4.8k Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Renewable Natural Resources Master of Science degree from Louisiana State University includes general requirements for all students, as well as specific course requirements for each of the five Areas of Concentration.

The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences at Pennsylvania State University is designed to prepare researchers across an array of specializations in the biological sciences that share an emphasis on trans-disciplinary training with applications that enhance health and well-being. 

The Atmospheric Science M.S. at the University of Kansas is a research-focused programme exploring fundamental atmospheric processes. This public study mode course requires 30 credits and a thesis. Students develop advanced skills in numerical modelling and statistical analysis to address complex environmental challenges.

Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University is an interdisciplinary graduate major that first introduces students to the elements of the Earth system and the processes of mass and energy flow among them through a set of core courses. 

The Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences graduate programs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offer several options for students seeking an advanced degree. 

Geological Sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia allows students to focus on problems identified by the National Research Council to be socially relevant and to be fundamental to an understanding of earth processes. 

The Master of Science in Geosciences (with thesis) degree program at University of Texas at Dallas provides a curriculum that is designed to be relevant to many of today’s career prospects, especially, for those completing the degree with a thesis.

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree in a wide variety of biological disciplines, ranging from biogeochemistry to community ecology to evolutionary genetics and others.

At Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas Tech University students should consult with the chairperson prior to enrolling for any course.

The geosciences offered by Tulane University aim to increase our understanding of the composition and evolution of the Earth and Environmental Sciences, including its fundamental role in creating the natural environment that humans inhabit.

The Pharmacology and Toxicology programme at the University of Louisville offers a comprehensive education in biochemical and genetic mechanisms. This full-time degree focuses on cellular function and disease processes, preparing students for careers in medicine through high-impact research and innovative teaching methods.

The Plant and Soil Science programme at Texas Tech University is a 36-credit Master of Science degree delivered entirely online. Designed for working professionals, this flexible course focuses on crop management and environmental sciences, allowing students to specialise in areas such as soil science or crop protection.

At the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program (CABE) is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on animal behaviour and behavioural ecology.

Students enrolled in the Master in Environmental Management (with concentration in Environmental Economics and Policy) program at Duke University learn to inform effective solutions for today’s national and international environmental problems by analyzing how households, businesses, governments and other stakeholders react to existing and proposed environmental and resource policies.

They offer a master degree in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology at Technical University of Munich. Engineering geology as a field of geotechnical engineering forms the link between natural scientific areas of geosciences and engineering sciences. It is conducted in cooperation with the LMU.

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is an interdisciplinary program that provides an educational and research environment to examine the dynamical, physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere, ocean and land surface, and the manner in which they interact.

Environmental Science of Northern Caribbean University offers two options: non-thesis and thesis.

The Applied Geology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate study through M.App.Sc., P.G.Dip.App.Sc., and P.G.Cert.App.Sc. pathways. Students can choose full-time or part-time study modes to master real-world geoscience. This flexible qualification focuses on connecting communities with scientific solutions.

The development, planning and implementation of resource‑efficient, sustainable solutions pose massive challenges to the construction sector, which can only be solved by considering all scales and players in the supply chain, as addressed by the Master of Science in Resource Efficient and Sustainable Building at the Technical University of Munich.

The Environmental Science M.Sc. at University College Dublin is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on campus. This professional course focuses on practical training in fieldwork and laboratory analysis. It provides essential skills for environmental assessment and management within a public study environment.