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

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USD 19950

Tuition Fee (USD)

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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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50%

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 Toxicology
The environmental toxicology specialization provides students with the knowledge to work as environmental toxicology specialists, and prepares students for careers in teaching, research or other related professional fields. Environmental toxicology students study toxic pollutants and their effects on the physical and biological environment, such as identifying and investigating potential sources of pollutants in the environment and minimizing their toxic effects on humans and other organisms. Toxic pollutants in the environment include different organic and inorganic chemical compounds, such as pesticides, industrial waste and heavy metals. Occupations that use environmental toxicology include:

  • Risk assessment
  • Pharmaceutical development
  • Food additive toxicity testing
  • Managing regulatory compliance
  • Residue or forensic analysis
  • Pest control
  • Monitoring and field sampling
  • Industrial hygiene
  • environmental health and safety

Examples of careers for graduates with a specialization in environmental toxicology include environmental toxicologist, staff toxicologist, environmental health, and safety specialist.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024

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
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    19950

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 41 Waived

    Application Fee
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    13000 Per year

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    SIUE offers academic excellence that is affordable. Our tuition and required fees are among the lowest of all four-year institutions in Illinois.

    Graduate scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are awarded to qualifying students each year helping finance graduate education and providing opportunities for scholarly and creative activities. Additionally, the International GEO Scholarship offers a special tuition rate that is a 50% tuition reduction for academically qualified international students.

    As an international student, you are required to show that you have the funds to support yourself for an entire calendar year before you can get a visa.

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