About the course

Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the interactions between processes that shape our natural environment. The Department of Environmental Sciences conducts research and offers instruction in the areas of Ecology, Geoscience, Hydrology, and Atmospheric Science. This unique integration of various Earth sciences and ecology within a single, academic department offers majors an opportunity to understand scientific processes and problems related to the environment. The research efforts of both faculty and students, whether disciplinary or interdisciplinary, address problems of fundamental scientific interest. Both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are offered. The undergraduate program is sufficiently flexible that majors can tailor their curriculum to meet a variety of goals, including:

　　preparation for post-graduate study within the sciences, including disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs,

　　development of a rigorous science background from which to pursue graduate-level training in professional programs such as law, planning, medicine, business, or environmental engineering,

　　grounding in a basic discipline as a foundation of a liberal arts education, and

　　preparation for entry-level positions in private industry (such as environmental consultancies), regulatory agencies, or the federal government.

　　This Concentration must be Declared (just as you would a Major or Minor). This is done by working with the Concentration Coordinator. This assures that all requirements for the Concentration are completed by graduation. The Conservation Specialization can be completed as part of the B.A. or B.S. degrees in Environmental Sciences provided that all of the respective major requirements are met. As a Specialization (unlike a Minor or a Major), there are no restrictions regarding the double-counting of credits (Except within the Specialization). 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	Charlottesville
Fall (August), 2025	Charlottesville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Virginia

High School Transcripts

　　Outstanding grades, good performance in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate or honors courses, and superior standardized test scores are valued in the process. The admission committee looks for applicants who have completed the most rigorous academic courses available in their secondary schools and recommends that prospective students should exceed mini-mum high school graduation requirements. We require an official transcript. The sec-ondary program should include no fewer than 16 academic courses and must include the following courses:

　　English 4 units

　　Mathematics 4 units

　　Foreign Language 2 units

　　Science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics) 2 units (*)

　　Social Studies 1 unit

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　166th / 1250

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