About the course

The BS in environmental science at UMass Amherst will help you learn to critically evaluate and determine solutions to increasingly complex environmental issues on a local, regional, and global scale. You?ll take core courses in natural sciences, math, and environmental studies. These will give you a solid foundation in all aspects of environmental problems. You?ll also work with your faculty advisor to design a unique curriculum tailored to your interests, with a focus on one of these areas:

　　Environmental quality

　　Natural systems

　　Environment and society

　　In this major you will also go beyond the classroom to participate in hands-on activities off campus, such as environmental site assessment (ASTM-EPA procedures), hazardous waste operations and emergency response (OSHA Certification), and environmental applications of GIS technologies. After graduation, you?ll be ready for career opportunities in private industry and consulting firms, nongovernmental organizations, and governmental agencies. You might also pursue graduate study in areas such as hydrogeology, watershed management, soil science, ecotoxicology, education, law, and environmental engineering. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Spring (February), 2025	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst
Spring (February), 2026	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Official transcripts showing all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (if applicable) coursework, with official translations. We require either the SAT or ACT. We will accept both redesigned and old SAT results. TOEFL: A minimum composite TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL with minimum of 17 on each subscore. IELTS: A minimum composite IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test with minimum of 6.0 on each subscore (We will not accept paper IELTS test report forms).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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