UWT Environmental Science Program

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Why Study Environmental Science at the University of
Washington Tacoma?

The University of Washington Tacoma offers a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies. Below are just a few of the benefits of studying Environmental Science at UWT.

Enjoy the advantages of a small, dynamic campus with access to the resources of the UW system

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) offers small class sizes and close interactions Our professors provide students with the unique opportunity for research at the undergraduate level.

As a UWT student, you can have access to the same great technologies offered by the main campus without the commute. Here are just a few examples:

• Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island

• Oceanographic research vessels and equipment

• Pack Experimental Forest near Eatonville

• Big Beef Creek Field Station on Hood Canal

• UW multi-campus library system

Excellent community ties and internship opportunities

UWT Environmental Sciences takes advantage of the Puget Sound being in our own front yard. UWT's curriculum, internship opportunities, and research maintain local community ties while exploring global perspectives. These ample networking opportunities provided to UWT students have resulted in excellent career opportunities upon graduation!

Hands-on approach to education

The Environmental Science program at UWT offers topics in a mix of lecture, lab and field courses with small class sizes. Below are some examples of our exciting courses (click on links to visit course websites):

Environmental
Science


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Student Resources

The Center for
Urban Waters

UWT Rock Collection
Website

Environmental Science
Events Calendar

Alumni Webpage

The Science Lounge:
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