Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Science - Conservation Biology in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science provides advanced graduate education in the ecology, stewardship, and rehabilitation of rangeland, forest, and wildlife ecosystems. This inherently interdisciplinary program leverages the diverse expertise of faculty across departments. Key learning objectives include:
Graduates will develop critical thinking, writing, and communication competencies essential for professional success.
Students will acquire expertise in both theoretical foundations and practical methodologies for studying natural resources and environmental science.
Participants will master research techniques including experimental design, field/lab instrumentation, computational modeling, and data analysis specific to environmental and natural resource studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an appropriate area of science.
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, documented with official transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation
A Statement of Purpose and Intent: a one to two page essay that describes your reasons for undertaking graduate work, as well as an explanation of your study and research interests and their relation to your undergraduate study and professional goals.
Plan A vs. Plan B:
The vast majority of incoming Master's students are admitted to the Plan A Degree Program. In this option, the student is expected to write a thesis making an original contribution to the research field of a quality acceptable to a major, peer-reviewed scientific journal. A small number of students, primarily those without research funding and/or who have a full-time job commitment, are admitted to the Plan B Degree Program. This program requires the writing of a professional paper of a quality demonstrating a high level of scholarship. Occasionally, Plan B students transfer to Plan A if research funding becomes available. Only under very special circumstances is a Plan A student allowed to transfer to Plan B.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, documented with official transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation
A Statement of Purpose and Intent: a one to two page essay that describes your reasons for undertaking graduate work, as well as an explanation of your study and research interests and their relation to your undergraduate study and professional goals.
Plan A vs. Plan B:
The vast majority of incoming Master's students are admitted to the Plan A Degree Program. In this option, the student is expected to write a thesis making an original contribution to the research field of a quality acceptable to a major, peer-reviewed scientific journal. A small number of students, primarily those without research funding and/or who have a full-time job commitment, are admitted to the Plan B Degree Program. This program requires the writing of a professional paper of a quality demonstrating a high level of scholarship. Occasionally, Plan B students transfer to Plan A if research funding becomes available. Only under very special circumstances is a Plan A student allowed to transfer to Plan B.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Tuition
USD
16,956