Overview

The USC Aiken Department of Biology and Geology offers a concentration in Environmental Remediation and Restoration as part of the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.

The Department of Biology and Geology offers curricula leading to two degrees: the bachelor of science with a major in biology and the bachelor of arts with a major in biology. The two degrees share a common general education curriculum and 40 to 45 hours of coursework in biology.

All students who are pursuing a BS degree in the Department of Biology and Geology are required to complete a research capstone project prior to graduation. This year-long experience encourages independent thinking and prepares students for interaction with scientists within the professional community.

Students participating in the Environmental Remediation and Restoration program at University of South Carolina Aiken have several options for research. These opportunities include:

Design and construction of passive stormwater treatment systems
Ecological and ecotoxicological studies in various impacted systems in the Aiken area

Various studies on fish and fisheries conservation

Career

Graduates of this program will have opportunities for careers in:

local municipalities
consulting firms
other state and federal agencies such as SC DHEC, US Forest Service, the Department of Energy, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology
Physical Geology
Environmental Earth Science
Ecology and Evolution
General Chemistry
Microbial Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

USCA accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aiken, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 1435 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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 - $100 NON-REFUNDABLE submission fee

Demonstrate English Proficiency

School Records - These are transcripts or examination certificates of satisfactory study

SAT or ACT examination results
Financial Certification - U.S. immigration laws require every educational institution to certify that each student has adequate funding to attend school.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20856 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20856 USD / year

≈ 20856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10398 USD / year

≈ 10398 USD / year

Living costs

Aiken

United States

1600 - 2783 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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