivered alongside the commerce stream.
Alongside it the Bachelor of Commerce half delivers the full business curriculum across accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour and strategy, which is the professional side of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology taken this way. Business plus Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology is the pairing employers describe as hardest to find, because most commerce graduates cannot handle the specialist content and most specialists cannot read a balance sheet. For the Bachelor of Science in Biology with commerce route, one point matters above the rest. This route carries an embedded college diploma alongside the degree, so students leave with a technical credential and a degree together, and Bachelor of Commerce adds a third dimension to that, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with commerce route specifically.
As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology and Technology with College Diploma in Environmental Protection and Compliance Technician and Bachelor of Commerce sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology with commerce route with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology with commerce route in writing before you pay a deposit.
Candidates for Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology and Technology with College Diploma in Environmental Protection and Compliance Technician and Bachelor of Commerce present Grade 12 / High School with 75 percent, plus IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology with commerce route is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology with commerce route application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year ยท indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ with your marks, gap and budget โ is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 75 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology and Technology with College Diploma in Environmental Protection and Compliance Technician and Bachelor of Commerce sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof โ bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Environmental Technician: monitoring and compliance roles
- Environmental Protection Officer: regulatory positions
- Water Quality Technician: municipal and industrial testing
- Field Sampling Technologist: consultancy work
- Compliance Analyst: regulated industry
- Business Analyst: roles bridging the specialism and commercial function
Reality check: the embedded college diploma is the practical differentiator here, because it delivers hands on technical competence that a science degree alone does not.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- โ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971