University Of Massachusetts Boston
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he University of Massachusetts Boston (stylized as UMass Boston) is a public US-based research university. It is the only public research university in Boston and the third-largest campus in the five-campus University of Massachusetts system.[5] UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States.[6] While a majority of UMass Boston students are Massachusetts residents, international students and students from other states make up a significant portion of the student body.[7] It is a member of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities[8] and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.[9] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[10]

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Create a better future through cutting-edge research.

Join UMass Boston's Environmental Sciences master's program and embrace the field as a metadiscipline that integrates the natural and social sciences. The School for the Environment is nationally recognized for its preparation of MS-level environmental practitioners whose research and practical knowledge advances natural resource conservation, climate change impacts and responses in coastal marine systems, new methods and technologies for the remote study of the planet, and the development of sustainable policies and management strategies to conserve and protect human-natural systems.

In the Environmental Science MS with UMass Boston, you will:

  • Develop a strong foundation in environmental science, gaining a comprehensive understanding of ecological systems, environmental processes, and the impact of human activities on the environment

  • Acquire proficiency in scientific research methods, data collection, and analysis, allowing you to conduct fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and environmental monitoring

  • Generate valuable insights and inform environmental decision-making

  • Cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary for effectively communicating scientific findings

Career Possibilities

Conduct research, collect and analyze environmental data, and assess the impact of human activities on ecosystems as an environmental scientist. Evaluate environmental policies and provide recommendations for developing and improving environmental policies as a policy analyst. Or, study the impacts of climate change and contribute to efforts aimed at addressing them as a climate change analyst. These are just a few of the possibilities.

Become a(n):

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Conservation Specialist

  • Environmental Policy Analyst

  • Climate Change Specialist

  • Environmental Educator

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/environmental-sciences-ms/

 

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

  • Official GMAT or GRE scores.

  • Statement of intent essay: This statement is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interest and goals.

  • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores required for all applicants that submit non-United States academic transcripts (unless stated as exempt). Our minimum TOEFL score is 90 and our minimum IELTS score is 6.5.

  • Two (2) letters of recommendation.

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/environmental-sciences-ms/

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through Study Group portal