About the course

Environmental Sciences encompasses a wide range of disciplines merged together to understand the natural environment. The field includes interactions among the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the world and human institutions. The Environmental Sciences program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in business, industry, or government, or to pursue graduate studies in environmentally-related science, law, public health, or business.

　　The Department of Environmental Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Environmental Sciences. All students majoring in Environmental Sciences must complete a set of “core requirements”, 8 units of lower-division elective courses, and 20 units of upper-division elective courses. Students are encouraged to concentrate their studies in one of five specialization areas: Soil Sciences, Hydrologic Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Toxicology, and Environmental Management. 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), 2021	Riverside
Winter (January), 2024	Riverside
Spring (March), 2024	Riverside
Fall (September), 2024	Riverside
Winter (January), 2025	Riverside
Spring (March), 2025	Riverside
Fall (September), 2025	Riverside
Winter (January), 2026	Riverside
Spring (March), 2026	Riverside

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

If English is not the applicant’s native language, or the language of instruction at school, English proficiency must be demonstrated in one of these ways:

　　• Pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 80 or higher (iBT).

　　• Pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or higher on the Paper Based Test (PBT).

　　• Pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 or higher.

　　• Score 560 or higher on the Writing section of the SAT or 31 or higher on the new SAT Writing and Language test.

　　• Score 24 or higher on the combined ACT English/Writing or English Language Arts (ELA).

　　• Achieve a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Exam in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition.

　　• Achieve a score of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examination in English (Language A).

　　• Complete a rigorous set of courses in secondary school (Grades 9–12). Complete a high level of academic achievement: To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UC Riverside selection, you must earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

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