Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana

The Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice

Study Sustainability Science and Practice at UM

Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in sustainability science and practice at UM and prepare to deal with the technical and scientific aspects of putting sustainability measures into practice.

Our program emphasizes the implementation and use of sustainability systems for managing human impacts on air, water, climate, waste, and natural ecosystems – both those currently in existence and those which might serve as solutions in the future.

UM is also a leader in the inclusion of traditional knowledge into a sustainability science curriculum, giving you the benefit of experience and knowledge that's been passed on for generations.

Our hands-on sustainability degree includes opportunities for supervised internships in community agriculture, native plants and ethnobotany, sustainable living, and other sustainability-related field experiences. A problem-driven capstone course also provides experience integrating scientific and local knowledge to develop practical solutions.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice

Internships and service learning in the sustainability degree

The sustainability science program provides opportunities for students to get involved with sustainability initiatives – in the classroom, across campus, or in the community through various kinds of internships.

Our students research and propose sustainability projects on campus and apply for funding from UM's Kless Sustainability Fund. Students conduct projects to advance waste management, sustainable transportation, and climate change action.

The UM FLAT internship lets students practice sustainability in a student-run living-learning community located next to campus. Student interns implement and test practices such as rainwater harvesting, solar power, superinsulation, straw bale construction, and more.

Through our native plant internship, students work on the restoration of native plants important to Indigenous people on the UM campus and the PEAS Farm.

Career development in the sustainability major

The UM sustainability degree program was designed to help students pursue a career path in sustainability. Our graduates walk away with strengths in analysis and research – skills that can help them rise to the top of the applicant pool.

Networking and professional development in the sustainability program

The Sustainability Careers seminar brings sustainability practitioners into the classroom to meet students and share their varied career paths. In addition to classes and hands-on experience and project-based learning, students build their professional networks by interning and working with local nonprofits, small businesses, and government agencies on sustainability initiatives.

Clubs and student organizations for sustainability majors

Sustainability science and practice majors are active and love to get involved. They participate in clubs around campus – including the ASUM Sustainability Center, UM Recycling, the Farm to College Program, and Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG), a student-directed organization that works to ensure young people have a strong voice in protecting the environment, empowering young voters, and protecting consumer and renter rights.

Sustainability science and practice scholarships

Several scholarships and fellowships are available for sustainability majors – it's our way of helping students make a world of difference. Learn more about scholarship opportunities for sustainability majors.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Sustainability Science and Practice at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula