MS Ecology and Environmental Sciences at University of Maine

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary graduate programme drawing on faculty across 17 departments, with personalised faculty mentoring, modern research facilities and fieldwork opportunities. Offered as thesis and non-thesis M.S. tracks.

Department: Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Individualised programme of study with a faculty mentor in ecology, environmental science, environmental policy and natural resource management.

Career pathways

Ecology, environmental science, environmental policy and natural resource management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ecology and Environmental Sciences graduate programme (MS and PhD): no student is admitted without a prior commitment from a faculty mentor. Undergraduate GPA typically above 3.0 (benchmark, not a stated minimum). GRE not required. Three letters of recommendation, personal statement and CV showing relevant training and experience. International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo scores (minimums not stated). No prerequisites, though mentors may require coursework. Rolling admission; fall decisions by March 31. Application fee required with no waivers.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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