Academics

Undergraduate Programs

The College of the Environment and Life Sciences offers undergraduate majors leading to three degrees: the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and the Bachelor of Science.

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Bachelor of Arts

Earn a liberal arts degree, with a foundation in biology or marine affairs.

Lay a foundation
Design for a sustainable green space next to the Blackstone River in East Providence, by URI landscape architecture students.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Get hands on experience for a career in public or private practice.

Design sustainably
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Bachelor of Science

Prepare for graduate study or a professional career in a wide range of disciplines.

Take a deep dive
Dario Castillo, marine biology major and a National Geographic STEM field assistant, at the URI Narragansett Bay Campus

Undergraduate Programs

Browse the full range of degree options, minors, and undergraduate certificate programs that prepare students for graduate study, professional training, or specialized careers.

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Graduate Programs

Interdepartmental Programs

The Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) and the Biological and Environmental Sciences M.S., PhD. (BES) are interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degrees that involve faculty from a diverse set of departments in URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences.

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Biological and Environmental Sciences M.S., PhD.

This interdisciplinary program offers five diverse areas of specialization, ranging from molecular biology to sustainable agriculture systems.

Find your area

Master of Environmental Science and Management

The MESM program is designed for practitioners who want to build expertise in the real-world application of environmental issues.

Real world expertise

Graduate Programs

Browse the full range of Masters and Ph.D. programs, professional degrees, and graduate certificates, offered by the College of Evnvironment and Life Sciences.

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