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Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science (STEM) Portland State University Portland State University, USA

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USD 33012

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

Whether you're interested in ecological fieldwork or environmental policy, the bachelor's degree in environmental science at PSU gives you the highly sought-after skills and understanding needed to deal with environmental systems as well as human impacts on those systems.

As an environmental science major, you'll study the interactions between society and the environmental processes that structure the natural world. Our expertly crafted coursework, emphasis on research, and opportunities to obtain professional experience working on projects in the university, city, and region gives you a well-rounded environmental education and sets you on a path toward an interesting and challenging career. You'll graduate prepared for careers in environmental policy and planning, geography and GIS, science and nature writing, and environmental and ecological fieldwork, or graduate study and training in the field.

The program focuses on the natural sciences with an emphasis on environmental science, chemistry, biology, and economics; culminating in practical field experience working on projects at the PSU, in the Portland metropolitan region, and the Pacific Northwest.

PSU's program prepares you to develop a complex understanding and expertise in environmental science using a foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and economics. Our emphasis on quantitative scientific research is complemented by related courses in environmental systems, environmental policy, and risk assessment. We also offer practical field experience, including course field trips and off-campus summer courses.

You'll receive personalized instruction and expert advising from the department's distinguished faculty and have opportunities to gain valuable, real-world experience as an undergraduate through internships and research assistantships.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    560 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    33012

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 60

    Application Fee
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    16980 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • All admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year.

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