Overview

MS Program in Environmental Science / MS Program in Environmental Science is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE required for applicants with degrees from international universities. Thesis Alternate accepted Thesis or Project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20

Applied

8

Accepted

1

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	December 15th	December 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE required for applicants with degrees from international universities.
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 (recommended) overall and in math/science, personal statement, three letters of recommendation.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

11

Total Graduate Students

9%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.18%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	9.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	9.09%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Aquatic ecology, global warming, microbial degradation of pharmaceuticals, GIS applications, nutrition of migratory birds
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 85 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623
United States

Contact Carmody McCalley
Associate Professor
Email: ckmsbi@rit.edu
Phone: 585-475-6258

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