- Master of Environmental Sciences at the Louisiana State University is offered as a 2-years program by the College of the Coast & Environment.
- This university is ranked #98 in National University Ranking by CWUR.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The LSU Department of Environmental Sciences uses multidisciplinary scientific approaches to understand complex interactions between social and natural systems.
- The faculty and researchers are experts in a wide variety of soil, aquatic, plant, atmospheric, and social sciences, including air, soil, and water quality & monitoring, environmental management, environmental health & bioremediation of toxic and hazardous substances, environmental & genetic toxicology, environmental law & policy, resource sustainability, and decision making, environmental communications, geographic information science, and remote sensing.
- The Master of Environmental Sciences program consists of 36 credits.
- Environmental Sciences research is grouped into three broad categories that combine traditional scientific disciplines:
- Biophysical Systems
- Environmental Assessment and Analysis
- Environmental Planning and Management
Louisiana State University - [LSU], Louisiana, Baton Rouge - Courses & Fees
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Environmental Science)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 601 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$58,904/Yr
$58,904 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Summer Intake | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Oct 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $58904 | $58904 |
| Total Fees | $58904 | $58904 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Board | $12100 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Science Manager
- Lecturer
- Wildlife Film-maker
- Environment Photographer
- Environment Journalists
- Conservation Hydrologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | $500 | Yes | N/A |
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