Environmental Sciences (Water), BS
University of Missouri

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The degree combines interests in understanding management effects on hydrology and water quality. Studies include monitoring environmental change, conserving and managing biological organisms, assuring healthy streams and adequate water supplies, improving environmental quality with the shaping of new policies and educating others about the natural environment and environmental issues. Example careers include Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Hydrologist, Land Manager, and Water Quality Specialist. Employment may occur in a variety of sectors, including federal, state, county and city government agencies, non-government agencies (NGOs), and private consulting firms.

Common Career Paths

You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:

  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
  • Hydrologists
  • Conservation Scientists
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
  • Water Resource Specialists

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$36,750.00 per year
Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment, defined as 12–18 credits each fall and spring term.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

2-64 Agriculture Building,

COLUMBIA,

Missouri,

65211, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.

High School grades

Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale
  • Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale
  • Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale
  • IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher

If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.

English Language Requirements:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.

Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.

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

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