Overview

On the Environmental Science degree from York College of Pennsylvania you’ll develop a fundamental understanding of all the basic sciences: biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics.

With a stream running through campus; local access to lakes, wetlands, fields, and forests; and state-of-the-art equipment in the Naylor Ecological Sciences Center, you’ll get hands-on experience with projects in both the lab and the real world.

Career Opportunities

No matter your interests, York College’s experienced faculty will guide you toward real-world opportunities that allow you to build a strong professional network in your preferred subject area.

These are just a few of the many career opportunities available to graduates of the Environmental Science program:

Ecologist

Naturalist Educator

Wildlife Biologist

Conservation Biologist

Wetlands Biologist

Water Quality Specialist

Research Scientist

Sustainability Specialist

Climate Change Analyst

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Restoration Planner

Industrial Ecologist

Environmental Protection

Policy Analyst

Land Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecules, Genes and Cells

Evolution, Ecology and Diversity

Terrestrial Ecology

Environmental Biology

Botany

Animal Behavior

Animal Physiology

Conservation Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: The Early Decision application deadline for the Fall semester is November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official copy of your secondary school report with grades or mark sheets, translated into English if needed. They should show 3 years of results. Please include which subjects you are taking in your last year of secondary school.

Proof of English proficiency — English language proficiency is required for all students whose native language is not English. Proof of English proficiency is required for both admission and the issuance of visa documents.

At least one letter of recommendation (two if no SAT)

Copy of your passport

Financial Certification Form

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

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Out-of-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year

Living costs

York

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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