Bachelor in Environmental Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Participants in the Smithsonian-Mason Semester are responsible for all program costs. Bridgewater institutional grants, scholarships and financial aid are not available for this program..

Students complete lab and field work studying pollution, habitat selection, and water current preferences in local fish species. They take foundational courses in biology, chemistry, and environmental science while engaging in hands-on research and internships. The programme includes a semester-long study abroad opportunity at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Students gain experience in conservation practices, environmental policy, and natural resource management through real-world projects.

Focus areas include conservation, sustainability, field ecology, environmental policy, natural resource management, ecology.

The programme requires 47 to 50 credit hours of coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Students complete required courses, research projects, and internships as part of the degree structure.

Graduates enter roles such as environmental scientist, conservation technical assistant, natural resource manager, or environmental consultant.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are mentioned. Required documents include official transcripts and application forms.

The programme totals about 50 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Bridgewater College brings together campus resources, residence life, dining and opportunities to meet professors and classmates in Bridgewater, Virginia. Students can take part in campus events, attend Eagles games and become part of what the college calls the BC family. The college also connects with the wider Shenandoah Valley, including nearby communities such as Fishersville.

Academic options include 60 majors and minors alongside four graduate programs. Coursework is designed to connect ideas across classes, helping students relate one subject to another. Graduate students work closely with classmates and professors while focusing deeply on their chosen subject. Recent college activity includes summer research on how artificial intelligence affects player experiences in party games, as well as programmes in music education represented by graduates working in nearby schools.

Bridgewater offers a private college education with a public college price and has lowered tuition while making costs more transparent. All first-year, full-time students receive financial assistance. International students should review the available undergraduate and graduate programmes, consider how campus living and student resources fit their needs, and plan carefully for the cost of attendance. The college provides opportunities to tour campus, speak with current students, meet professors and eat in the dining hall, giving prospective students a direct introduction to daily life before enrolling.