Program Overview
The Environmental Science - Geospatial Sciences at California State University Los Angeles 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 Environmental Science - Geospatial 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 6
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Science - Geospatial 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
- Remote Sensing\xa0(3)
- Digital Cartography\xa0(3)
- Multivariate Statistics in Geography\xa0(3)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Urban Planning\xa0(3)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Political Science\xa0(3)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Environmental Studies\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Methods and Techniques in Geography\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Physical Geography\xa0(3)
- Advanced Topics in Web Programming\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Professional Writing in the Life Sciences\xa0(2)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must possess a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, or a related field. Applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units who are admitted by the Environmental Science Program are admitted to the degree program in Conditionally Classified standing. Promising applicants with GPAs in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units between 2.5 and 2.74 may be admitted as Special Action students. Special Action students must achieve an overall grade point average of a B (3.0) for four qualifying courses (approved in advance by the student\xc2\x92s graduate advisor). The qualifying courses should be completed by the end of the second quarter of graduate study. Students who do not have a BS degree or a BS degree in the option chosen may be required to take a set of pre-requisite courses (e.g. chemistry, physics, calculus, biology etc.) with an average GPA of 3.0 or above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months