Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

The environmental science major at UVA Wise is designed to kick-start your career in the field or to prepare you for graduate study. The program combines courses in biology, biostatistics, ecology, chemistry, geographic information systems, geology, and physics. While you are studying botany, zoology, or natural resources in a classroom at UVA Wise, you will also be able to take advantage of the college?s gorgeous surroundings in Southwest Virginia. In fact, our campus boasts a unique wetlands habitat that acts as a living laboratory for water monitoring, species identification, research into local environmental issues, and land reclamation.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The environmental science degree requires prepartory course work in the math and sciences. Students who pursue this degree will study introductory and advanced coursework in geology, geographic information systems, biology, chemistry, biocheistry, math and physics. Students can choose a biology, chemistry or earth sciences track.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Pre-calculus I and II are recommended to prepare you for biology and chemistry. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and The University of Virginia's College at Wise within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Students interested in the sciences are encouraged to pursue the pre-calculus/calculus track to prepare for courses biology and chemistry.
Doing More With Your Degree	Students have the option of partipating in undergraduate research or taking classes with experiential learning in the field. Additionally department minors include biology, chemistry, earth science, public health, and physics. Graduates may pursue jobs in teaching, publishing, international business and corporate technical writing, medicine, law as well as graduate school opportunities in literature, writing and pedagogy, and more.
Program Successes & Highlights	Undergraduate research and publication. Greater opportunities for graduate study and pre-professional prepartion for dentistry, forestry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary medicine. Community-based learning in appalachian environment. Our flagship Fellowship In Natural Sciences (FINS) program provides students with a stipend and fiscal support for summer research projects that may be presented or published.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Richard Bland College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Richard Bland College and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of an Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements. As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Credit for Prior Learning	UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: The University of Virginia's College at Wise

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

150

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/
Transfer Student Catalog Year	You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate in Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Not Specified
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Biotechnology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Math Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science: Science (Chemistry Major)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science: Science (Biology Major)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Science with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	B.S. in Biophysical Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at The University of Virginia's College at Wise These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$5,890	Per Semester	$47,120	$0	$47,120	Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

New Student Fees
- New Student Fees of $2750 apply to every student and includes Student Information System, Student Activity, and Technology fees.
Part Time Students
- Students that take less than 12 credits hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour as well student fees.
- Students that take more than 18 hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour but no additional fees apply.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.