Master of Environmental Studies - Urban Environment in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania's Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program empowers you to transform your environmental enthusiasm into a rewarding profession. Our curriculum provides a strong foundation in environmental science alongside unparalleled fieldwork research possibilities. You'll also build valuable professional connections and receive personalized career guidance to thrive as a researcher, policy maker, educator, or corporate leader. Currently, over half the global population resides in urban centers, with projections showing significant growth in the coming years. Certain projections suggest that within a century, the entire world population may be urbanized. Globally and in the U.S., pressing urban environmental challenges encompass creating sustainable systems for clean air and water, promoting social equity, transportation solutions, public health concerns, land revitalization, neighborhood improvement, infrastructure development, and ensuring food access.