MS Environmental Science at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The environmental science program is an interdisciplinary collaboration among the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Geography, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies and other UNT departments examining major environmental issues. The MS thesis option is a 36-hour scholarly research degree.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Environmental Science program, Department of Biological Sciences | Duration: 36 credit hours (thesis option) | Intake: Fall and Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

30 hours of organized coursework, special problems and seminars at the 5000 and 6000 levels plus a 6-hour thesis based on original research. A non-thesis Professional Science Master's option (36 hours with a 3 to 6 hour internship) also exists within the program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biological Sciences (graduate programs): bachelor's degree with 24 hours in life science or an appropriate related scientific field, including 12 hours of advanced related coursework; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.2 in the last 60 hours; GPA of at least 3.4 for any prior graduate work. Thesis (MS) and PhD applicants need a faculty member's agreement to serve as major professor (or, for BMB, the rotation entrance committee). GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Application materials: statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages), CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose native language is not English must meet UNT English proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent) requirements. Application deadlines: December 1 for fall entry and August 1 for spring entry.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 36 hours (Option 1: 30 hours of coursework, special problems and seminars)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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