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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln , Nebraska ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Water Science

Our water science majors are ready to step up to the plate and address the complex issue while working towards sustaining water, improving quality, and studying ecosystem impacts. This major is perfect for students wanting to combine many interests like sustainability, math, chemistry, research and ecology. The work you do is innovative and crucial.

Nebraska is the only Big Ten University to offer an undergraduate water science major, and is one of only a handful of universities who offer this major nationwide. Our program is known for getting students out in the field early on. We also encourage well-rounded students by adding classes in communications, decision making, policy, and technology.

You will have the opportunity to work in the field, conduct your own research, study abroad and join clubs with other students like you — all from day one.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

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

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Research contact information for local and national employers
Search for and apply to open positions

PSW Opportunity

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

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First-Year Applicants Should:

Have a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average.
Or, score 20 or higher on the ACT, writing portion not required.
Or, score a total of 1040 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading and Math sections.
Or, rank in the top half of their high school graduating class.
All first-year applicants under the age of 23 are encouraged to submit an official ACT or SAT score.
Note: You are not required to submit an ACT or SAT score to be considered for admission or scholarships.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Score of at least 79 (iBT). The University of Nebraska–Lincoln institution code is 6877. Send your TOEFL score report via the TOEFL website.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
An overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5. The general training exam is not accepted. No institutional code is needed.

Duolingo English Test (accepted Feb. 3, 2020 – December 31, 2022)
Graduate minimum score of 110.

TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores are valid for two years.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 108100 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 45 USD
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