BSc in Environmental Science in Chicago United States | University of Chicago

The Geophysical Sciences Department provides a Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Science. This curriculum equips students for diverse interdisciplinary careers in environmental fields, bridging science and public policy. Coursework covers ocean and atmospheric chemistry, climate systems, biogeochemical processes, ecological studies, conservation, and environmental economics and policy. Students are actively encouraged to participate in research projects. Each year, the department organizes multiple field excursions lasting from single-day outings to five-week expeditions. Past destinations span Newfoundland, the Canadian Rockies, Baja California, the Caribbean, Italy, and Iceland. Shorter trips often complement lecture courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, while longer journeys serve as immersive field courses, with all trips open to students when space is available.