MSEE Environmental Sciences and Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.E.E.), Professional & Research Options The master of science in environmental engineering (M.S.E.E.) in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering is a program that gives students a Professional option (one year) or a Research option (two year) degree that provides students the vital skills and training needed to solve 21st century environmental engineering and public health challenges.

Faculty: Gillings School of Global Public Health | Department: Environmental Sciences and Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

2 A minimum of 24 credits of graduate-level course work, which includes at least 15 credit hours of ENVR courses at the 400 level or above (to be determined by the student and faculty mentor) and excludes ENVR 400, 991, and 993. 4 A minimum of 24 credits of graduate-level course work, which includes at least 15 credit hours of ENVR courses at the 400 level or above (to be determined by the student and faculty mentor) and excludes ENVR 400, ENVR 991, and ENVR 993.

Career pathways

The master of science (M.S.) in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering prepares students who are interested in advanced education or careers in research, practice or management in the field of environmental sciences and engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made by each programme.

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 applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions/

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