MS Natural Resources and Environmental Science at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science offers graduate study of the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland, forest and wildlife ecosystems. The degree is multidisciplinary and draws on the breadth of faculty expertise.

Department: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science | Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization include biogeochemistry and soil processes, climate change and impacts, conservation biology, fire ecology, forest ecology and management, ecohydrology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology and wildlife ecology. Most students follow Plan A (thesis); a small number follow Plan B (professional paper).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, documented with official transcripts. Three letters of recommendation A Statement of Purpose and Intent: a one to two page essay that describes your reasons for undertaking graduate work, as well as an explanation of your study and research interests and their relation to your undergraduate study and professional goals.

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 are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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