Overview

The Environmental Sciences and Sustainability program offered by University of Lynchburg prepares students for a career as environmental scientists. This scientists must accurately identify and clearly articulate these challenges so that individuals and governments can take action.

Quick Facts:

Biology, forestry, ecology, hydrology, geology, and meteorology are just some of the subjects in this multifaceted course of study.
Environmental Science majors work closely on research projects and internships with professors, as well as with professionals, in a variety of settings, including our 491 acre Claytor Nature Center.

Careers

Lots of opportunities are available to Environmental Science majors including:

Government agencies

Commercial environmental laboratories

Private consulting firms

Teaching

Industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth And Environmental Science

History Of Earth And Life

Physical Geography

Environmental Geology

Conservation Ecology

Principles of Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official SAT or ACT scores

Official secondary school/high school transcripts

Certificate of Finance

Banker’s letter/bank statement

Letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or someone who can speak to your ability to succeed at Lynchburg.

A 250-500 word essay written on one of the following three topics: 1. Evaluate a signiﬁcant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you; 2. Discuss an issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you; 3. Explain why you wish to pursue an education in the United States and what goals you have for yourself in taking on this endeavor.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Out-of-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year

Living costs

Virginia

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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