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The environmental earth science program offers students comprehensive training in earth sciences with a strong focus on environmental studies. It highlights the connections among physical, biological, and chemical systems operating on our planet's surface. This interdisciplinary major builds upon earth science fundamentals while allowing students to tailor their studies through electives in biology, water sciences, environmental remediation, ecosystems, and resource management. The curriculum prepares graduates for advanced studies in environmental fields or careers with governmental bodies like the EPA, BLM, or USGS, as well as roles in environmental consulting, urban planning, corporate sustainability, environmental law, or resource management.
Career Pathways:
Public sector positions
Non-governmental organization roles
Consulting industry careers
Advanced degree programs
Educational professions
University research and teaching
Ecosystem science
Policy development and governance
Marine sciences
Earth systems research
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)