About the course

The environmental science technology AS degree, laboratory technician option, prepares you for a position as an environmental pollution control technician or environmental technician. Coursework readies you to conduct environmental surveys, to conduct investigations and evaluations of noise, air, soil, and water conditions for compliance with public laws and regulations, and to effectively manage natural resources. If you have an interest in protecting the environment and like the idea of a hands-on, in-the-field job, you may be a prime candidate for this rewarding career path. It can lead you to manage natural resources such as forests, wildlife, fisheries, and energy. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2022	Plant City
Spring (January), 2023	Plant City
Summer (May), 2023	Plant City
Fall (August), 2023	Plant City
Spring (January), 2024	Plant City
Summer (May), 2024	Plant City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Hillsborough Community College

To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must submit documentation that they have the equivalent of one of the following:

　　high school equivalency certificate (GED)

　　Associate or higher degree

　　standard high school diploma

　　If you graduated from a high school outside of the United States, your transcripts, graduation certificates and/or exam results must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency to prove equivalency with a U.S. high school diploma.

　　Official Transcripts from all institutions attended be sent to HCC in a sealed envelope or electronically directly from the issuing institution.

　　TOEFL score of 61 (iBT)/173 (CBT)/500 (PBT) or higher

　　IELTS Academic overall band score of 5.5 or higher

　　iTEP Academic score of 4.0 or higher

　　STEP Eiken minimum score of Grade 2A or higher

　　Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, minimum score of 165 or higher

　　SAT scores (college-level reading): Old SAT section score of 440 or new SAT test score of 24 or higher

　　ACT scores (college-level reading) of 19 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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 Hillsborough Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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