About the course

The Earth and Environmental Sciences program focuses on the suite of dynamic processes acting at or near the surface of the Earth. Study spotlights the composition and dynamics of the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and/or surficial materials including environmental applications of these fields of study. Coursework covers areas such as environmental geology, hydrology, remote sensing, surfaces processes, soil science, and Environmental Information Systems. This program also offers Concentrations in Hydrologic, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences, which provide students the opportunity to be recognized for more focused academic work.

　　Students majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences pursue careers in environmental consulting, environmental planning, meteorology, land development planning, site analysis, terrain analysis, and teaching. This degree also prepares students for graduate studies in hydrology and remote sensing. There are employment opportunities in both government and private industry with the greatest range of positions available to students who earn graduate degrees. 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
Fall (August), 2024	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2025	Charlotte

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina - Charlotte

A complete transcript will have the courses you have taken and your grades/marks for each course from grades 9 through 11 or through 12 if you have completed high school. In addition, we also require you to send in your exam scores such as GCSE results, CXC results, CAPE exam results, A-level exam results, Senior Secondary exam results, Higher senior secondary results, abitur, etc. If secondary school is three years in your home country, we will need to see the records of the final year prior to the beginning of secondary school. We recommend completion of 4 courses of English language and literature, 4 courses of Mathematics, 3 courses of Science, 2 courses of History/Social Science, and 2 courses of the same Foreign Language (which may be English). TOEFL IBT: 70 or higher (minimum of 14 in each sub score),TOEFL Paper Based: 523 or higher (minimum of 46 in each sub score),IELTS: 6.0 or higher (minimum of 5.0 in each sub score),SAT: 500 on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing, ACT: 19 on the Critical Reading section.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

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