Overview

Northeastern’s new MS in Environmental Science and Policy, a joint program between the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities’ School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, provides interdisciplinary training and environmental problem-solving expertise to the next generation of environmental professionals.

The goal of the Environmental Science and Policy program at Northeastern University is to equip professionals with the substantive breadth in knowledge and skills necessary for integrated analysis in this era of global change, and to empower environmental professionals to think critically about the underlying causes of environmental problems, the reciprocal relationship between coupled human-natural ecosystems, and the range of potential policy approaches available to decision-makers to address these critical challenges.

Career Outlook

Students graduating from Northeastern’s interdisciplinary MS in Environmental Science and Policy will be prepared for a growing number of environmental careers that require integration of science and policy.

This program trains students to be resourceful environmental professionals who will be competitive applicants for jobs in the private sector (such as environmental consultants), nonprofits (i.e. The Nature Conservancy, Envioronmental Defense Fund, and World Wildlife Fund), and the public sector (including local, state, federal, and international government bodies, such as serving as environmental science and policy experts within environmental conservation and natural resources angencies).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science and Policy Seminar
Ecological Dynamics
Climate and Atmospheric Change
Experimental Design Marine Ecology
Environmental Planning
Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Geographical Information Systems
Biostatistics
Computational Statistics
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Strategizing Public Policy
Ecological Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Environmental Sciences View 753 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Application fee
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal statement
Resumé
2 letters of recommendation

English language proficiency:

Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

Tuition Fee

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International

40800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61200 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

40800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61200 USD for the full programme during 18 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Science and Policy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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