Master of Science [M.S] (Environmental Science)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$18,842/Yr
$18,842 /Yr
- MSc in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- This university is ranked #398 worldwide by QS World University Rankings.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Environmental Sciences is a multidisciplinary study of the natural/physical environment. Academic fields involved in environmental sciences include chemistry, biology and ecology, physics, geology, geography, anthropology, engineering, political science, law, economics, and health sciences.
- Students planning to pursue the MS in Environmental Sciences must either have earned a bachelor’s degree or have taken significant course work in natural/physical sciences or engineering and completed several other prerequisites.
- Environmental careers encompass a broad range of professions, from those with a strong foundation in the natural/physical sciences or engineering to those based in the social sciences and/or humanities.
- Students interested in environmental issues and careers should investigate the whole field before deciding which path to follow.
- At CU Denver, the MS in Environmental Sciences emphasizes the natural/physical sciences and engineering with the addition of social sciences and humanities.
- The MS in Environmental Sciences degree is designed to provide training in engineering, natural/physical sciences, and social sciences.
- Graduates of the MS in Environmental Sciences program are involved in many different areas, such as reviewing environmental impact statements, monitoring groundwater quality, and communicating with the public.
- The MSc program consists of 36 credits.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 1st.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $18842 (USD 18842) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Board | $15247 (USD 15247) |
Total Cost | $15247 (USD 15247) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $23274 (USD 23274) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in natural/physical sciences or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- In addition, the minimum undergraduate science and math requirements for admission are:
- two semesters general chemistry or biology with lab
- one-semester physics (maybe algebra-based)
- one semester of upper-division statistics
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
- Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105
- Submission of GRE scores is not required.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Science Manager
- Lecturer
- Wildlife Film-maker
- Environment Photographer
- Environment Journalists
- Conservation Hydrologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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