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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Specialization in Environmental Health (STEM) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA

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USD 19950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 41 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The environmental sciences undergraduate program, in the College of Arts and Sciences at SIUE, is interdisciplinary, and is designed to cultivate students' perspectives of environmental issues, and to provide them with refined knowledge of environmental issues on a local, regional and global scale. The curriculum within the Department of Environmental Sciences will increase students’ technical competence in addressing these environmental issues, their origins, ramifications and resolutions. The program will promote experiential learning and professional education to prepare students for career opportunities in a wide variety of workplaces.

What can I do with a degree in Environmental Sciences?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 8% through 2028, which is faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with specializations in environmental health, environmental toxicology and environmental management will have career opportunities in their areas of interest. For example, a licensed environmental health practitioner can be employed for inspection, sampling and reporting for sanitary, food safety, sewage and waste disposal, drinking water, pest control, or industrial hygiene.

Environmental Health
The environmental health specialization provides students with the education necessary to identify, evaluate and control (prevent or mitigate) environmental conditions which may have significant impacts on human health. Examples of the problem areas requiring environmental health expertise are:

  • Maintaining adequate quality and quantities of food and drinking water.
  • Safe treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial waste materials.
  • Limiting or reducing air and noise pollution.
  • Reducing occupational exposure to hazardous substances and unsafe conditions.
  • Assuring safe and healthful housing.
  • Controlling the spread of insect and rodent-borne illnesses.
  • Proper selection and use of pesticides.
  • Understanding the effects of global climate changes on human health.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2024, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19950

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 41 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16903 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Competitive Basis Scholarship

    • Scholarship Information: UG - No scholarships and PG - 1000-2000 vary and this will grant once student will be on campus and on competitive basis.
    • Amount/ Range: PG - 1000-2000. 

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