Overview

Department of Environmental Science and Ecology / Department of Environmental Science and Ecology is located in San Antonio, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	17

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12

Applied

8

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

90

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 15th	March 1st	No
Spring deadline	October 15th	September 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, engineering, or some other related scientific discipline; one semester each of general statistics, organic chemistry, and environmental science or ecology; undergraduate transcripts; resume; two recommendation letters; statement of purpose

International Students

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

Student Body

31

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	29.03%
Black or African American	6.45%
White or Caucasian	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	3.23%
Two or more races	3.23%
Unknown	6.45%

Gender

Male (29%)

Female (70%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Conservation biology, environmental chemistry and toxicology, freshwater ecology, natural resource policy and administration, river restoration
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	25,256

Location & Contact

Address One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX  78249-0617
United States

Contact Dr. Janis Bush
Chair
Email: janis.bush@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-5660

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