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Montana State University's Master of Fine Arts in Science and Natural History Filmmaking ranks among the world's top programs in this specialized cinematic discipline. We equip students with scientific, engineering, or technological backgrounds with comprehensive filmmaking skills, enabling them to produce engaging, precise, and groundbreaking science content for public education. Recent global challenges like the pandemic and climate crisis have further highlighted the importance of our mission.
Our alumni have achieved remarkable success as acclaimed independent filmmakers, creative leads at prominent institutions, and production heads for major networks and streaming services. Their work has enhanced the prestige of organizations including National Geographic, PBS, Netflix, and the BBC. Many graduates hold influential communications roles in foundations, NGOs, and government agencies, while others serve as tenured faculty at leading academic institutions.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs. B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent).
English proficiency scores: TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) or IELTS, minimum score of 7.0 necessary for applicants who are not U.S. citizens and not from countries where English is the official language.
Application Deadlines Fall Semester: May 15; Spring Semester: October 1; Summer Session: February 1.