Overview
Students in the Environmental Health Sciences MS program offered by the University of Massachusetts Amherst are strongly focused on specific research studies of interest, and have identified a faculty mentor willing to support their research project in Environmental Health Sciences.
A successful student will leave the program with expertise in a number of disciplines, as well as specific training in one of three broad concentrations: Environmental & Molecular Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring & Exposure Science, or Environmental Toxicology.
Programme Structure
MS students must complete:
- three public health core courses
- four core environmental health sciences courses
- electives (nine to eighteen credits in total)
- a thesis (nine credits)
The M.S. degree is typically completed in four semesters plus the intervening summer. A minimum of 42 credits is required.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 27 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 415 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). —
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Foreign applicants must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL score is 600 or better for the paper-based exam or a score of 90 or better for the internet-based exam. The Graduate School also requires a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale.
- Admission is based on the applicant’s grades in undergraduate and graduate courses; test scores; letters of recommendation; and the applicant’s personal statement. They must also have adequate undergraduate preparation (cumulative grade point average of B or better) in the basic sciences.
Tuition Fee
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International
19686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9843 USD per semester and a duration of 27 months. -
National
19686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9843 USD per semester and a duration of 27 months. -
In-State
9342 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4671 USD per semester and a duration of 27 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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