Overview

What You'll Learn

Each semester of the Science program at Columbia University is centered around a close look at a few fields to get at the larger themes of covering science. The fall semester typically starts with the history of science: students look at the continuities between past events, such as the Scopes Trial, and contemporary issues. They delve into climate science, visiting laboratories to understand contemporary research, and they examine the politics of the field. They study several exciting frontiers in physics (black holes and gravitational waves) and technology (instruments and ethics), and finish the semester with sessions on ecology, focusing on current issues such as urban ecology or invasive species.

Along the way, they examine scientific funding and think critically about metaphor in science writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Black holes and gravitational waves
Instruments and ethics
Ecology
Urban ecology
Invasive species

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 178 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

$100 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation
Proof of English language proficiency (where applicable for non-native speakers of English)
General essays on personal and professional interests
Essay on your qualifications for your chosen concentration
Resume
Journalistic or written work samples
No GRE required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

74180 USD / full

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Out-of-State

74180 USD / full

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Domestic

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In-State

74180 USD / full

≈ 74180 USD / full

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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