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    Environmental science degrees abroad

    A degree in environmental science is designed to give you an understanding of both natural and human environmental problems. You will explore biological and geographical perspectives of the environment, with a focus on real world issues like food security, climate change, energy security, pollution and natural hazards.

    You can expect to get your hands dirty, as most environmental science programs put an emphasis on practical experience and transferable skills. Local and overseas field trips, lab work, and work placements play an important role in many courses.

    By studying environmental science abroad, you’ll get the chance to see different environments first hand. There are programs available all over the world at all degree levels, so you won’t be short of options when looking to study environmental science overseas.

    Environmental science program structure

    An undergraduate degree in environmental science is usually offered as a BSc, and will take between three and four years to complete. This will vary based on the country you are studying in, or if the program includes a placement year, or a year of study abroad.

    Many universities, especially in the UK, offer an MSci which is a four or five year undergraduate degree that combines a bachelor’s and master’s program. If you already have an undergraduate degree in a related subject, you can study an MSc as a separate program over one or two years.

    PhD doctorate degrees are also available, and can be studied in environmental science, or a more specialized area focussing on subjects like soil, atmosphere or geology. PhD programs can take several years to complete, and the length of time will depend on whether you study part or full time.

    The exact program structure and content of an environmental science program will depend on several factors including the university you study at, and the level of degree you choose. Programs will include core modules you have to study, and a range of electives you can choose yourself. Here are some of the most common modules you will study:

    • Diversity of life
    • Geoscience and Earth history
    • Environmental chemistry
    • Global ecology
    • Global environmental issues
    • Plant sciences
    • Research methods
    • Physical geography
    • Microbiology

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    Environmental science undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in environmental science

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      Public and Environmental Health - BHSc Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,089 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,513 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Chemistry and Environmental Science - Dual BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,403 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,000 GBP

      Start date
      January, February
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      Biology (Environmental Science Specialization) - BSc Mount Aloysius College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,890 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 23,890 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Biology: Environmental Science - BS University of South Alabama, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,740 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,740 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Coastal Environmental Science/ Applied Coastal Environmental Science - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,700 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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    Associate in environmental science

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      Environmental Health and Safety - ASc St. Charles Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,520 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Environmental Science - ASc North Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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      Environmental Science - ASc South Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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      Environmental Science - ASc College of the Rockies, Canada

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      20 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,902 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,700 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Environmental Science - AA/ASc Seattle Central College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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    Diploma in environmental science

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      Environmental Health - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      January, April
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      Environmental Technology - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Pathway in environmental science

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      Environmental Health (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,694 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Environmental science graduate programs

    Master's in environmental science

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      Coastal Science - MSc University of Southern Mississippi, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,770 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Earth & Environmental Science - MSc Long Island University Post, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      44,100 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,100 USD

      Start date
      -
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      Environmental Health - MSES American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,594 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,594 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Environmental Health - MSc University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,962 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Environmental Science - MSc University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      30,927 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,310 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Doctorate in environmental science

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      Coastal Sciences - PhD University of Southern Mississippi, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,770 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Environmental Science - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      4,955 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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    Diploma in environmental science

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      Environmental Technology - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      20 months
      Annual tuition fee
      12,999 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,334 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Science: Environmental Science - PGDipSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      27,570 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 39,500 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Future environmental science careers

    The aim of all environmental science programs is to give students a range of technical and transferable skills that will help them in their future career. Many graduates look to work in the environment sector, but there are many industries where the skills you’ll learn will be useful.

    Some of the careers closely related to an environmental science degree include:

    • Environmental consultant
    • Environmental researcher
    • Conservation manager
    • Waste awareness officer
    • Policy adviser
    • Ecological consultant
    • Teacher

    Many graduates can go on to work for local government or environment agencies, but other sectors like IT and finance are also popular. Most universities will have career services who will be able to help you achieve your career goals, or help you work out what your future could look like.