Overview

The Environmental Chemistry and Technology program trains candidates for careers in teaching, research, resource management, environmental consulting, and private sector/industrial positions. Areas of work include the development of advanced technologies and materials for air and water purification and for the saving and storage of energies, alternative energy technologies, water and air pollution control, soil and sediment remediation, environmental technology, chemical limnology, and groundwater chemistry.

The M.S. degree in Environmental Chemistry and Technology offered at the University of Wisconsin Madison is designed for students who have a strong background in chemistry and who desire graduate training in applying chemistry to environmental systems. Individual programs are tailored to meet the candidate's interests through selection of a specialization and elective courses. Areas of specialization include aquatic chemistry, air pollution chemistry, terrestrial chemistry, and chemical- and bio-technology development.

Learning Outcomes

Articulate research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of environmental chemistry and technology.

Formulate ideas, concepts, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge in environmental chemistry and technology.

Create research or scholarship that makes a substantive contribution.

Demonstrate breadth within their learning experiences.

Advance contributions to the field of environmental chemistry.

Communicate complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.

Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Geochemistry

Advanced Topics in Geology

Environmental Organic Chemistry

Environmental Chemical Kinetics

Air Chemistry

The Chemistry of Air Pollution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

All applicants must use the UW–Madison Graduate School online application system

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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