Program Overview

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Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

Overview

The nationally ranked Environmental Engineering program offers Master of Science candidates access to its long-standing strengths in water and wastewater treatment science and technology, preparing you for careers in industry, government, consulting and academia in the rapidly growing field of environmental engineering. In the master's program, graduate students participate in multidisciplinary research collaborations with peers and faculty in chemical engineering; hydrology and atmospheric sciences; civil engineering; mining and geological engineering; and environmental science. Courses cover a breadth of topics. Classes include Water Reuse, Bioremediation on Inorganic Contaminants, Emerging Issues in Water Quality, and Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 41.67%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.6927 Years

Department-level

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Department / Academic Unit

College of Engineering

Degree

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability

Minimum Credit Units

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.