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Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences

The University of West Alabama

USA,Alabama

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

USA, Alabama

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1835

Total Students: 2,427 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 US-11, Livingston, AL 35470, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences

Program Overview

Students majoring in environmental science learn about the interactions of the physical and biological processes that shape the natural world. They examine how human’s affect nature, develop means of improving water and air quality, and create solutions to other environmental problems. The stimulating curriculum provides a foundation in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences, experience in environmental law, and culminates with a 15-week hands-on internship in an industrial or state agency setting. Environmental Science Marine Biology Major is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for careers in the marine sciences. If you love marine life and hope to find a job working in or on the water, this is degree for you. Many of those completing this major will go on graduate preparation for careers in academia or research, while others have taken jobs as lab/field technicians or marine educators.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Open
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of West Alabama

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 980.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.