Overview

The Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management program at the University of Minnesota will open the door to forward-thinking career paths that make a real difference in the world.

Key Features

Conservation and Resource Management: This track focuses on land use and the sustainable management of natural resources. It looks at forests, farms, cities, and wetlands. In this track, you’ll investigate the causes and solutions to environmental problems created by human action.

Environmental Education and Communication: This track focuses on teaching the public about environmental issues. You’ll learn about environmental science and ethics, and gain the skills to teach and communicate with diverse audiences in many settings.

Environmental Science: This track focuses on science and the solutions to complex environmental problems. You will use biology, chemistry, physics and math to analyze the impact of human activity on natural landscapes. You’ll also learn how to communicate scientific information to resource managers, policy makers, and the public.

Policy, Planning, Law and Society: This track looks at the ways humans and nature interact. You’ll focus on environmental issues and solutions through the lens of policy, law, economics, politics, and management. Topics include ethics, conflict management, and innovative solutions to land use and conservation.

Careers

Park rangers—National Park Service

Heavy metal lab technicians—Pace Analytical Services

Solid waste coordinators—Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Sustainability specialists—Tennant Company

Environmental engineers—3M

Soil scientists—Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Basic Soil Science

Environmental Management Systems and Strategy

Statistical Analysis

Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Society, and the Environment

Biology: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives

Earth and Its Environments

Natural Resources in Sustainable International Development

Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior

Basic Soil Science

Biology: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 1433 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

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