Study Master of Science in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Technology and Assessment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The environmental sciences program cultivates students’ perspectives of environmental issues and provides them with refined knowledge of environmental issues at the local, regional and global level. The program will increase the student’s technical competence in addressing and analyzing these issues, their origins, ramifications and resolutions, and is designed to enhance and promote professional education and career opportunities in a wide area of interests. SIUE’s environmental technology and assessment emphasis focuses on applying scientific principles, advanced technologies, and regulatory frameworks to evaluate and mitigate environmental contamination. Students gain hands-on experience with field sampling, laboratory instrumentation, and data analysis to measure pollutants in air, water, and soil. The program covers risk assessment, geographic information system (GIS) applications, waste management regulations, and the development of sustainable solutions that protect ecosystems and human health.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$17,294.00 per year

Application deadline

01/11/2027

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville Campus

1 Hairpin Dr,

Edwardsville,

Illinois,

62026, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$17,294.00 per year

Application deadline

01/06/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville Campus

1 Hairpin Dr,

Edwardsville,

Illinois,

62026, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts.

Admission to this program requires a positive recommendation from the Environmental Sciences Admission Committee. The program requires all prospective students to submit a letter stating their academic and professional goals.

The GRE is required for those students whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Additionally, for those students whose GPA is below 2.75 (4.0 scale), two letters of recommendation are required.

Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA will ordinarily not be admitted. Students entering any of the areas of emphasis must have a baccalaureate degree in an appropriate academic major. Computer literacy is strongly encouraged.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.