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Environmental Science

Career Opportunities

As an environmental scientist, you’ll investigate natural and human-made processes to find out how and why those processes interact to influence and oftentimes harm Earth’s complex biomes.

A career in environmental science could be just right for you if you’re seeking an integrated, interdisciplinary understanding of environmental systems and human impacts, plus a science-based approach to addressing issues that affect human, animal, and ecosystem health, along with the chance to learn real, hands-on methods that can prevent and solve environmental problems.

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Transferable Environmental Science Skills

  • Understanding the scientific method
  • Setting up experiments
  • Using scientific equipment
  • Applying laboratory techniques and procedures
  • Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data

Environmental Science-Related Occupations in Detail

Biochemists and Biophysicists
Microbiologists
Biological Technicians
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Medical Scientists
Biomedical Engineers
Agricultural and Food Scientists
Conservation Scientists and Foresters
Environmental Scientists and Specialists

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