Study Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Humanities and Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of impactful environmental stewards and professionals. We offer a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, blending traditional lectures with immersive, hands-on experiences across life, earth and social sciences, and cutting-edge technologies. This comprehensive approach empowers you to understand and address the world's most pressing environmental challenges, preparing you for diverse and impactful careers aimed at creating a sustainable future. You'll develop critical research skills, mastering data analysis, mapping and fieldwork, while also learning to synthesize complex information effectively. Our areas of emphasis – including environmental policy, geospatial and quantitative analysis, outdoor leadership, river studies and sustainability – equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities to make a tangible difference in the world.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$41,127.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$41,127.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to a VCU undergraduate degree program requires graduation from a secondary school or the equivalent (lyceum, senior middle school, university preparatory school, completion of GCSE exams, Standard 12 graduation, etc.), which typically consists of at least 12 years beyond kindergarten.Your secondary education should be the type that would prepare you for entrance to a recognized university in your home country.VCU also requires you to have completed the following academic units by the final year of your high school curriculum:MathematicsNatural scienceHistory or social scienceEnglish or foreign languageYou must complete any special departmental requirements in advance, including standardized tests, and the appropriate testing agency must send your official test results to international admissions.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.