About the course

Environmental scientists advance our understanding of how people are affecting the world around us, and they connect that understanding to management and policy. Students in the environmental science and management major complete a capstone course that integrates the science, policy, management and biology aspects of the major. All students have opportunities to gain practical experiences through field courses and a required internship. Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, economics and calculus form the lower-division foundation of the ESM major curriculum. The upper-division core consists of courses in physical, biological and social sciences, as well as applied courses in environmental monitoring, GIS, impact reporting and statistical analysis. In their junior year, students must choose a specialized track from the six options. A capstone course is required for all seniors and serves to integrate the science, policy, management and biology aspects of the ESM major. All students gain practical experience through field courses and a required internship. Selected students may also pursue an honors thesis during their senior year. The ESM major is hosted by both the Environmental Science and Policy department and the Land, Air and Water Resources department.

　　The Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Track gives students a broad ecological training in preparation for careers in field ecology, or as biodiversity or conservation specialists. Beyond general environmental science the course provides a comprehensive training in different areas of ecology, some knowledge of organisms and their environments, and relevant conservation and policy courses. Courses include upper division statistics, physical environmental sciences, public policy, evolution, genetics, biogeography, and a field course for hands on field experience of hypothesis testing in nature. UC Davis has more ecologists than any other institution in the World, and this track draws on this rich human resource. 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
Winter (January), 2024	Davis
Spring (March), 2024	Davis
Fall (September), 2024	Davis
Winter (January), 2025	Davis
Spring (March), 2025	Davis
Fall (September), 2025	Davis
Winter (January), 2026	Davis
Spring (March), 2026	Davis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Davis

To be considered for freshman admission, you must complete secondary school, earn good grades in academic subjects, and receive a certificate of completion that grants you admission to university-level studies in your country.

　　prospective students must be on track to earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and meet all UC freshman admission requirements.

　　Score 24 or higher on the ACT English Language Arts (ELA)

　　Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT

　　Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition

　　Score 6 or 7 on an IB Standard Level examination in English (Language A only)

　　Score 5, 6 or 7 on an IB Higher Level examination in English (Language A only)

　　IELTS - Score 6.5 or higher

　　TOEFL iBT - Minimum score of 80 or better

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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