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MS Land and Atmospheric Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Land and atmospheric science (LAAS) is a science-based interdisciplinary program focused on the fundamentals of Earth system processes related to land and atmosphere and their coupled interactions. Students have the option to develop a program based on one of the more traditional areas in atmospheric science or soil science or to design their own interdisciplinary course of study bridging the two disciplines.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Major Electives, Outside Courses, Plan A. Use of 4xxx-level courses requires advisor and director of graduate studies approval.

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Entry requirements

Student course admission prerequisites are as shown below. Students who are admitted with deficiencies would be provided with a list of courses they are required to take before the completion of their degree. This list would be developed by the directors of graduate studies in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. BS degree in a related field of science, or a graduate or professional degree. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.2. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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