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Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago

  • Chicago, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences is offered by the Earth and Environmental Sciences unit of Murray State University's Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Evaluate topics including jones college of science. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Agricultural Technician
  • Environmental Field Assistant
  • Sustainability Coordinator

Curriculum

  • The catalogue describes a 30-credit-hour master programme in the Earth and Environmental Sciences unit of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science
  • Engineering and Technology. Required coursework includes Remote Sensing
  • Seminar in Research Techniques
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Advanced Geographic Information Systems
  • Understanding Scientific Communication.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
  • Programme materials
  • English proof (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or comparable degree from a recognised institution abroad) by the start of the term, Some programmes require a master or professional degree, Programme-required materials (GRE/GMAT, Statement, Letters)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Duolingo 130

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates

How to apply

  1. Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
  2. Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
  3. English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
  4. The applicable IELTS score
  5. PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
  6. Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
  7. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,652 USD
Application fee$180 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChicago
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
DepartmentEarth and Environmental Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value32
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $35,652 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.