About Environmental Science in DePaul University

As an Environmental Science major you will study a broad science-based curriculum that will expose you to multiple fields of scientific study, provide you with an understanding of environmental problems and solutions and prepare you for a technical career in environmental science. Environmental Science faculty members are active researchers in soil and wetland science, restoration ecology, geology, paleontology, and conservation biology, offering environmental science majors many opportunities to gain hands-on research experience.

DePaul’s close proximity to Lake Michigan, Chicago’s urban ecosystem, as well as the many environmental science conferences that are held in the city, will allow you to interact and work with professionals in the field and learn about important environmental issues.

In addition to a variety of combined degree programs, we offer a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree program in Environmental Science, a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Management or a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Environmental Science and Secondary Education Environmental Science. Each of these programs allow you to complete a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in as few as five years.

Classes

Coursework

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Minor offered
• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Compliance
• Education
• Environmental consulting
• Environmental engineering
• Forestry planning
• Hazardous waste management
• Solid waste management
• Water quality management
• Wetlands protection

A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.5
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
• SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.

Transfer

A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university). 

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.0
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90

DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition : $55,816

Depaul University Cost of Attendance

Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:

The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below: