1. University of Maine
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  4. BS Ecology and Environmental Sciences

BS Ecology and Environmental Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in ecology and environmental sciences (EES) is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes the link between humans and the environment. The program is designed to acquaint students with the scope and characteristics of our natural resources and to introduce the scientific and economic principles that govern resource use, sustainability, and conservation. Students receive in-depth training from several academic units across campus, including anthropology, biology and ecology, earth and climate sciences, economics, food and agriculture, forest resources, marine sciences and wildlife, fisheries, and conservation biology. The curriculum is designed to address current environmental challenges and provide an education that ensures that graduates are competitive in today s job market. The program offers a number of concentrations so students can select the focal area that best meets their interests and career goals.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • Environment/Natural Resource Management; Education Administration/Teaching; Architecture/Urban Planning/Design; Business Management/Consulting; Government/Poltics; Legal Services/Judiciary/Law Enforcement; Health Care/Medical Services; Computing/Information Services; Agribusiness/Farming/Ranching; Natural/Physical Sciences/Math

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