August 18, 2021

Environment, Sustainability & Life Sciences

Animal Science & Technology | Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology | Biology | Biological Sciences | Biotechnology | Cell & Molecular Biology | Environmental & Natural Resource Economics | Environmental Science & Management | Geology & Geological Oceanography | Landscape Architecture | Marine Affairs | Marine Biology | Medical Laboratory Science | Molecular Neuroscience | Plant Sciences | Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems | Wildlife & Conservation Biology

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What Can I Do With My Major?

One of the most exciting things about your major is the variety of career options you can pursue! Take a look at the materials below to learn about some of the most common career paths for your major.


Environment, Sustainability & Life Sciences:

briefcase = Career paths for this major  Compass = Careers of URI Alumni for this major
Animal Science & Technology  
Aquaculture  Fishery Science  
Biological Sciences  
Biology
Biotechnology  
Cell and Molecular Biology
  
Environment and Natural Resource Economics
  
Environmental Science & Management  
Geology & Geological Oceanography  
Landscape Architecture  
Marine Affairs
Marine Biology  
Medical Laboratory Science  
Molecular Neuroscience    
Plant Sciences  
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems  
Wildlife & Conservation Biology  

Resources 

Training & Additional Education

Roles within the arts and humanities industry may require additional education beyond a Bachelor’s level degree. Graduate school requirements vary based on each program and are open to a variety of majors so long as you have met the admissions requirements.

We encourage you to review our Grad School Module below to learn if grad school is the best fit for you.

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Please note that your Career Education Specialists will assist you in finding resources for applying to grad schools (including building an effective personal statement), but do not advise on specific graduate programs.  If you are interested in learning more about a specific program, contact that school’s graduate admissions office directly.

Grad School Module Rhode to Grad School Quick Tip Sheet

Places to Start When Searching for Graduate Programs

Finding the right graduate program starts by first understanding where to look.  Professional Associations related to your industry along with other popular websites would be the best places as oftentimes there are graduate program directories located on their sites. Here are just a few of those websites:

Valuable Alternatives Options to Consider: 

The following programs provide additional experiences related to environment and sustainability majors.

Searching for a Job/Internship

  • In order to be competitive for the job market or graduate school, prior to graduation every student should complete a practical experience, such as an internship. There are many techniques for searching for an internship! Many of your questions regarding how to search for a job or internship can be answered by reviewing the module and videos below.

    Find An Opportunity

    Importance of LinkedIn as a Career Tool

    LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional networking platform that features resources and benefits to support professionals in all career fields. It’s important to build your LinkedIn profile now, start connecting with your peers and professional in your field(s) of interest, and conduct research for both internship/job search and overall career development!

    LinkedIn Quick Tip Sheet
     

Job and Internship

There are a variety of websites you can use to search for jobs and internships. The following are just a sample of some of the ones focused on the environment and sustainability industries.

The most beneficial and effective way to search for jobs and internships is through networking. Make sure to attend check out CCEE Events Page for networking and career fair opportunities.

Gain Even More Experience

There are so many ways to gain experience before you graduate! In addition to internships, consider:

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Research

Even if you aren’t interested in a career in research, gaining research experience is helpful for attending graduate school. It enables you to cultivate a faculty reference, enhance your applications, and gain a background for the research you’ll conduct in your graduate program.                                                                                                                                                                               

Contacting URI Professors about Research Anthropology FieldworkHistory Research Capstones and Courses

Academic Credit for Internships

Some of you may be eligible to earn academic credit for your internship experience.  Below you will find more information relevant to your specific academic program.

Options for academic credit by academic program

Student Websites

Explore the website below to see what another student accomplished in their internship!

 

Resume & Cover Letter

  • Resume

    A resume should highlight the most important information relevant to a specific job or employer, which is why each resume you write will be different. In most cases, it’s important to showcase your projects and experience that illustrate the practical application of the academic skill and knowledge you’ve acquired here at URI and within your internships.

Sample Resumes