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Develop the foundational knowledge and expertise needed to thrive as an environmental policy expert or management specialist.
Our acclaimed BA in Environmental Science program trains future leaders by combining policy, management, and legal studies with natural sciences. Learners acquire hands-on experience at the science-policy interface through curriculum, real-world challenges in our senior capstone, internships, research initiatives, and cooperative education opportunities. Students can specialize in policy and management (Policy and Management Track), earth systems (Earth and Hydrologic Science Track), or marine environments (Marine Science Track).
Those aiming for scientific careers or advanced science degrees should consider the BS in environmental science.
The BA program offers focused study paths in marine science, policy & management, and earth & hydrologic science, along with a general track for broader environmental studies.
Enrolled students should consult the undergraduate catalog for their specific track requirements.
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
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 (100+)