Overview

Objectives

The Environmental Biology program at Pacific University Oregon is designed for students who are interested in science and want to apply their studies to addressing environmental problems.

The curriculum is heavy on field-based coursework in the forest, streams, grasslands and wetlands surrounding Pacific University. Projects include ecological restoration, species conservation and the development of land-use recommendations for regional land owners.

Students have many opportunities to conduct independent research with the support of faculty, often in partnership with local organizations. They build valuable relationships with land-use agencies, such as METRO and Clean Water Services.

Learning Outcomes | Environmental Biology

After Pacific | Our students are well-prepared for careers or graduate studies in the biological sciences. Many pursue graduate studies or find jobs in consulting, restoration and government.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student completing a major in Environmental Biology shall demonstrate the ability to:

Apply the scientific method and quantitative techniques to describe, monitor and understand environmental systems.

Use interdisciplinary approaches such as ecology, economics, ethics and policy to devise solutions to environmental problems.

Be proficient in ecological field methods such as wildlife survey, biodiversity assessment, mathematical modeling and monitoring of ecological systems.

Use technology, such as geographical information systems and computer programming, to assist in problem solving.

Effectively understand and convey scientific material from peer-reviewed sources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Science

Geospatial Analysis using GIS

Restoration Ecology

Environmental Problem Solving

Conservation Biology

Biology: Flow of Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Rolling Admissions: After January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Forest Grove, 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.

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General requirements

Create an account and apply online using the Common Application.

Submit High School Transcript and Diploma. Transcripts from high school must be official with a certified translation in English. All college and/or university foreign transcripts must be sent to a credit evaluation company (WES or ECE are accepted). No exceptions to this policy.

English Proficiency - Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if applicable.

Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or counselor.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58348 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

58348 USD / year

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Living costs

Forest Grove

United States

1410 - 2511 USD / month

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Overview

Objectives

Learning Outcomes | Environmental Biology

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Forest Grove

Funding

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