Overview

Conservation and Resource Studies Students draw on the course offerings of the entire campus and appropriate community resources in the development of individual programs of study.

Learning outcomes

The major’s orientation is toward flexibility and an individualized educational approach to understanding the structure and dynamic functions of complex environmental systems within our society and biosphere. It encourages interaction among students, faculty, and community.

The major’s at University of California, Berkeley offerings are designed to help each student formulate an area of interest, but are not in any way meant to limit the range of options available. Sample topics include environmental justice and education, sustainable development of world populations, energy and environmental policy, conservation and culture, global environmental politics, and ecological restoration and policy.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Biosphere

Environmental Biology

Climate Change and the Future of California

Environmental Problem Solving

Climate Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 1486 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements:

Meet the A-G subject course requirements.

Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years. (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

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Tuition Fee

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International

13146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

13146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

13146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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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