Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Environmental Sciences in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,182
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Environmental Sciences provides academic programs and research opportunities focusing on ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric studies. This distinctive integration of multiple scientific fields within one department encourages collaboration across disciplines that employ similar methodologies and theoretical frameworks. Faculty, researchers, and graduate students engage in both specialized and interdisciplinary projects, addressing fundamental scientific questions about physical and ecological systems with societal implications. The department features three advanced degree options: Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. For the M.A., students must complete at least 30 credit hours, with 24 credits from graduate-level courses, while working closely with their advisor to develop a thesis-inclusive study plan. All degree candidates receive training across ecology, hydrology, atmospheric science, and geosciences. The M.S. program combines rigorous coursework with original scientific investigation, requiring 30 total credit hours (including 24 graduate credits) and one course from each core discipline: ecology, hydrology, geosciences, and atmospheric sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In all cases, anyone applying for admission must submit to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: (1) an application, (2) an unofficial transcript of your entire college record, and (3) at least two letters of recommendation. Foreign students must also submit a TOEFL score. GRE scores will not be considered/accepted. Admission to the program is based upon a holistic assessment of an applicant's personal statement, prior research experience, letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores (if required), and GPA. Other information indicative of the applicant's academic and research abilities should be included. Direct contact with faculty with similar interests is essential. A personal interview is recommended.
Candidates for admission must show a past history of scholarship and academic excellence and a desire and determination to further their studies in the environmental sciences with an emphasis on original scientific research. Although not specifically required for admission, a firm background in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, geology, and biology will be to the student's advantage. The Dean's minimum standards for admission are an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (last two years)'successful applicants, however, are more likely to have a GPA of at least 3.4. and have shown particular promise for research through correspondence, telephone conversations, personal interviews, or evidence of scholarship and research not represented by grades or test scores
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Candidates for admission must show a past history of scholarship and academic excellence and a desire and determination to further their studies in the environmental sciences with an emphasis on original scientific research. Although not specifically required for admission, a firm background in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, geology, and biology will be to the student's advantage. The Dean's minimum standards for admission are an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (last two years)'successful applicants, however, are more likely to have a GPA of at least 3.4. and have shown particular promise for research through correspondence, telephone conversations, personal interviews, or evidence of scholarship and research not represented by grades or test scores
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Tuition
USD
36,182