Environmental Sciences (PhD)

As a student pursuing a PhD in environmental sciences at Ball State University, you will conduct interdisciplinary research in a wide variety of topics with concentrations in biology, chemistry, geography, geological sciences, or natural resources and environmental management. You will address complex environmental problems by integrating multiple approaches into field and laboratory studies to address complex factors impacting the earth’s environment.

Our PhD in environmental science program gives you a well-rounded background necessary to meet the needs of numerous career opportunities in post-secondary education, government agencies, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. You will develop the skills necessary to pursue complex questions in environmental science using an interdisciplinary approach.