Program Overview
The Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nashville, 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
- Environmental Geology
- The Dynamic Earth
- Dynamic Earth Laboratory
- Geological History of the Earth
- Oceanography
- Oceanography Laboratory
- Volcanoes: Impacts on Earth and Society
- Earth and the Atmosphere
- Ecology, Evolution, and Climates through Time
- Global Climate Change
- Earth Systems through Time
- Science, Risk, and Policy
- Life Through Time
- Earth Materials
- Petrology
- Sedimentology
- Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics
- Transport Processes in Earth and Environmental Systems
- Geochemistry
- Geomorphology
- Geochemistry Laboratory
- Methods in Environmental Geology
- Early Earth Systems
- Problems in Sedimentology and Paleobiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application is made to the Graduate School. We encourage students to view the Graduate School Catalog and apply via the Graduate School Online Application. Transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and general aptitude GRE scores are required. The deadline for receipt of applications to the Joint EES-CEE Environmental Science Ph.D. program is December 15 (strict date of closure). The deadline for the Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Earth and Environmental Sciences is January 15.\xc2\xa0Applications to EES may be accepted at a later date, but financial aid decisions are generally made in late January. Applications received before the deadline therefore have the best chance of success.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,600 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vanderbilt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months