Program Overview
The Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Michigan is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Satisfactory completion of 24 credits at the graduate level
- Satisfactory completion of 22 credits in course work
- Satisfactory completion of 12 credits in EARTH course work
- Satisfactory completion of 4 credits of graduate-level cognate work; Rackham Graduate School requires a minimum grade of B- for cognate courses
- Rackham requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of B
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the 5th year MS program is competitive. Applicants are strongly advised to have completed or plan to complete the following before matriculation into the program:
- One full year of calculus (MATH 115 and MATH 116 or equiv)
- One full year of another science such as chemistry, physics or biology
- Introductory statistics
- Undergraduate research experience
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2005-01-18
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months