QS Rank:
116
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin
,United States
Program Rank
35
Program Name
Ms in Environmental Science
Deadline
October 31st, 2024
Overview
View Official pageEnvironment and Resources, MS
Environment and Resources is a research program offering master’s and PhD degrees based on the premise that solutions to environmental challenges require interdisciplinary approaches. Faculty and students are oriented to environmental problems rather than to disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore the specific area that interests them by drawing on the insights and methods of multiple disciplines. The focus is on gaining the knowledge needed to understand the intellectual context of their work and the skills necessary to conduct original research. The program fosters experimentation and innovation, not the mastering of a narrowly defined set of prepackaged competencies. The objective is to produce graduates who are prepared to function comfortably in the complex professional and social communities within which solutions to environmental problems must be found.
The program mandates interdisciplinarity through curriculum requirements, the structure of the student’s faculty advisory committee, and the research endeavor. Students are required to take some courses in diverse disciplinary topics and other courses that are intended to strengthen problem-solving skills. A thesis (MS) or a dissertation (PhD) is required of all students. Each student’s faculty advisory committee must consist of persons who collectively ensure interdisciplinary support and evaluation. Students can pursue interests over the full range of environmental studies from more of a physical or biological science research project to those emphasizing more of the social sciences or humanities including policy, environmental history, community action, or social justice. Students who feel a need to follow a more structured course of study may also pursue certificates in Culture, History, and Environment or Energy Analysis and Policy. Any bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be acceptable.
Total Tuition Fees
$28,734
Duration
24 Months
Ranking
#38
US World and News Report
#81
The World University Rankings
#116
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
6.5 / 9
Diversity
Others:
30%Wisconsin:
45%Illinois:
11%Minnesota:
8%Iowa:
6%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Spring
Round | Deadline | Decision |
---|---|---|
Standard Deadline | Oct 31 | NA |
Eligibility Criteria
Overall Graduate GPA Requirement3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1203.
Other Grade RequirementsGrades of BC or C may be counted toward program requirements if they are offset by equivalent AB or A grades in other courses. A 3.00 average must be maintained in the student’s breadth categories as well as their individual program focus category. With the exception of research credits, a maximum of 2 credits graded S may be counted toward program requirements if approved by the student’s thesis committee and the program chair. Courses that are audited or graded pass/fail or credit/no credit will not count toward program requirements.
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Statement of Purpose
Required
Passport
Required
IELTS
Required
Passport
Required
Transcript
Required
General LOR
Required
Provisional Certificate
Required
Semester wise Marksheet
Required
Degree Certificate
Required
Resume
Required
General LOR
Required
Application Fee
70
Career Outcomes
Prospective Job Roles
Hydrologist
Microbiologist
Wildlife Biologist
Environmental Journalist
Natural Resources Manager
Top recruiters
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$14,364 / year
Overall Cost
$27,864 / year
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