Overview

Students combine the study of ecosystems, pollution, climate, energy, and other environmental and natural resource issues with social sciences such as environmental politics, economics, sociology, and law. Students also consider the ethical implications of environmental problems and their possible solutions in the context of the humanities with courses in history, the arts, and ethics.

The Environmental and Sustainability Studies program curricula build on the unique definition of sustainability at University of North Carolina Greensboro, where academics, operations, and outreach are conducted with careful attention to the enduring interconnectedness of social equity, the environment, the economy, and aesthetics.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for a variety of career opportunities that require a broad range of knowledge about environmental and sustainability issues.
Careers are available in environmental education, sustainability programs, recreation and tourism, environmental journalism, scientific research, environmental activism and lobbying, and government and public policy.
Employers include local, state, and federal agencies; business; and nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Anthropology

Biological Anthropology Laboratory

Human Physiology

Principles of Ecologyand

Ecology Laboratory

Plant Diversity

Invertebrate Zoology

Plant Systematics

Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles

Marine Biology

Biological Evolution

The Biosphere

Animal Behavior

Animal Physiology

Conservation Biology

Aquatic Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 1433 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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

25347 USD / year

≈ 25347 USD / year
Out-of-State

25347 USD / year

≈ 25347 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7864 USD / year

≈ 7864 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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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Programme Structure

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Tuition Fees

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Greensboro

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