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

The Evolution, Ecology and Behavior programme at the University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.Sc. degree. Typically completed over two years of full-time study, this course combines advanced theoretical instruction with a rigorous thesis project to prepare students for doctoral research or professional scientific roles.

The Wildlife and Conservation Management programme from University of South Wales combines a broad understanding of the science and management of conservation, putting emphasis on integrating specialist knowledge and practical skills with IT and communication. 

The Water and Coastal Management programme of Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is a Double-Degree-Program in which you get two Master’s Degrees, one from the University of Oldenburg and one from the University of Groningen. This study program has a duration of two years and it starts only in winter semesters.

Visit the Arctic and gain a unique specialisation in cold climate engineering. Boost your CV by studying abroad. Graduate with a Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering double degree at Aalto University  from two internationally acclaimed universities.

The Department of Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh offers an interactive environment for training graduate students in Ecology and Evolution.

The Earth Systems Science programme at George Mason University is a research-focused Master of Science degree. Delivered in a public study mode, it examines the complex interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Students gain advanced skills in observation and analysis over a standard duration.

The Master of Science in Toxicology curriculum at the University of Cincinnati emphasizes genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying environmentally-related diseases.

The Sustainability programme at Harvard University offers a flexible Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) degree. This public study mode includes online learning with a required on-campus component. Students complete 12 courses over two to five years, gaining expertise in environmental science, policy, and leadership.

The M.S. in Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology is an advanced interdisciplinary graduate program for students interested in developing an understanding of various scientific paradigms related to the environment and its management.

Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Family and Community Services from University of Missouri - Columbia aims to create alumni capable of understanding family, interpersonal, and community dynamics in order to help individuals and their families through education, resource management, and effective service delivery.

The Climate Physics program at the University of Kiel will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills using the terms and laws of physics in atmosphere, ocean and the climate system. 

This intercollege Ecology program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes the properties of ecosystems by focusing attention on interactions of single organisms, populations, and communities with their environment.

Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences from Texas A&M University aims to prepare on an individual basis the graduate students in consultation with their advisory committee. Students hold appointments, for administrative purposes, in the department of their major professors.

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Program at George Washington University offers a multidisciplinary approach to environmental and sustainability studies. This STEM program teaches students to craft policy using science-based evidence, understand economic incentives and develop a clear-eyed understanding of environmental law and politics. 

The Sustainable Innovation MBA degree offered by The University of Vermont was designed from the ground up to challenge the traditional MBA. 

Students enrolled in the Water Resources Engineering degree at Oregon State University will be broadly trained to undertake life-long careers in water resources system design, and will have the option to focus on groundwater, surface water, or watershed engineering.

Sustainability, Society and the Environment from University of Kiel has been designed to empower students to become change leaders for sustainable development. 

The Polar and Marine Sciences (POMOR) MSc course from University of Hamburg is a research-oriented interdisciplinary two-year master’s program taught in English. 

The graduate program in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University embraces topics that span atmospheric processes from those of the planetary boundary layer to those of the upper atmosphere, that encompass phenomena from weather to climate with molecular to planetary dimensions, and that range from practical to theoretical significance. 

The Earth Sciences programme at Montana State University offers advanced Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. This research-focused curriculum is delivered full-time on campus, allowing students to specialise in diverse subfields ranging from geography to paleobiology through independent thesis work.