Overview

The Environmental Science program at The City University of New York covers environmental law, public health, air and water pollution, resource conservation and management, hazardous substance control, and waste management; courses that will allow students to acquire adequate depth of knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the urban and natural environment and a firm grasp of the ethical and policy issues related to protecting our health and sustaining our living environment.

Through co-curricular activities, internships, laboratory and field exercises the program provides opportunities for hands-on experience, critical thinking, and research. Student will also have experience working collaboratively with professionals to solve complex problems.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEC ES BS degree program are readily employed or accepted for graduate studies. Our alumni are employed in the private and public sectors including; chemical and pharmaceutical industries, Energy, Government Regulatory and Safety Agencies, and Departments of Transportation to name a few.

They have pursued graduate studies nationwide in a variety of fields including Environmental Law, Environmental Health, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Policy, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, Forensic Science and other related fields in several of the nation’s leading institutions.

Job Opportunities

Numerous job opportunities are available for Environmental Science graduates in industry and at various levels in local, state, regional and federal governments. As businesses both large and small continue to comply with regulations, Environmental Science graduates may find immediate employment in areas indicated below:

Industrial Hygienist
Chemical Hygiene Officer
OSHA Officer
Waste Management Consultant
Training Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Environmental Science
Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology for Health Professions
Environmental and Occupational Laws
Air, Water Pollution
Epidemiology
Natural Resource, Conservation and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Show proof of high school completion. Official high school transcripts and diplomas, or official GED or TASC scores and certificate are accepted.
Minimum academic requirement – High School average of 65 or 2250 on the GED or 2500 on the TASC. SAT/ACT scores (to be considered for entry into a four-year degree program)
Provide proof of residency to qualify for in-state tuition.
Pay $65 application fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Out-of-State

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9150 USD / year

≈ 9150 USD / year

Additional Details

$3465/semester for local residents

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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