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Study environmental science abroad
An in-depth guide to studying environmental science as an international student.
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
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 study abroad programs
Environmental science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in environmental science
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Environmental Science and Human Geography - Dual BA (Hons) Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,605 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Biology (Environmental Science Specialization) - BSc Mount Aloysius College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,890 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,890 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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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
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- August, May, January
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Conservation and Environmental Biology - Marine Biology Concentration - BSc University of Bridgeport, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,920 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,920 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Environmental Science - BSc Wilkes University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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38,752 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,752 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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
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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
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, June, April, January
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Environmental Science - ASc Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,312 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, September, May
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Environmental Science - ASc South Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, June, April, January
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Environmental Science - AA/ASc Seattle Central College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, April, June
Diploma in environmental science
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Environmental Health - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- April, January
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Environmental Technology - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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
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15,660 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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
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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
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44,100 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,100 USD
- Start date
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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
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19,918 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Environmental Health - MSES American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,594 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,594 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Environmental Health & Safety - MSc (with foundation) Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,874 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR
- Start date
- January, September
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
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10,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in environmental science
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Environmental Technology - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,988 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,334 CAD
- Start date
- September
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.
