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MS Environmental Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Environmental challenges rarely fit within a single discipline. The Master of Science in environmental science at University of Idaho prepares you to conduct research on complex environmental problems through advanced study across the biological, physical and social sciences.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources  |  Department: Environmental Science  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer, Fall, Spring  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Depending on your specific interests and career objectives, you study key areas such as pollution prevention, water science, land use planning, energy systems, waste management, and environmental policy and law. Related occupations listed for this programme include Environmental Science Technicians; Forest and Conservation Technicians; Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Other requirements: Acceptance into this research-based thesis program is contingent upon faculty who agree to serve as primary advisor. You must identify and contact faculty who are researching in the narrow focus area you are interested in pursuing to determine their level of interest in becoming your advisor. Only contact faculty with research in your primary interest.; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58 . Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency . Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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