Environmental Engineering Science MS Program | Michigan Technological University

Environmental Engineering Science—MS

The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Science offers focused study in the application of environmental science to environmental engineering practice. This program is designed as a pathway to a career in environmental science. Students admitted to the Master of Science program in Environmental Engineering Science may complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree as part of their MS plan of study.

Under the guidance of an advisory committee, students tailor an academic plan to their individual interests and professional goals, choosing an area of emphasis from the following:

Surface-water quality and water resources
Environmental-systems modeling
Pollution prevention
Environmental chemistry
Wastewater
Solid waste and hazardous wastes
Atmospheric systems and air-pollution control
Groundwater and subsurface remediation

Graduate Learning Options

MS Options

Whether your interests lie in research or course work, we offer a master's degree option to suit your educational goals.

MS, Environmental Engineering Science: Thesis Option

This option requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of the advisor. The thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The scope of the research topic for the thesis should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in 12 months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

The minimum requirements are as follows:

Total Credit Requirements
Option Parts	Credits
Coursework (minimum)	20 Credits
Thesis research	6-10 Credits
Total (minimum)	30 Credits

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	12 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Programs may have stricter requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits listed here.

MS, Environmental Engineering Science: Report Option

This option requires a report describing the results of an independent study project. The scope of the research topic should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

Of the minimum total of 30 credits, at least 24 must be earned in coursework other than the project:

Total Credit Requirements
Option Parts	Credits
Coursework (minimum)	24 Credits
Report	2-6 Credits
Total (minimum)	30 Credits

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	12 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Programs may have stricter requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits listed here.

MS, Environmental Engineering Science: Coursework Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate School. See degree requirements for more information.

A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	18 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Graduate Program Director:

Qingli Dai

Graduate Program Assistant:

Angela Keranen

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach.

Graduate School

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
No Additional Documents Accepted
GRE not required

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 100 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of at least 7.0

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Recommended Deadlines

Fall Semester: January 15

Spring Semester: September 15

Summer Semester: February 15