The Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) major is an interdisciplinary program that provides the knowledge, skills, and field experiences necessary for a career in environmental science, natural resource management, environmental consulting and other environmental work.
Nature Lovers Needed
With coursework across the natural and social sciences, you can tailor this program to your interests by selecting both a skill and an environmental emphasis area as key elements of their degree program. The NRES program emphasizes experiential learning through summer camps, internships, research projects and more.
Customize Your Degree
You can pursue many career paths with an NRES degree. To fit your studies with your interests and career goals, you'll choose a concentration area in both analytics and environmental studies:
Analytic Area Topics:
Economics & Policy
Field & Laboratory Analysis
Environmental Education & Communication
GIS & Computer Mapping
Individualized
Environmental Area Topics:
Wildlife
Forestry
Conservation Biology
Geology
Sustainable Agriculture
Soils
Water
Environmental Planning
Individualized
Potential Careers
The NRES major carries a strong foundation in the natural sciences, which prepares you for a variety of technical professions such as:
Conservation Scientist
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Quality Manager
Environmental Scientist
Land Planning Consultant
Natural Resource Manager
Environmental Educator
Sustainability Coordinator
Watershed Manager
Wildlife Technician
Urban Planner
Expected May, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
S123 Ag. Science Center North,
LEXINGTON,
Kentucky,
40506, United States
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.