Overview

Through research and an array of electives in fields like earth sciences, resource management and law, you’ll discover how humans affect nature and learn how to protect the environment in your career as a scientist, policymaker or educator. Graduates go on to work on the forefront of climate change research and make a difference through science in action.

Key Facts

Roger Williams University’s coastal campus, situated in beautiful southern New England, serves as a natural laboratory for the coursework and research projects.

Located just a few hundred yards from Mount Hope Bay in the Narragansett Bay watershed, the Marine and Natural Sciences (MNS) building grants the students and faculty rich opportunities to explore the patterns and processes that shape the on-campus wetlands, ponds, forests, old fields, and coastal ecosystems.

Environmental Science students can earn college credit for their major by completing an internship. Students have worked at leading environmental research agencies and advocacy organizations such as the Nature Conservancy, Save The Bay, World Wildlife Fund, R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture and the Environment

Microbiology and Lab

Conservation Biology

Fisheries Science

Urban Ecosystems

Instrumental Methods of Analysis and Lab

Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Engineering

Sustainable Energy Systems

Air Pollution and Control

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Your personal essay.

Official high school transcript(s)

A minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation; additional letters welcome

First marking period grades for senior year, as well as mid-year grades (once available)

Standardized test scores are optional

TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required. However, we do suggest if you have those scores to send them in order to receive the best admission placement for your English level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45648 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45648 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

45648 USD / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United States

1000 - 1500 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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