Overview

The Environmental Science program at Iowa State University has a curriculum that is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership in this rapidly changing discipline.

Environmental Science graduates have a solid foundation in biological and physical natural sciences and the specialized training necessary for integrated analysis of environmental systems.

Outcomes

Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:

An ability to identify and develop research problems

The capacity to think critically and solve problems

An ability to provide a critical review of relevant literature/studies in environmental science that are central to their studies

Proficiency in data analysis (e.g., data mining, data synthesis)

An aptitude to quantitatively assess and interpret a wide-range of environmental data

An ability to effectively communicate research problems and research findings in oral and written forms to both the scientific and lay communities

Accreditation

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Watershed Hydrology

Global Change

Field Methods in Hydrogeology

Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling

Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis

Environmental Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A nomination letter from a current ENVSC faculty member who is willing to serve as your major (or co-major) professor. This nomination should include a funding plan.

A statement of purpose describing interest in the major and planned research

An unofficial copy of ISU transcript. If you are new to ISU, please provide transcript(s) from previous institutions

A current resume or curriculum vitae

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

15511 USD / year

≈ 15511 USD / year
Out-of-State

14551 USD / year

≈ 14551 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5746 USD / year

≈ 5746 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 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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