Environmental Sciences BS - Earth and Hydrologic Science

Tackle the planet’s toughest challenges across a variety of disciplines by analyzing complex problems and developing real-world solutions. The Environmental Sciences BS program emphasizes experimental learning, immersive internships, close-up study of Boston Harbor’s shoreline, and field experiences in Boston Harbor and at UMass Boston’s Nantucket Field Station. These hands-on opportunities prepare you to develop innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Applicants must submit an official high school record, leaving certificate, and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated into English by a certified translator, and records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official. For additional country-specific document requirements, applicants should refer to the “International Transcripts Requirements” section below. Applicants must also provide an academic recommendation letter from a school-based counselor and/or teacher, a 500-word essay, and test scores.