Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological and Environmental Sciences - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) graduate program employs an interdisciplinary, systems-focused methodology to study biological and environmental sciences within agricultural, aquatic, nutritional, and food safety contexts. Our faculty team, representing both natural and social sciences, utilizes diverse methodologies to promote economically viable and environmentally sound practices in production, management, consumption, and utilization of biological resources for community health.
Research focuses span animal science, aquaculture, aquatic pathology, ecological anthropology, ethnobiology, entomology, fisheries, nutrition and food sciences, plant sciences, resource economics and policy, and integrated food systems. SAFS leverages the exceptional outreach initiatives of Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station, Rhode Island Sea Grant, and the Coastal Resources Center. We maintain strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and NGOs, sharing research findings locally and internationally to support sustainable sector development.
Course Availability
Kingston Campus
Narragansett Bay Campus
Day and Evening Sessions
Program Duration
Full-time: 2-3 years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Coursework in both natural and social sciences is expected.
Admission is quite competitive and applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are rarely admitted Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 may be considered if there is other evidence of exceptional promise included with the application Possible sources of evidence include relevant professional experience as evidenced by publications or letters of recommendation and or high GRE test scores 90th percentile or above
The percentage and number of admitted applicants varies over time depending on faculty commitments and funding available However over the last several years between 10-30 percent of applicants are admitted to the graduate program
Applicants should have a bachelors degree in a biological or physical science natural resources science math engineering or other appropriate discipline
Applications include the following
An unofficial copy of your transcripts Official copies are required after admission Instructions for submitting the official transcript will be provided in the admission letter
At the beginning of your personal statement please list the names of one or more potential advisors in boldface type
Two reference letters Additional letters will be considered although only two are required
Consider submitting any additional materials that provide direct evidence of relevant experience or writing ability such as published papers research posters or reports Please upload any such documents as supplemental materials
GREs are not required in order to apply to the BES program.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Admission is quite competitive and applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are rarely admitted Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 may be considered if there is other evidence of exceptional promise included with the application Possible sources of evidence include relevant professional experience as evidenced by publications or letters of recommendation and or high GRE test scores 90th percentile or above
The percentage and number of admitted applicants varies over time depending on faculty commitments and funding available However over the last several years between 10-30 percent of applicants are admitted to the graduate program
Applicants should have a bachelors degree in a biological or physical science natural resources science math engineering or other appropriate discipline
Applications include the following
An unofficial copy of your transcripts Official copies are required after admission Instructions for submitting the official transcript will be provided in the admission letter
At the beginning of your personal statement please list the names of one or more potential advisors in boldface type
Two reference letters Additional letters will be considered although only two are required
Consider submitting any additional materials that provide direct evidence of relevant experience or writing ability such as published papers research posters or reports Please upload any such documents as supplemental materials
GREs are not required in order to apply to the BES program.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Tuition
USD
30,652