Overview

Students at Ohio University learn the scientific principles that underlie environmental issues, the effects of human actions, and the public policies and regulations that influence those actions.

The Environmental Science and Sustainability program is unique in its multi-disciplinary approach, drawing major requirements and electives from courses and expertise in 10 departments and programs across the College of Arts & Sciences, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, and the College of Business.

Students complete a core curriculum from a range of disciplines to provide a broad foundation in environmental science and sustainability issues and choose major electives from a variety of departments to tailor the program to their interests. Courses examine:

Biological and ecological systems
Global warming and effects of climate change
Land use and water management
Sustainability from different perspectives, from local issues in Appalachia to problems at the global level

Careers

Students who pursue this degree will be prepared for careers in environmental resource management, governmental and non-governmental agencies, companies pursuing social responsibility, with a wide variety of roles from science to public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plants and their Global Environment
Environmental Ethics
Economics of the Environment
Agricultural Development
Geography of Hunger and Food Security
Politics of Sustainability
Environmental Science and Public Policy
Environmental and Sustainability Planning
Conservation & Biodiversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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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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General requirements

Application form
USD $70 international application processing fee
Academic records from every secondary/post-secondary institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English.
Official proof of English proficiency, if available.
Proof of citizenship: a copy of your passport information page.
Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period.

Optional materials may include:

Standardized test scores, if applicable. Ohio University has adopted a test-optional pathway for freshman applicants to the Athens campus.
Essays
Letters of recommendation
Lists of extra-curricular interests and activities

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

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14582 USD / year

≈ 14582 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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