Barnard College Environmental Biology Major
Barnard College

Barnard College

Environmental Biology Major

New York, USA

Bachelor's degree

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About : The Environmental Biology Major focuses on understanding the ecological and biological principles that govern life on Earth. This program dives into environmental science, conservation strategies, and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. Students benefit from hands-on experiences, interdisciplinary studies, and a robust research framework to tackle pressing environmental issues.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various paths, including ecosystem management, conservation biology, and wildlife research. Other potential roles include environmental consulting and policy development, allowing students to contribute to sustainability efforts and environmental protection initiatives.

Barnard College’s Environmental Science Department provides highly motivated young women with challenging and rewarding programs in Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, and Environment and Sustainability. High academic standards, multidisciplinary courses, and training in methodologies such as fieldwork, measurements, and data analysis, ready our students with the tools needed to think critically, evaluate and solve problems, and understand and communicate science to address the needs of society.

Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and educators, active in research and curriculum development. Courses are innovative, featuring multimedia and technologically advanced resources. The urban setting, the proximity to the Hudson River, and the numerous affiliations we maintain with Columbia University through Lamont‐Doherty Earth Observatory, the Earth Institute, and the School of Public Health, as well as Black Rock Forest, the American Museum of Natural History and other institutions, allow us to offer undergraduates unparalleled opportunities for student research and educational experiences. Upon successful completion of our program, our students are well prepared to continue their academic studies as graduate students or to pursue successful careers in a wide range of fields.