Environmental Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Explore the Science of Our Changing World
With a degree in Environmental Biology from College of Saint Mary, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to understand the natural world—and to protect it. This interdisciplinary program blends biology, chemistry, geology, and meteorology, giving you a strong scientific foundation to explore solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
What You’ll Learn
- How natural systems work and how humans impact them
- Hands-on lab and fieldwork techniques
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data
- Clearly communicating science to different audiences
- Understanding environmental policies and creating solutions
Where It Can Take You
Your degree opens doors to careers across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including:
- Environmental consultant
- Conservation scientist or wildlife manager
- Environmental educator or outreach coordinator
- Environmental policy analyst
- Sustainability coordinator
- Water or air quality specialist
- Hazardous waste or environmental health technician
- Climate change analyst
- Research assistant in environmental or ecological studies
Many graduates also continue on to advanced degrees in environmental science, ecology, public health, law, or environmental engineering—expanding their impact and career possibilities.