Overview

From the effects of global warming to preserving the health of the Chesapeake Bay, environmental issues present problems informed citizens want to solve. The master’s in environmental science at Towson University will help you be part of the solution.

Our graduates are employed by environmental firms and government agencies across the region. Practitioners in the field and those looking for career changes gain opportunities with the Maryland Department of the Environment, Department of Natural Resources, and local and national private environmental companies.

The Environmental Science program is targeted to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, professionals currently working in related fields who are looking to enter the environmental work force, and educators seeking to expand their knowledge of environmental sciences in metropolitan areas so they can teach the specialty.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary, with core courses led by biologists, geologists and chemists. Experts from the private sector and government also teach in the program, providing first-hand counsel and guidance.

Select Your Concentration

Four areas of concentration were developed based on work force needs identified by regional environmental professionals. You can choose from the following concentrations:

biological resources management concentration
environmental spatial analysis concentration
water resources management and assessment concentration
wetlands assessment and management concentration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics In Environmental Geology

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Law And Regulations

Ecosystem Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 523 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Towson University.
Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a regionally accredited college or university* in a related area (i.e. biology, chemistry, geology, or environmental science) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. Students lacking key prerequisites and/or having a GPA of 2.75-2.99 may be given conditional admission.
Students without an undergraduate degree in a related area are required to complete the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.75. This should be done in consultation with the graduate program director.
two terms of introductory biology with laboratory
two terms of introductory chemistry with laboratory
one term of statistics or one term of calculus

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12636 USD per year during 12 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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