Freshwater Sciences and Technology
University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeProgram Overview
The Freshwater Sciences and Technology at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Freshwater Sciences and Technology 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 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Freshwater Sciences and Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Water Resources Planning\', \'Freshwater Policy and Governance\', \'Professional Development for Water Leaders\', \'Molecular & Cellular Basis of Environmental Disease\', \'Candidate for Degree\', \'Colloquium in Freshwater Sciences\', \'Seminar in Freshwater Sciences\', \'Graduate Internship\', "Master\'s Research and Thesis", \'Independent Study\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:- A bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, public policy, or other appropriate natural science, social science or engineering discipline.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (This requirement is optional for Professional Track applicants.).
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicants scholarship and/or research potential.
The student must indicate in the Statement of Purpose (part of the formalized application process) the track to which they are applying and the intended focus of their M.S. studies. The statement must also indicate how their previous education has prepared them for graduate studies.
Critical skills required for the successful completion of the M.S. program include research design, data analysis, and effective communication of research results.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,862 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
