Program Overview
The Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University - Bozeman 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 Land Resources 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bozeman, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Land Resources 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
- General Environmental Science
- Environmental Biology
- Soil and Water Science
- Land Rehabilitation
- Land Resources Analysis and Management
- Agroecology
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).
- Students seeking admission to graduate status in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences must hold a B.S. degree, have a record of high scholarship in areas closely related to land resources and environmental sciences and show significant promise for success in a graduate program. They are expected to present evidence of college level training and mastery in biology, chemistry and mathematics sufficient to provide a good background for further study at the advanced level. Students with deficiencies may be required to take background courses to make up these deficiencies before or after being approved for acceptance. An appropriate faculty mentor must agree to serve as the student\'s major adviser as a condition of admission. All applications are evaluated by a departmental review committee and the Department Head for final recommendation to The Graduate School. Successful applicants are accepted into both the Department and The Graduate School.
- A GPA of 3.0 for the last two years, three letters of recommendation and a letter of application (personal statement) describing the applicant\xc2\x92s research interests and career goals in pursuing graduate training are minimum requirements for acceptance to the LRES graduate program.
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination) exams are to be taken before applying for admittance and are part of the required application materials. The Educational Testing Service must forward an official copy of the score directly to The Graduate School. The sum of the verbal and quantitative scores should be at least 1000 for GRE scores before July, 2011. The sum of the verbal and quantitative scores should be a minimum of 288 for the current GRE tests. Generally the scores should not be more than five years old, but exceptions have been made.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Bozeman 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 Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months