Master of Science in Environmental Studies at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Studies degree program offers opportunities for research in the areas of environmental sciences, environmental policy, conservation, agroecology, and natural resource management. Graduates of the program are trained to work in the areas of environmental policy, natural resource science and management, and sustainable development. The program emphasizes the cultural and political contexts of environmental issues in the region.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 2 years (36 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 36 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Thesis Option: 36 credits; Non-Thesis Option: 36 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Studies To be admitted into the MS in Environmental Studies program, a student must meet the university’s graduate admission requirements and: (1) Have a “B” average in upper level work (2) International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. (3) Submit three letters of recommendation, a one-page statement of research interests, and a copy of all transcripts to University Graduate Admissions on or before February 1 for the Fall admissions and August 1 for the Spring admissions. (4) Receive approval of the departmental Graduate Program Committee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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