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Environmental Studies

University of Pennsylvania Rank #259
Tuition USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Philadelphia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Studies at University of Pennsylvania is a Master 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 Studies 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Mathematics for Medical Imaging
  2. Introduction to Radiation Protection
  3. Medical Ethics/Governmental Regulation
  4. Physics of Radiation Therapy
  5. Physics of Medical Imaging
  6. Image-Based Anatomy
  7. Radiation Biology
  8. Mathematical Methods
  9. Electromagnetic Phenomena
  10. Advanced Laboratory
  11. Electromagnetism I
  12. Electromagnetism II
  13. Medical Radiation Engineering
  14. Optical Imaging
  15. Quantitative Image Analysis
  16. Techniques of MRI
  17. Cancer Biology
  18. Probability and Statistics for Biotechnology
  19. Optics
  20. Quantum Mechanics
  21. Biological Physics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Master of Environmental Studies program (MES) is designed for individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. Successful students in the program have come from many different undergraduate educational backgrounds such as economics, political science and English.

Your application to the Master of Environmental Studies program will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate academic record at an accredited college or university
  • Work experience
  • Career objectives and reasons for choosing the Master of Environmental Studies program at Penn
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,854 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Pennsylvania 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.

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months