MS Natural Resources: Environmental Conservation and Sustainability at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

This option is for students with a BS/BA or strong background in environmental and natural resource sciences who want to combine natural and social sciences. Interests include natural resource policy, conservation biology, sustainability, ecological ethics, international environmental affairs and spatial data analysis (remote sensing and GIS).

Department: Natural Resources programme | 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. One ecology course is required, such as Soil Ecology, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Remote Sensing of the Environment or Community Ecology.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to compete for jobs in the public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a BS/BA or strong background in environmental or natural resource sciences; applicants without it may be accepted after additional fundamental courses. 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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