About the course

The multidisciplinary Environmental Science program provides a foundation of knowledge and skills for careers in the environmental workforce. Students study biodiversity, climate change, pollution, environmental policy and more. Their research findings are presented at University colloquiums and national conferences. Students see firsthand how their work plays out along an international border in the desert Southwest.The Environmental Science Program offers students an interdisciplinary degree plan in which the student selects a concentration area in Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geosciences or Environmental Hydrosciences.

　　Marketable Skills

　　Students will develop:

　　Communication: Reach mutual understanding through effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings

　　Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions

　　Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues

　　Research: Be able to search, investigate and critically analyze information in response to a specific research question

　　Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal

　　Writing: Communicate using text in a clear and concise manner 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	El Paso
Summer (May), 2024	El Paso
Summer (June), 2024	El Paso
Fall (August), 2024	El Paso
Spring (January), 2025	El Paso
Summer (May), 2025	El Paso
Summer (June), 2025	El Paso
Fall (August), 2025	El Paso
Spring (January), 2026	El Paso
Summer (May), 2026	El Paso
Summer (June), 2026	El Paso

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - El Paso

Official High School or College transcripts must be sent directly from the schools attended in the U.S. or abroad. Foreign transcripts must also be accompanied by a Credential Evaluation by a certified credentialing service. All international students must submit entrance exam scores. Take one of the following exams and request your scores to be sent directly to UTEP from the testing center:

　　SAT: minimum score of 1070 (reading + math sections) with a score of 480 on the reading section

　　ACT: minimum composite score of 23 with a score of 19 on the English section

　　TOEFL: minimum score of 500 on UTEP’s institutional paper based exam or

　　a minimum score of 61 on the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT)

　　UTEP does not accept IELTS scores for admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　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 University of Texas - El Paso. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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