Overview

The Environmental and Sustainability Science program offered by the Lipscomb University integrates proactive skills of creation inspired design that avoids pollution and waste before it is created, social behavior change to help people make convenient and effective choices for a healthy planet and lifestyle, applications in renewable energy for our homes, transportation and business, integration of holistic nutritional, spiritual, physical and mental health, and the metrics of quadruple bottom line performance and quality accounting to chart our needs and to achieve results that positively impact the world.

One of the defining characteristics of our program is the requirement that all our students perform and present the results of an applied independent study, which may take the form of traditional ecologically based scientific research, development of a solution to a specific problem in the fields of business, engineering, computer science, marketing, journalism, medicine, etc, a business plan or feasibility study, or a specific project associated with an internship or other practical application.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Lipscomb University’s sustainable practice programs have distinguished themselves in many ways and are presently utilizing their training in many of the following areas.

Environmental consulting
Renewable Energy
Green business and corporate management
Green entrepreneurship
Energy production and regulation
Waste management
Water and wastewater treatment
Environmental or sustainability analysis
LEED and other certification of green construction
Wildlife biology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Biology
Sustainable Energy Sources
Principles of Sustainability
Community and Professional Service Learning
Principles of Water Resources and Systems Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

March 1st is the priority deadline.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 1433 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application using our institutional application or the Common Application.

Submit a $50 application fee.

Submit your high school transcript that includes the entire junior year.

Submit an academic letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

Arrange to take the ACT, SAT, or CLT test and have the score sent to Lipscomb University.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42396 USD / year

≈ 42396 USD / year
Out-of-State

42396 USD / year

≈ 42396 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42396 USD / year

≈ 42396 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Environmental and Sustainability Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Nashville

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners