Overview

About the Biological and Environmental Sciences at University of Rhode Island

The programs are interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degrees that involve faculty from multiple departments in URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), including Biological Sciences; Cell and Molecular Biology; Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science; Geosciences; Natural Resources Science; and Plant Sciences; as well as faculty from the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the Graduate School of Oceanography

Specializations

Cell and Molecular Biology

Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Evolution and Marine Biology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microbiology

Advanced Ecology

Advanced science Ethics

Advanced Science Communication

Food Systems, Sustainability and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

A minimum of 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. This includes a minimum of six and a maximum of nine thesis credits (599 courses), a minimum of 18 credits of formal course work, and a maximum of six credits in special problems and directed studies courses.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a biological or physical science, natural resources science, math, engineering, or other appropriate discipline.

Applicants with course deficiencies may be required to take additional undergraduate courses for no program credit, and to demonstrate, by their performance in such course work or through a qualifying exam, basic knowledge of the subject matter in the area(s) of deficiency.

GRE is no longer required for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32186 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional: $23,946

Living costs

Kingston

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

About the Biological and Environmental Sciences at University of Rhode Island

Specializations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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