Program Overview
The Environmental Sciences at The State University of New Jersey 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 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
- Tuition: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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 Fate and Transport
- Atmospheric Physics
- Soil Physics
- Environmental Microbiology
- Wetland Ecology
- Soil Ecology
- Applications of Aquatic Chemistry
- Environmental Organic Chemistry
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Legal Aspects of Environmental Planning
- Risk Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
The Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences of Rutgers University offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees within a number of options that cut across a variety of areas of research. To meet the needs of incoming graduate students there are a set of core courses. Then the student can take specialized courses offered by the graduate faculty to gain fundamental and advanced knowledge in areas of scientific and research interest. Supervised research is offered by the faculty for incoming and continuing students to prepare them for making continuing contributions to one or more areas within environmental science upon graduation with an M.S. or Ph.D.
Specific Requirements
With the wide variety of opportunities available to a student in our Graduate Program, each application is carefully evaluated to match the background and interests of the student to a program option. We encourage applications from individuals with a Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in a scientific or engineering discipline. Previous education in environmental sciences is not required. A successful applicant is expected to have met the minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a verbal GRE score of 500 (153 in the new scale), and a quantitative GRE score of 600 (148 in the new scale).
For international applicants, the minimum TOEFL score required for acceptance is 243 (computer version) or 590 (paper version). The mean GRE scores of accepted applicants have been 599 verbal, 745 quantitative, and 695 analytical, and the mean GPA has been 3.46. The background of an applicant is expected to include: 1 yr of calculus, 1 yr of chemistry, 1 yr of another science (e.g., biology, physics, meteorology, air or water pollution, geology), and 1 semester of statistics. In some cases, promising students without science or engineering majors may be accepted. Outstanding contributions to science and service, and experience, are considered in the evaluation of each applicant. The program offers fellowships, teaching assistantships, and faculty-supported graduate (research) assistantships to highly qualified applicants.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months