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
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Spring: application by invitation only; contact department for more information.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 418 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
61050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
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
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Earth and Environment.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.