Overview

Key facts

Upon completion of the MA in Earth and Environment program at Boston University, students should be prepared for further postgraduate training or employment in industry, government, or nonprofit agencies.

Professional Development

The professional development requirement ensures that students are well prepared for academic study at BU and for pursuing their ultimate careers. The requirement may be satisfied through coursework; co-curricular activities sponsored by the University; professional or community organizations; or through activities approved by the student’s advisory committee/major professor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health Colloquium

Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health Applied Research Methods

Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health: From Research to Policy

Aquatic Optics and Remote Sensing

Marine Biogeochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Spring: application by invitation only; contact department for more information.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 418 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Transcripts

Three recommendations

Personal statement/statement of purpose

International

Certified English translations of all transcripts and academic records

Tuition Fee

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International

61050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 24 months.
National

61050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.