Bachelor in Environmental Science

Indiana University Bloomington, established in 1820, is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system and a dynamic choice for international students seeking a comprehensive research university experience. The campus combines a broad liberal arts tradition with professional programs across business, arts and sciences, education and health. With a large and active student population and thousands of international peers, IU Bloomington offers both the scale of major research activity and the close-knit campus culture that supports personal growth.

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The Bachelor in Environmental Science is a 4-year program that helps you understand the environment and find solutions to environmental problems. It's a Bachelor of Science degree that combines traditional sciences like biology, chemistry, and geology with policy and management. You'll study at Indiana University Bloomington and learn from over 40 faculty and instructors.

This program teaches you about biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, mathematics, meteorology, and physics. You'll also learn about field and laboratory work, which will give you hands-on experience and show you how environmental science is applied. You'll think broadly about the relationships between science, policy, and management.

After graduating, you can work as an Environmental Consultant, Research Scientist, Sustainability Specialist, or Conservation Manager. You can work for environmental consulting firms, federal or state environmental agencies, or non-governmental environmental organizations. Your knowledge and skills will help you make a difference in the environment and work with people to create solutions to environmental problems.