Environmental Science

Environmental science focuses on educating individuals who go on to inspire others and help protect our planet. Our program offers a diverse range of integrated courses that explore the scientific dimensions of critical environmental challenges through biology, chemistry, physics and geosciences.

One of the most distinctive aspects of studying environmental sciences at Union is our extraordinary mix of field programs, which run the gamut from understanding geothermal power in Iceland and evaluating Atlantic fisheries to studying biodiversity in the Great Barrier Reef.

Courses and requirements

Students collect water samples from a local stream to test for pollution and other contaminants.

Careers after Union

AmeriCorps stewardship technician, The Nature Conservancy

Anesthesiologist, Maimonides Medical Center

Assistant district attorney, Bronx County

Bioacoustician, Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Community relations manager, Salt Mind Productive Workspace

Marine habitat research specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service

Medical writer, Yale New Haven Hospital

M.S. candidate, environmental change and global sustainability, University of Helsinki

Staff scientist, Green Environmental, Inc.

Veterinarian, Valley Animal Hospital

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