Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Environmental Engineering- Air Pollution Engineering in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Air pollution causes more than four million premature deaths worldwide each year. This pollution consists of a complex mixture of chemicals released from both human activities and natural sources, which can undergo atmospheric transformations. These pollutants significantly affect climate patterns and harm ecosystems, crops, and man-made structures. Mitigating these effects demands knowledge about emission origins and the atmospheric processes that alter them. For instance, various emission sources lead to the creation of secondary pollutants through photochemical reactions, including ground-level ozone and secondary particulate matter - both known to adversely affect human health, economic stability, and global climate. In just the United States, annual expenditures on air pollution control exceed $30 billion. Government regulations at all levels work to decrease emissions and minimize the effects of harmful substances like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, toxic metals, volatile organic compounds, and hydrocarbons.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree in engineering. Most of our graduate students have a background in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (e.g., Chemical and Mechanical). Many successful students in our programs have backgrounds in a variety of engineering disciplines.
Applicants without a degree in a related field will need to take required background courses to bridge the non-engineering gap.
GPA 3.0 or above - An overall GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Applicants without a degree in a related field will need to take required background courses to bridge the non-engineering gap.
GPA 3.0 or above - An overall GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Tuition
USD
29,433