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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Environmental Science (Toxicology)

Environmental Science is one of the most in-demand scientific fields of study with promising career opportunities.

When you major in Environmental Science at Ashland University you will have personal attention from your professors, a new 2,500 square foot greenhouse, expanded research facilities and many more.

An Environmental Science major at Ashland University is an interdisciplinary foundation in sciences suited to a broad range of promising career options. Our environmental science majors focusing on chemistry receive best possible preparation for graduate studies or the workplace.

Environmental Science is interdisciplinary because environmental issues are interdisciplinary. Want an example? Think of the Gulf oil spill! How will this environmental change proceed, how will it affect organisms and ecosystems, and how do these changes affect human populations? Right now biologists, chemists, and geologists are working together with a broad range of professionals in engineering, economics, and policy to understand and manage this far-reaching problem.

What You’ll Love About the Environmental Science Program:

  • Personal attention from professors
  • Professors who are committed to excellence in teaching
  • Emphasis on development of strong writing and research skills
  • A new 2,500 square foot greenhouse and expanded research facilities
  • Undergraduates work with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Environmental Lecture Series offers opportunities to network with professionals
  • Year-round lecture series in Biology/Toxicology and Chemistry/Geology/Physics
  • Five environmental preserves used by classes and for directed-research projects
  • Opportunities to undertake research as early as your freshman year
  • Many students present their research findings at professional conferences
  • Opportunities for grant-supported full-time summer research internships

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Looking for a job? At the Rec Center, we do not offer “jobs,” we provide opportunities for growth, development and fun. Develop a sense of responsibility, gain valuable work experience to enhance your resume and earn money at the same time!

Entry-Level Employment Includes:

  • Climbing Wall Supervisor
  • Customer Service Supervisor 
  • Equipment Checkout Supervisor
  • Fitness Center Supervisor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Intramural Sport Official
  • Lifeguard

Managerial Employment Includes:

  • Aquatic Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Rec Sport Manager

Internships

  • Facilities and Student Development Intern (Summer)
  • Marketing Intern (Summer)
  • Aquatics and Youth Programs Intern (Summer)
  • Programs Intern (School Year)
  • Marketing Intern (School Year)
  • Facilities & Student Development Intern (School Year)

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied) 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.

If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.

Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.

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