BS Environmental Science

University Campus

How do we create a sustainable world? Acquire the tools to make a difference through Saint Leo’s Environmental Science program.

Why choose Environmental Science at Saint Leo?

Rooted in the 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition, Saint Leo University is an advocate for green spirituality and ecotheology to create an environmentally just and sustainable world.

Become an advocate for environmental justice by building a solid foundation in the life and physical sciences. Grow to understand the complexity and sacredness of all life by working hand-in-hand with professional scientists in state-of-the-art, industry-standard lab facilities. Explore conservation in the field—while kayaking and snorkeling in Florida’s mangrove forests and coral reefs, and trekking through the jungles of Peru, the Galapagos Islands and Belize.

Some amazing classes you can take

  • Mycology
  • Geoscience
  • Botany
  • Field Problems in Marine Biology
  • Advanced Environmental Science
  • Environmental Regulations

Professional development opportunities

  • Internships: Research the effects of global climate change on ecosystems, work alongside zookeepers, and get involved in ecological restoration. Our students have interned at the Department of Environmental Protection, Harvard Forest Research Program in Ecology and Lowry Park Zoo.
  • Field work: Break out of the classroom, and conduct research in mangrove swamps, salt marshes and oyster reefs.
  • Senior capstone class: Design, conduct and present research under faculty mentorship.
  • Volunteer: Connect science with service. Fight hunger with sustainable farming at Morning Star Fisherman. Restore oyster reefs in Tampa Bay. Prevent over-harvesting of endangered plants in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Co-curricular activities: Become a member of Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Chemistry Club or Student Environmental Awareness.

What can you do with a degree in Environmental Science?

Graduates work as environmental scientists in government agencies, industry, and environmental or engineering consulting firms, or pursue graduate programs in biology or environmental science.

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Conservationist
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Lobbyist
  • Toxicologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Zoologist
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Horticulturist
  • Fishery Scientist
  • Botanist

Where are Saint Leo Environmental Science grads now?

  • Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
  • Department of Environmental Protection
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Harvard Forest

Ready to apply?

Make a positive change in the world. Apply now.

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