BS Earth Systems at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Earth Systems BS explores the planet as interconnected systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and cryosphere. The curriculum covers internal Earth processes, surface processes, evolution of life and environment, and global climate change, with integration of sustainability and the human dimension.

Faculty: School of Earth & Sustainability | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Field and laboratory geoscience, three-dimensional visualization of Earth systems, data collection and analysis, modelling of Earth processes, and tools such as Google Earth and GIS; interdisciplinary training in climate science, geochemistry, numerical methods and geophysics is available.

Career pathways

Water resources manager, environmental geoscientist, environmental scientist, environmental policy, geochemist, climatologist, oceanographer; sectors include government, nonprofit and private industry.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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