About the course

The Environmental Sciences (ES) major is designed for students interested in studying environmental problems from a scientific perspective. The ES major prepares students to deal with issues arising from the impact of human interaction on natural systems. To address these problems, all ES students acquire strong backgrounds in math, biological sciences, and physical sciences. Students may choose to specialize further in a biological or physical science field such as ecology, conservation biology, toxicology, geology, hydrology, meteorology, engineering, or a social science field such as planning, policy analysis, economics, environmental justice, or education. Each ES student completes a year-long senior research project with the support of a mentor in a biological, physical, or interdisciplinary research area.

　　Graduates are well-prepared for careers in fields such as environmental consulting, education, health, or law as well as community, urban, or regional planning and other related areas of environmentalism in public agencies, non-profit conservation organizations, and private companies. Graduates are well-qualified for a variety of graduate programs, including environmental policy and management, law school, medical school (and other pre-health programs), 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 (January), 2024	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2024	Berkeley
Spring (January), 2025	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2025	Berkeley
Spring (January), 2026	Berkeley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

Students should have all transcripts (academic records) from all schools they have attended since the ninth grade. The courses/grades entered must match exactly the official academic record. Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school — whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and nonresidents must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA in all A-G or college-preparatory courses to meet this requirement. Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements Meet the A-G subject course requirements, 3.4 GPA for non-residents, Take either the SAT reasoning exam or the ACT exam. If you’ve completed all your secondary school/high school in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you can demonstrate proficiency by taking one of these exams and earning the required scores: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better , International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules): Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Further information

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

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