Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Environmental Conservation in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,407
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The graduate program in environmental conservation enjoys worldwide recognition among researchers and practitioners, drawing top-tier students committed to tackling planetary ecological challenges. Our faculty members possess diverse specializations across conservation domains, spanning aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, forest ecosystems, water systems, green construction, along with policy studies and human-environment interactions. Each student collaborates closely with a dedicated faculty mentor while pursuing either a research-oriented PhD or MS (thesis) track, or a practice-based MS (non-thesis) option across five specialized focus areas. Human-driven climate shifts coupled with escalating demands on ecosystem services have created pressing inquiries about ecological functions and responsible resource management. This growing environmental emergency has significantly heightened attention toward conservation efforts worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate Program in Environmental Conservation (ECo) strongly supports and is committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive community and we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, national origin, socio-economic status, political views, physical abilities, and age.
The basic admission policies are as follows:
First, you must meet the UMass Graduate School admissions requirements to be considered for admission to the ECo Graduate Program. See the UMass Graduate School for more information regarding admission.
Second, and importantly, admission to the ECo Graduate Program is driven entirely by individual faculty. In other words, individual faculty members (not an admissions committee) have the sole authority to accept students into the program. No student is admitted without a designated faculty major advisor.
We recommend the following steps when seeking admission to the Eco Grad Program:
FIND A FACULTY MEMBER This is the critical first step! It's in your best interest to proactively contact faculty members whose work interests you. To learn more about individual faculty, view the faculty research profiles on the departmental website. The more you know about the prospective faculty member the better off you are going to be in convincing them of your sincere interest in working with them. We strongly suggest initiating contact with prospective faculty advisors via email to see if they are accepting new students and interested in someone with your background and aspirations. It is advisable to attach your current CV or resume to the message. Also, note that faculty are extremely busy and sometimes get behind in responding to emails. We encourage you to follow-up with another message or whatever it takes to establish a line of communication.
SEND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Arrange to have at least two (three is better) letters of recommendation sent to the Graduate School (there are forms in the Graduate Application that can be used).
SEND TRANSCRIPT Have one official transcripts sent to the Graduate School from any undergraduate and graduate institutions that you have attended.
GRE The GRE is not required.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
The basic admission policies are as follows:
First, you must meet the UMass Graduate School admissions requirements to be considered for admission to the ECo Graduate Program. See the UMass Graduate School for more information regarding admission.
Second, and importantly, admission to the ECo Graduate Program is driven entirely by individual faculty. In other words, individual faculty members (not an admissions committee) have the sole authority to accept students into the program. No student is admitted without a designated faculty major advisor.
We recommend the following steps when seeking admission to the Eco Grad Program:
FIND A FACULTY MEMBER This is the critical first step! It's in your best interest to proactively contact faculty members whose work interests you. To learn more about individual faculty, view the faculty research profiles on the departmental website. The more you know about the prospective faculty member the better off you are going to be in convincing them of your sincere interest in working with them. We strongly suggest initiating contact with prospective faculty advisors via email to see if they are accepting new students and interested in someone with your background and aspirations. It is advisable to attach your current CV or resume to the message. Also, note that faculty are extremely busy and sometimes get behind in responding to emails. We encourage you to follow-up with another message or whatever it takes to establish a line of communication.
SEND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Arrange to have at least two (three is better) letters of recommendation sent to the Graduate School (there are forms in the Graduate Application that can be used).
SEND TRANSCRIPT Have one official transcripts sent to the Graduate School from any undergraduate and graduate institutions that you have attended.
GRE The GRE is not required.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
33,407