Overview

Within the Environmental Science and Policy, M.Sc. program at George Mason University we study areas of specific departmental focus include ecosystems, conservation, environmental biocomplexity, molecular ecology, sustainability science, environmental policy and management, and human/environmental interactions.

These professionals will also contribute to the analysis and resolution of global problems such as deforestation, insufficient world food supplies, population growth, planetary health, and global climate change/warming.

Key Features

Environmental problems are defined in the real world and do not necessarily conform to traditional academic disciplines.

As such, solutions require creative combinations of diverse interests and subjects.

Effective training requires rigorous, problem-focused transdisciplinary action in a setting in which research is an essential element supporting instruction.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Conservation Biology

Ecology

Population Ecology

Qualitative Research Methods for Environmental Scientists

Multivariate Data Analysis for Ecology and Environmental Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 138 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed George Mason University George Mason University Admissions Application.
Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a former professor or, if not available, from someone with a PhD.
The GRE is required.
Statement of interest indicating: Desired concentration, potential areas of environmental focus/research interest, interactions with potential faculty advisors, and career goals.
Contact a potential George Mason faculty advisor (appropriate for research interests). An endorsement letter from the potential advisor must be sent to the Department of Environmental Science and Policy's graduate office; the availability of an advisor in the student's area of interest is a prerequisite for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41124 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41124 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18060 USD / year

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Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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