Be in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s programme in environmental, physical, earth or natural sciences, engineering or mathematics — or an early-career professional who already holds such a degree.
At least three references who know your academic work, such as professors or course instructors.
Pass the General Environmental Science (GES) exam.
Application process
Confirm you meet the education requirement.
Submit the EPI application form.
Have at least three referees complete the Professional Reference Questionnaire.
Pass the GES exam — passing awards the EPI designation.
Within seven years, gain five years of professional environmental experience and pass the QEP exam to become a QEP (no GES retake needed).
Exam preparation
Use the GES exam blueprint on the official QEP page as your syllabus.
Revise core environmental science from your degree — chemistry, biology, earth science and basic engineering maths.
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