Overview
About this Degree
The Environmental Earth Sciences program at the University of Notre Dame blends the disciplines of fluid dynamics, hydrology, environmental chemistry, and geochemistry framed within the larger context of Earth systems and a focus on the geology side of the environment and planetary systems.
The program provides a foundation in the physical sciences, with emphasis on processes that occur near or at the surface of the Earth and the impact of human activity on such processes.
Course topics include: Dynamic Earth, Planet Earth, Global Change Geochemistry, Geomorphology, Earth Materials/Petrology, Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Environmental Isotope, Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Environmental Microbiology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Chemistry: Fundamental
- Calculus
- General Physics
- Engineering Computing
- Planet Earth
- Environmental Aquatic Chemistry
- Probability and Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 609 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Notre Dame Writing Supplement via the Common Application or Coalition Application.
- Optional: Results of your ACT or SAT assessment scores - Notre Dame is test-optional for 2022 and 2023 application cycles.
- Official results of the TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic, if applicable
- Official high school transcripts or record of academic achievement in secondary school
- A letter of evaluation from a high school teacher in a core academic subject area who knows you well
- Counselor evaluation (recommended, not required)
- A non-refundable application fee of $75
- A completed Certification of Finances plus financial documentation (see below) verifying the totals on the Certification of Finances submitted via your applicant status portal
- A copy of your passport submitted via your applicant status portal
- If applying for need-based financial aid, a completed CSS Profile
Tuition Fee
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International
58843 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 58843 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
58843 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 58843 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for South Bend
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.