Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Earth and Climate Sciences - Environmental Geosciences in Orono United States | University of Maine
University of Maine
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Orono United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Environmental Geosciences Group at the University of Maine investigates shallow Earth processes influencing water flow, soil erosion, sediment and nutrient transport in river systems, and the chemical transformation of geological materials. Protecting water resources, managing ecosystems, and ensuring safe drinking water supplies all depend on understanding these surface-level physical and chemical interactions. These dynamics affect residents when they utilize Maine's plentiful water sources or enjoy recreational fishing in its numerous lakes and rivers, while also shaping ecosystem health across both rural and urban landscapes. Faculty specializing in environmental geoscience conduct research on watershed landforms, wetland water systems and geochemical processes, fractured rock groundwater dynamics, bedrock chemical breakdown, and geochemical aspects of carbon storage and greenhouse gas release.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to our graduate program commonly have a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences or closely related discipline, but the multidisciplinary nature of our program allows for entry from other backgrounds as well. Students entering the graduate program in Earth and Climate Sciences typically have completed at least one year of chemistry, physics, and calculus, as well as several courses in Earth or environmental sciences beyond the introductory level. Students who have not completed these basic requirements may be admitted, but may be required to complete specific courses to fulfill deficiencies. Deficiencies are determined on an individual basis by the student's chosen advisor, and depend on the research topic and subdiscipline chosen by the student.
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
The School has no formal minimum GRE or GPA requirements.
Before submitting an application, students should contact individual faculty members within the School to determine if:
their interests align with current faculty research programs
if individual faculty are interested in mentoring additional students
what resources are available to pursue research activities
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
The School has no formal minimum GRE or GPA requirements.
Before submitting an application, students should contact individual faculty members within the School to determine if:
their interests align with current faculty research programs
if individual faculty are interested in mentoring additional students
what resources are available to pursue research activities
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Tuition
USD
30,528