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University of Nevada, Reno

Reno , Nevada ,United States

Natural Resources & Environmental Science, M.S.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Science Master of Science Degree offers graduate study of the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland, forest and wildlife ecosystems. Areas of specialization include (but are not limited to): 

Biogeochemistry and soil processes
Climate change & impacts
Conservation biology
Fire ecology
Forest ecology & management
Ecohydrology
Environmental science
Landscape ecology
Restoration ecology 
Wildlife ecology & conservation
The degree program is inherently multidisciplinary and capitalizes upon the broad spectrum of expertise offered by departmental faculty. Student learning outcomes include: 

Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, writing and communication skills that will enable them to succeed after graduation. 

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and experimental methods used for study of natural resources and environmental science. 

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of experimental design, field/laboratory instrumentation and procedures, computer models, and data analyses used in natural resource and environmental science research. 

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Nevada Career Studio’s mission is to connect students, educators, and employers to meet the workforce development needs of the state, nation and global community by building student career readiness from early engagement, graduation and beyond.

Diversity, equity and inclusion statement
As a part of the Student Services Division, the Nevada Career Studio is continually seeking ways to learn, improve and iterate. We believe that inclusion and equity only improve when we listen to voices from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members from Reno and beyond.

We aim to build an equitable and inclusive culture whereby students and alumni have the opportunity to pursue and explore a meaningful career path regardless of personal background. Every day, our team strives to be inclusive, foster belonging, promote diversity, and create new opportunities and resources for everyone who comes into contact with the Nevada Career Studio Team.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
2.75 for a master’s degree
3.0 for a doctoral degree

Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
Duolingo: 105
TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Pearson (PTE): 59
Cambridge: 176

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 24183 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 95 USD
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