OpenFieldMaster of Science in Environmental Science - Urban Estuary Contaminants - Center for Urban Waters
University of Washington Tacoma · Tacoma, Washington, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Operating at the LEED Platinum Center for Urban Waters, researching urban stormwater runoff toxicants (such as 6PPD-quinone lethal to coho salmon), microplastics pollution in Puget Sound, and wastewater mass spectrometry.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Center for Urban Waters Research Fellowships $24,000/year plus tuition assistance
- Tuition Rate
- $21,000/year
- Application Fee
- $85
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or geology with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 92+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of environmental research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Washington Tacoma's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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