MS Natural Resources and the Environment at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

A thesis- or directed-research-based MS focused on the ecology, biogeochemistry, economics, policy and management of resources such as water, soil, forests, wildlife and agricultural crops, using geospatial methods and an interdisciplinary approach. Options are Ecosystem Science, Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, Environmental Economics, Forestry, and Wildlife and Conservation Biology.

Department: Department of Natural Resources and the Environment | Duration: At least 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Core of Approach to Research, a grant/science writing course, the NR seminar, a teaching/education course, one data analysis course, and a capstone of a 6-credit thesis or 4-credit directed research project; an approved programme of study is required in the first semester.

Career pathways

Environmental and social science consulting; planning, environmental protection, research or resource management with agencies such as NOAA, USDA, EPA and NRCS; private industry; nonprofits; agribusiness or banking for environmental economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UNH undergraduates applying through the Accelerated Master's option: minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (some exceptions), at least 90 undergraduate credits before enrolling in 800-level courses, streamlined application with two letters of recommendation. UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

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.

Duration: At least 30 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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