Chico,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Environmental Science in Chico United States | California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico
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Chico United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,494
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Environmental Science program caters to students aiming to shift from their bachelor's degree into professional scientific careers, as well as those seeking further research experience to enhance their career prospects or prepare for advanced postgraduate education. This 30-unit program combines rigorous lecture courses with personalized research, culminating in a thesis and its oral presentation. Students can choose between thesis-focused and project-oriented study paths (via the professional science master's track). The program structure includes foundational discipline courses complemented by electives tailored to each student's objectives. Faculty members engage in cutting-edge research across applied ecology, environmental chemistry, ecohydrology, and atmospheric sciences. With a strong emphasis on professional ethics and achievement, the department equips students with the skills to realize their academic and career aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An acceptable baccalaureate in one of the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or allied field from a regionally accredited institution, or an equivalent approved by Graduate Studies. The prospective student must have sufficient background to undertake a graduate program in Environmental Science: one year of mathematics (either one semester of statistics and one semester of calculus or one year of calculus), two semesters of college physics, two semesters of chemistry, and a semester of ecology. Applicants without a sufficient background may be conditionally admitted, pending the correction of deficiencies as specified by the department.
Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities,
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended,
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted, and
Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.
TOEFL Internet - 80, Paper - 550
IELTS- Band Score - 6.5
Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities,
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended,
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted, and
Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.
TOEFL Internet - 80, Paper - 550
IELTS- Band Score - 6.5
Tuition
USD
17,494