Master's in Environmental Science

Environmental Science is a Masters program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Environmental Science Master of Pure & Applied Science at Victor Valley College is an interdisciplinary, research-focused graduate program. You work with your supervisor on research, field work, and a thesis, while also taking additional courses to supplement your research and broaden advanced knowledge in the discipline. The program covers research interests such as environmental geochemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental health, contaminant distribution and effects, and risk analysis.

Course delivery is in-person at Acadia University. The program includes Research Methods in Environmental Science (ENVS 5013), Special Topics in ENVS (ENVS 5033/5043/5053), and Thesis (ENVS 5960). In Year One you take thesis and courses across multiple terms, then complete the thesis in Year Two using ENVS 5960. You also complete elective course options listed as BIO/GEO/CHEM/ENVS 5xx3.

This program is designed to increase employability in government, non-profit organizations, and industry. It also prepares students to move on to other graduate level opportunities. Admission is competitive and is linked to resource availability for research-based programs.

Modules

• ENVS 5013 Research Methods in Environmental Science
• ENVS 5033/5043/5053 Special Topics in ENVS
• ENVS 5960 Thesis
• BIO/GEO/CHEM/ENVS 5xx3 Elective
• ENVS 5960 Thesis Completion

The minimum requirements for admission in Environmental Science at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Environmental Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For admission to Acadia University: An Honours degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university. Candidates possessing a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.

• At least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed. Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

Admission is highly competitive, and possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Please check detail of study units at https://www2.acadiau.ca/academics/graduate/environmental-science.html

• Employability in government
• Employability in non-profit organizations
• Employability in industry

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.