About the course

Environmental sciences is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on scientific study of the environment and understanding of the earth as a complex network of interacting organic and inorganic systems. The major is truly interdisciplinary. Students will study and do supervised research with faculty members from the program’s four sponsoring departments—biology, chemistry, geography, and geoscience—as well as participating faculty from chemical and biochemical engineering, anthropology, and civil and environmental engineering. Some of your degree requirements will overlap with those for degrees in related fields, so you may decide to earn a second major or a minor outside of environmental sciences. Or you might complete one of the university’s interdisciplinary certificate programs.

　　Environmental sciences graduates are well-prepared for careers in conservation, environmental assessment, hazardous waste management, park inspection and compliance, or pollution control and monitoring. The undergraduate program also prepares you for graduate study in biology, chemistry, ecosystem sciences, environmental engineering, environmental law, environmental science, environmental sustainability, geoscience, hydrologic sciences, natural resource management, remote sensing and landscape modeling, renewable energy, and urban and regional planning. 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	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2024	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2024	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2025	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2025	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2025	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2026	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2026	Iowa City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Iowa

You must meet the following requirements for admission: Completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education). A corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate. Above-average grades in a secondary school program that is university-preparatory in nature. The on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation (EPE) will be required unless applicants submit a TOEFL overall score of 100 or higher. IELTS 6.5, no part score under 6. Submit three letters of recommendation. An ACT English of 21. An SAT Reading score of 29.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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