University of Texas at Arlington campus

Engineering

MS Earth and Environmental Science (Environmental Science) at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Science (Environmental Science) provides graduate students with an integrated, multidisciplinary education, requiring a breadth of understanding and mastery of a spectrum of scientific and engineering principles. A thesis option, designed for those interested in an in-depth experience in some particular topic, and a non-thesis option are available. All new students are admitted into the non-thesis option.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Topics In Sustainability; Statistics For Earth And Environmental Scientists.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Earth and Environmental Sciences Master’s Program must meet the following requirements: A BS degree in biology, chemistry, geoscience, mathematics, or engineering with the following courses or their equivalent: 1 semester of introductory physics for science majors; 2 semesters of introductory chemistry for science majors; and Calculus I and II. Students with a bachelor’s segree in other sciences will also be considered, subject to satisfactory completion of deficiency courses. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the Graduate School. Have a strong quantitative background including courses in differential and integral calculus (i.e., Calculus I and II). Students that have not taken these courses will be expected to complete them during their first year of residence.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

Explore more study programmes

Engineering

BA Geology

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall Febru

Engineering

BA Geology (GIS)

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall Febru

Engineering

BA Geology (UTEACH)

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall Febru

Engineering

BA Kinesiology (CYS)

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall Febru

Engineering

BA Kinesiology (PETE)

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall Febru

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.