To gain admission to the Master of Science in Environmental Science program, students must meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and must hold an undergraduate degree in one of the sciences such as Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Hydrology, or other areas related to environmental science.

Foundation Requirements: In addition to a bachelor's degree as described above, students will need a certain minimum preparation or equivalent course work. Depending on the emphasis area, this can include the following courses or equivalents:

Microbiology, Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry, Physical Geology, Calculus I

The graduate advisor will review the student's transcript and determine the nature and amount of leveling work. These requirements must be completed before a student is allowed to take more than twelve graduate semester credit hours toward the MS in Environmental Science.

Each student who applies for admission to the Environmental Science program must submit a statement of purpose that describes the following:

1. the student's interest in the area of environmental science and long-term professional goals;
2. an explanation of how the student's personal and research objectives correspond with those of the program.

A resume is not acceptable in lieu of this statement.