The University of Chicago has just announced a new MS in Environmental Science for Fall 2025.
The program is STEM-certified and will equip students with foundational quantitative and data science skills required across a broad range of environmental science disciplines, as well as opportunities to specialize in areas such as climate science, biogeochemistry, ecology, and oceanography.
Students will take two environmental data science courses covering topics such as different types of environmental data, data analysis, data collection instruments, and machine learning, with a strong emphasis on environmental issues.
Core Courses:
Foundations of Environmental Data Science I
Foundations of Environmental Data Science II
Capstone in Environmental Science
Students will also choose from a variety of electives taught by top faculty in the field, covering topics such as environmental chemistry, climate dynamics, glaciology, and paleoclimatology. The program culminates in a project-based capstone course where students focus on a real-world problem in environmental science.
Upon completing the one-year program, graduates will possess the environmental science knowledge and data science skills needed for further graduate study or careers in public policy, corporate sustainability, ecosystem conservation, or green investment.
Career opportunities include:
- Environmental policy and planning
- Conservation management
- Climate impact assessment
- Corporate sustainability
- Green energy forecasting
- Urban planning and environmental resilience
- Environmental justice
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental data analysis
- Water and resource management
Admission requirements are as follows:
- Complete the online application
- Personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Application fee of $90
- Proof of English proficiency
- GRE scores are not required
The application deadline is February 17, 2025.
