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Environmental Science, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Louisiana Tech University
University rank #801 (WUR) Ruston, LA, United States
The study of Environmental Science at Louisiana Tech University prepares students for career opportunities in an expanding job market that is geared toward finding solutions to environmental problems. 
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Overview

Tech’s program offers flexibility by providing strong foundational training along with a customizable course component. These degrees are among the most flexible in the scope of careers; students are strongly encouraged to work with an advisor and with the faculty to develop an individual study plan that will prepare the student for specific professional goals.

Louisiana Tech University’s Environmental Science program provides the necessary interdisciplinary training you will need as you move on to postgraduate study or career opportunities in the expanding environmental job market.

Research and Internships

  • The School of Biological Sciences has a strong and active undergraduate research program. 
  • Students can work with faculty members on research projects in the lab or in the field and can earn academic credit for that research that may be applied towards their degree requirements. 
  • Students in the environmental science program are required to complete an internship as a part of their degree requirements. 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Management of Soil and Water Quality
  • Watershed Management 
  • Pest Management 
  • Wildlife Habitat Eval and Mgmt 
  • Soil Science Laboratory 
  • Ecology

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Complete the Online Application
  • Non-refundable application fee $30.00 
  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries: Students with a 2.0 GPA must have one of the following: an iBT TOEFL 79 or an IELTS 6.5 or SAT Math subscore 510, Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500 subscore with a minimum composite score of 1130 or ACT Math subscore 19 and English subscore 18 with a minimum composite score of 23. 
  • Copy of Current Valid Passport

Tuition Fee

  • International

    11068 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 5534 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    11068 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 5534 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    3702 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1851 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Ruston

  • 900 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

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