Environmental Science Masters Programs

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<p>Hey, </p>

<p>I am a senior in the Ross School of Business at Michigan and i was wondering if anyone could give me some information on rankings of top environmental science and sustainability masters programs in the US or Abroad. I have looked a ton of places and cannot find rankings. Also, if anyone knows what type of GPA and test scores are usually accepted at top programs i would appreciate it as well.</p>

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<p>There really aren't any rankings for environmental science masters programs. Usually, you don't get a master's degree in "Environmental Science" because it's too broad. Instead, there are programs in environmental policy, toxicology, conservation biology, etc. A lot of times those programs require a degree in some sort of environmental science or natural science. If you're a business major, you might be thinking of something like environmental management. The Yale Forestry School and Duke's Nicholas School are considered best, along with Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Berkeley's College of Nat. Res. These are whole colleges/schools with several academic programs, that will give you an idea of what kind of degree you're looking for and the GPA/tests/major requirements. I wouldn't trust rankings or even a clear cut answer, environmental programs are specialized. For example, School A is better for Conservation Ecology and School B is better for Environmental Policy. Or even, School A is great for Forest Ecology and School B is great for Wetland Ecology. You're going to have to do a lot of research on your own.</p>

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<p>EnviroGuy - good advice. </p>

<p>Here's what else I'd do: perform some research and try to narrow down your interests to two or three areas of specialization. Then talk to the profs at your school in that department and see what they have to say. Now you should be at a place where you can contact the various programs re: admission requirements.</p>

<p>Preparation will vary by program, but it would be a good idea to take at least one Chemistry course and one Biology course if you haven't already.</p>