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Picture yourself along the sun-drenched shores of the Gulf of Mexico, enrolled in a marine biology program at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Or collaborating on research projects with AUM's PhD-level faculty—opportunities typically available only to graduate students at other institutions. After earning your degree, envision joining a nonprofit or government agency dedicated to enhancing soil health, enabling farmers to grow more abundant, nutritious crops.
A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with an Environmental Chemistry concentration opens diverse career paths limited only by your creativity. This field examines chemical substances in our atmosphere, earth, and waterways, investigating how these elements—often pollutants—impact human health, wildlife, and ecological systems.
Environmental scientists serve as solution-finders. They investigate ecological and public health issues to identify root causes and develop remedies. Their findings inform policy recommendations and strategic approaches to environmental challenges. Whether studying human impacts on endangered species in wetland ecosystems or analyzing water pollution levels, AUM's Environmental Science graduates gain the expertise for a truly engaging and meaningful profession.