Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - Geoscience

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

As an environmental science major, you'll gain the tools needed to address today’s environmental and sustainability challenges. The B.S. in Environmental Science program is highly interdisciplinary. You will take courses offering a comprehensive understanding about the earth, the environment and human impacts, as well as a firm base in science and mathematics. Many of our courses provide hands-on experiences through field trips, applied measurements in the field and analyses in analytical laboratories to measure major and trace elements and pollutants. The B.S. in Environmental Science offers two degree options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities. Gain an understanding of earth systems processes that involve the solid earth and hydrosphere, including the impact of sea-level change, geologic hazards, ground and surface water availability and quality, mineral resources, geochemistry and paleoclimatology. This broad and in-depth understanding of natural systems will lead to careers focused on environmental remediation and regulation, mineral resources required for modern technology and the transition to sustainable energy sources, water resources and employment opportunities with private and government entities that require a broad understanding of natural processes.

Kennedy College of Sciences