MS Environmental Science at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Environmental Science prepares you to be an environmental expert in a career in business, industry, government, education or private consulting. The M.S. can be earned online or in person, and the Accelerated Master's option is available for both versions of the program. A dual degree is also offered, allowing you to earn an M.S. in Environmental Science or an M.A. in Journalism.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

General Requirements The ENVS Department Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30 units of graduate credit, including thesis units. There must be 15 units in the major field, and at least 15 units must be from courses in which letter grades of A and B have been earned.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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