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Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science

About the program

Blends earth science and environmental science with research and field experience.

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Earth and Environmental Science
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Major drawing on biology
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Data analysis and environmental justice. Students choose a concentration in Earth Science or Environmental Science
Collect and analyse data and apply it to environmental problems through research and field work.

Secondary school record in English showing subjects and overall rating (transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead); proof of English proficiency unless instruction was in English; financial verification for one year; passport copy. Source: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx

Secondary school record in English (courses and overall rating), Transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead

Check requirements and deadlines: first-year and transfer applicants
fall (August) June 15 from outside the US (nursing May 15)
spring (January) November 15 (nursing October 15). Apply online through the official online application portal (application fee USD 50 per bursar schedule). Upload secondary school transcript in English
college transcripts if transferring
English proof
financial verification and passport copy. Email to global.engagement@wilkes.edu. No interview stated. Theatre programmes need an audition. Pay the USD 1
000 deposit after admission. Receive the I-20 from the Office of Global Engagement
pay the USD 350 SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before the I-20 start date
attend orientation and complete the health form.

Campus	Wilkes-Barre
Faculty or school	_
Department	Biology and Earth Systems Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	129
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	_