Overview

The Natural Resources and Environmental Science degree program from University of Nevada, Reno is inherently multidisciplinary and capitalizes upon the broad spectrum of expertise offered by departmental faculty.

Key Facts

Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, writing and communication skills that will enable them to succeed after graduation.

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and experimental methods used for study of natural resources and environmental science.

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of experimental design, field/laboratory instrumentation and procedures, computer models, and data analyses used in natural resource and environmental science research.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

Biogeochemistry and soil processes

Climate change & impacts

Conservation biology

Fire ecology

Forest ecology & management

Ecohydrology

Environmental science

Landscape ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-32

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an appropriate area of science.

An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, documented with official transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation
A Statement of Purpose and Intent: a one to two page essay that describes your reasons for undertaking graduate work, as well as an explanation of your study and research interests and their relation to your undergraduate study and professional goals.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18632 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18632 USD / year

≈ 18632 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

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

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