University Of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public US-based research university. It is the only public research university in Boston and the third-largest campus in the five-campus University of Massachusetts system. UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States.

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 

As a student of Environmental Science, you will acquire the fundamental skills you need in a program that integrates biology, chemistry, physics, and geology to prepare the next generation of innovators. You will also expand your knowledge of ecology, geology, hydrology, and marine science and apply it to critical challenges facing coastal marine systems in the Boston metropolitan area.

In this program, you will:

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of both the natural sciences and social sciences
  • Have the opportunity to focus your studies with degree tracks in marine science, policy and management, and earth and hydrologic science
  • Apply what you learn to real-world problems in collaboration with our many public and private partners

Career Possibilities

Whether you want to work as a a hydrologist, an environmental analyst, a marine technician, or proceed to further your knowledge in a graduate program, your research and internships will prepare you to launch your future right away.

Become a:

  • Environmental Specialist
  • Environmental Technician
  • Marine Biologist
  • Environmental Science Educator
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Water Quality Scientist

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/environmental-sciences-bs/

Completed applications will include the following information:

  • Completed UMass Boston Application or Common Application with Essay
  • Application Fee: $60 *fee waivers are accepted
  • Official high school transcript and/or high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, etc.).
    • In-progress high school transcript must include grades 9-11 and should reference in-progress senior year courses. Senior grades may be submitted when available but may not initially be considered. First year students who have graduated from high school are required to submit an official, final high school transcript inclusive of graduation date. 
  • SAT or ACT scores (unless applying with No Test Option) 
  • Recommendation Letter (school-based counselor or teacher)
  • English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English
  • All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
    • TOEFL (79+)
    • IELTS (6.0+)
    • SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+) 
    • ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
    • Duolingo English Test (105+)
  • UMass Boston must receive your official test scores directly from the testing agency. You may request scores be sent to UMass Boston at the time you register for the test. If you have already taken the test, you may request official scores by contacting the College Board, ACT, TOEFL, IETLS, or Duolingo directly.
  • The UMass Boston SAT/TOEFL and IELTS code is 3924 and the ACT code is 1925.

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

 

Fall: Early Action I             November 1

Fall: Early Action II           January 1

Fall: Regular Decision     February 15

Spring Semester               December 15

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through shorelight portal.