BS Environmental Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) at Rice University

Programme overview

BS Environmental Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Environmental Science (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The Environme ntal Science program offers a major in Environmental Science for both the BA and BS degrees, along with two paths, a major concentration in Earth Science and a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The program includes a number of interdisciplinary courses for students interested in broadening their understanding of environmental issues. The degree totals 75-82 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Environmental Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 26-29 courses (75-82 credit hours), depending on course selection, to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 5-7 courses (15-24 credit hours), depending on declared major concentration, taken at the 300-level or above. An advanced field or research experience requirement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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