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BS Earth Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Pennsylvania

Program Overview

At completion of the program (part of the Earth and Environmental Science Department), graduates know the basic physical and chemical processes that operate in and on the planet and understand how direct and indirect methods are used to examine and understand the structure, composition and dynamics of Earth. Graduates appreciate how humans and ecosystems interact with the dynamic Earth, and have an in-depth knowledge of the atmosphere and climate change, the rock cycle, natural hazards and the hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles. The major introduces students to the core concepts of Earth Science and then allows students to focus in one of the three concentrations: Geology, Environmental Science and Paleobiology.

Program Key Stats

$53534 (Annual cost)



10 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.8
37
85

1500
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific Essay, Official High School Transcript, School Report, Counselor Recommendation, Two Letters of Recommendation From Academic Teachers, Test scores: ACT, SAT, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Earth Scientist
  • Environmentalist
  • Researcher
  • Consultant

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