COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAM
in Biology, Bachelor of Science and
Environmental Studies, Master of Science
CAREER OUTLOOK
Graduates of the combined degree
program in Biology and Environmental
Science can go on to careers as:
• Natural Resource Biologists
• Environmental Scientists
• Environmental Lawyers
• Director of Conservation Sciences
• Environmental Engineers
• Ecologists
• Animal Behaviorists
• Land Managers
• Publishers
• Toxicologists
• Botanists
JOB GROWTH
According to the U.S. Department of Labor,
“employment in the Environmental Science
sector is projected to grow by 19% from
2010 to 2020.” As a nation, we are more focused
on preserving our environment and living
a “greener” lifestyle. As such, careers in
Environmental Science are growing
and jobs are being created to support
sustainability and the environment.
EMPLOYMENT
A sampling of companies and agencies
that employ environmental scientists:
• Bronx Zoo
• NYC Audubon
• U.S. Forest Service
• U.S. Bureau of Land Management
• NYC Parks & Recreation
• National Park Service
• The Shaw Group
• Wildlife Conservatory Group
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• American Bird Conservatory
• Philadelphia Zoo
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
CURRICULUM
From the Human Genome Project
to the ethical issues of stem cell
research, from bioterrorism to the
conservation of natural resources,
biological and environmental
sciences are in the forefront of
today’s headlines. Our combined
Biology and Environmental Science
degree program prepares you to be
on the cutting edge of these critically
important fields.
In just five years, you can earn two
degrees – a Bachelor of Science in
Biology and a Master of Science in
Environmental Science. With two
degrees you not only have the
credentials to become a leader in the
field, but you will also have the
education and experience to help
solve the pressing environmental
problems of today and tomorrow.
In total, the combined degree program
consists of approximately 150 credits.
Students are required to complete
the necessary undergraduate core,
major and open elective credits in
addition to the 33-35 required and
elective credits in the Master of
Science in Environmental Science
program. Provided you have the
necessary prerequisites, graduate
level elective courses are taken in
place of some required undergraduate
electives. This enables full-time students
to save one year of full-time study.
You can apply for our five-year program
anytime during your freshman,
sophomore and junior years, and
after completion of at least 64
undergraduate credits and all major
biology courses. You must have a
cumulative QPA of 3.0 and a GPA of
3.0 in biology courses. You will also
need to provide a statement of career
goals and two letters of recommendation
from your biology professors.
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