Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Environmental Sciences in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Enroll in UMass Boston's Environmental Sciences master's program and engage with this interdisciplinary field that bridges natural and social sciences. The School for the Environment is nationally acclaimed for training MS-level environmental professionals whose work enhances natural resource preservation, coastal climate adaptation, innovative Earth observation techniques, and sustainable policy development for human-environment systems.
Through UMass Boston's Environmental Science MS program, you will:
Build a solid grounding in environmental science, mastering ecological principles, environmental dynamics, and human-environment interactions
Develop expertise in research methodologies, data gathering, and analysis to perform field studies, lab work, and environmental assessments
Produce meaningful research to guide environmental policy and practice
Hone analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities essential for sharing scientific discoveries
Professional Pathways
Work as an environmental scientist investigating human impacts on ecosystems through data collection and analysis. Serve as a policy analyst reviewing and enhancing environmental regulations. Or specialize as a climate change researcher helping mitigate global warming effects. These represent just some potential career directions.
Potential career outcomes include:
Environmental Scientist
Sustainability Consultant
Wildlife Conservation Expert
Environmental Policy Advisor
Climate Resilience Specialist
Environmental Outreach Coordinator
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Letters of Recommendation 2
Other Faculty advisor commitment 3.0 undergraduate GPA
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Other Faculty advisor commitment 3.0 undergraduate GPA
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350